CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston’s 10th annual Head for the Cure 5K drew a record turnout of more than 700 participants Saturday at James Island County Park, raising funds for brain cancer research and patient support.
Brain tumors affect more than 700,000 Americans each year. Organizers say a lack of FDA-approved drugs and medical devices for treatment underscores the need for continued funding and research.
The Head for the Cure Foundation was started by Matt Anthony, whose brother Kris was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2001 and died in 2003 at age 34…