Join the hundreds of teams who participate each year in the Angels Among Us 5K & Walk for HOPE. Create or reactivate a team and encourage your family and friends to promote the work at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and to raise critical funds for brain tumor research.
New Team Captains
As a team captain, your mission is to motivate your family, friends, and colleagues to join your team and raise funds for the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.We created a step-by-step team captain guide that contains useful information to help you manage your team and learn more about Angels Among Us. If you need assistance, our Angels Among Us staff is here to support you every step of the way.
Here are a few important steps not to forget:
PICK A TEAM NAME: Have fun naming your team. Check the team list to make sure you don’t duplicate an existing team name.
REGISTER YOUR TEAM: Click the yellow "Register" button above and follow the steps. Add a story and photos to the Team page to share why this cause matters to you.
RECRUIT TEAM MEMBERS: Ask family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join your team.
Whether your team participates in person or in spirit, we welcome you to our growing family of supporters.
Returning Team Captains
Welcome back! Since you have been on this journey with us, you understand how vital it is to promote the brain tumor research happening at The Preston Robert Tish Brain Tumor Center. Our work could not continue without your support.
Click the blue "LOG IN TO FUNDRAISE” at the top right corner and enter your user ID and password from last year. Once the display box with your team name appears, click on the team name to make it active.
Team Page How-To Videos
Team Highlights & Activities
Run the 5K, walk the Walk of HOPE—or do both! 5K registration includes the walk and all participants get a commemorative t-shirt. Li'l Angels Dash is open to kids ages 2–10. Gather your team members and choose the one that's right for each of you!
Celebrate SurvivorsMake sure the brain tumor survivors on your team check in at the Survivor Tent to receive special swag just for them! As the event approaches, we'll send an event map to your registered email so you'll know exactly where to go upon arrival.
There are many ways for teams to be recognized at our event. We’ll celebrate the top 10 fundraising teams as well as those with the most creative t-shirt designs. Submit your t-shirt design to angelsamongus@duke.edu by April 16 to be enter the contest. A schedule will be emailed to you as the event approaches so you'll know when to be near the main stage for the team awards!
Team PhotosMake sure to schedule your team for team photos by our professional photographers to commemorate the day. Email angelsteamphotorequest@gmail.com to schedule a time that works best for you and your team.
Each year, our popular Silent Auction features getaway excursions, fun local experiences and items, original artwork by local artists, luxury jewelry, and much more. Bidding begins in early April, and we'll email you a link to browse all items and begin your bidding. If you or a team member would like to donate an item to our Silent Auction, please email us at angelsamongus@duke.edu.
KidZoneIn addition to our Li'l Angels Dash, we also have a KidZone filled with bounce houses, games, crafts, face painting, and live entertainment. Bring all your little team members to our KidZone for a morning of fun! The live entertainment schedule will be emailed as the event approaches so you can plan your morning accordingly.
Team Captain Community (NEW!)
Join our Angels Team Captain Community on Facebook to meet dozens of other team captains, ask questions, share fundraising ideas, and contribute to a growing community for a great cause!
Sample Solicitations
Take our sample solicitations below and make them your own to inspire others to join your team and enjoy a full morning of activities with you!
Sample 1
Subject: Join My Team & Make a Difference!
Hi [Name],
I’m excited to be part of the Angels Among Us 5K and Walk for HOPE on April 25, supporting brain tumor research through the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
Will you join my team? The more people we bring together, the bigger the impact we’ll make. Whether brain cancer has touched your life or someone you care about, this is a powerful way to show support and help fund research for a cure.
Please consider joining my team or making a donation. Every contribution—big or small—truly makes a difference.
Thank you so much for your support!
Sample 2
Subject: My Birthday Wish: Support Brain Tumor Research
This year, I’m celebrating my birthday a little differently! Instead of gifts, I’m asking for donations to my Angels Among Us 2026 fundraiser supporting brain cancer research at Duke.
Your donation—of any size—will help fund critical research and offer hope to patients and families. Can’t donate? No worries! Sharing this message with your friends and family is a huge help too.
Thanks so much for helping me make this birthday meaningful.
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