CAPToR Walk Against Pain Making chronic pain visible, together
The CAPToR Walk Against Pain brings together the community, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness for chronic pain and its widespread impact. As part of a coordinated international initiative, this event unites participants globally to make chronic pain more visible, understood, and heard.
Event recap
On August 29, 2026, the Center for Advanced Pain Therapeutics and Research CAPToR, brought the Global Walk Against Pain to Gainesville. Uniting with a global movement that originated from the annual Québec Walk Against Pain, our community gathered to show that no one has to navigate chronic pain alone. Community members, researchers, young children, and even some four-legged companions filled the path with energy, solidarity, and shared purpose.
Thanks to the incredible response from our local supporters, CAPToR’s inaugural walk demonstrated the strength of collective action in driving meaningful change for chronic pain treatment and research.
CAPToR will continue the fight next year at the 2027 Global Walk Against Pain on September 18. We hope to see you there!
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A Global Movement
The CAPToR Walk Against Pain is part of a worldwide initiative bringing together pain research centers, clinicians, and communities across multiple countries. On August 29, local walks took place simultaneously around the world to collectively raise awareness of chronic pain.
This effort aligns with the International Association for the Study of Pain’s Global Year for Neuropathic Pain, emphasizing the importance of education, advocacy, and research in improving pain care.
Why It Matters
Chronic pain is frequently an invisible condition, with many individuals experiencing significant daily challenges without outward signs. This lack of visibility can contribute to misunderstandings, underdiagnosis, and limited access to care.
By participating in the Global Walk Against Pain, individuals help bring attention to the realities of chronic pain and contribute to a broader effort to improve understanding and recognition across healthcare systems and communities.
Supporting Patients and Research
Proceeds from the CAPToR Walk Against Pain support both awareness initiatives and pre-clinical research conducted through CAPToR. These efforts focus on developing novel, non-addictive therapeutic approaches and improving understanding of pain mechanisms.
Through this work, CAPToR aims to advance innovative treatments while supporting improved outcomes for individuals living with chronic pain disorders.