Past Events

In Memory of Emerson Hoogendoorn

Hosted by Emerson's family

Hosted by Lucy Sieck's Family

In celebration of Colt DelVerne

Hosted by Colt DelVerne's Family

This family-friendly 5K and 1M Fun Run will bring together families, both locally and around the country, to raise money for childhood brain cancer research. In celebration of Colt DelVerne, who passed away at the age of 10, participants who wish to join the DelVerne family can gather for a fun-filled morning at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, OH on September 7, 2024.

Hosted by Jason Lerch

Jason Lerch will be attempting his first 100-mile ultra marathon this year on September 6th (Run Woodstock 100 Mile Ultra). This event and the preparation will challenge him mentally and physically, and completing the event will be extremely rewarding. To make this challenge more fulfilling, he has partnered with the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation to fundraise for its mission to rid the world of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). As he is training for the ultramarathon, he will be sharing training updates and information about DIPG. If you are interested, you can follow his journey and donate by clicking the button below.

In memory of William McKone

Hosted by Lindsey McKone

Professional lacrosse player Lindsey McKone has chosen the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation to be her non-profit beneficiary 0n behalf of Athletes Unlimited. ChadTough received a grant equal to 100% of Lindsey’s win bonus and received additional amplification for our organization by Athletes Unlimited and Lindsey.

In memory of Sophie Varney

Hosted by Josie Muffley

Professional softball player Josie Muffley has chosen the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation to be her non-profit beneficiary on behalf of Athletes Unlimited. ChadTough will receive a grant equal to 100% of Josie’s win bonus and receive additional amplification for our organization by Athletes Unlimited and Josie.

In memory of Kambria Grenfell

Hosted by the Grenfell Family

Please join us in our 3rd annual Kambria’s Krew Color Run to raise money for research that is desperately needed to help kids beat DIPG. DIPG is a brain tumor that has less than 1% survival. Parents are told to go home and make memories. We need to be the change because DIPG is the most complex of cancers and is severely underfunded. DIPG takes away things like walking, talking, and eventually breathing all while the child is fully aware what is happening to them.

In memory of Hudson Sands

Hosted by Overland Park Racquet Club, 6800 West 91st Street Overland Park, KS

Join us for the 5th Annual Lip Sync Battle on Saturday, August 24th in support of Hudson’s Hope! Pick a song and live your best rock star moment for a great cause! This year we are hoping for at least 10 performances. We will have a silent auction, drinks, snacks, and yard games, along with a beautiful sunset in the background. At 9:00pm we will gather inside to listen to a live band an our late night food delivery!

In memory of Tommy Ruddy

Hosted by Tom Ruddy

In memory of Tommy Ruddy

Hosted by Team Tommy Army Strong

More information to come! https://www.milb.com/west-michigan

In remembrance of Alison Rachel Kunz

Hosted by Bridgewater Bank Tavern in Saline, MI

This is the 7th annual Bridgewater Bank Golf Outing. Every year the Kunz and Spensley families choose a foundation close to their heart in remembrance of Alison Rachel Kunz, who has inspired many to give back, no matter the cause. This year all proceeds will be donated to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

Location: The Rustic Glen Golf Course, 12090 W Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176.

Join us for the fourth annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Chicago Golf Outing. Each year sells out quickly so be sure to purchase your spot! The day includes a light lunch and dinner, wonderful raffle items, games throughout the day, and best of all, raising awareness and much-needed funds for fighting DIPG.

If you have any questions about the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Chicago Golf Outing, please contact: CTGolf@Shaker.com

In honor of Joshua Cain’s family member who was diagnosed with DIPG, they are organizing a fun event with some activities, food and drinks. There will also be a chance to win some prizes.

The event will run from 8:00AM – 2:00PM at Bendigo, 592 Midland Hwy, Huntly VIC 3551 in Australia.

In memory of Joey Deschenes

Hosted by Jeff Weir

Excited to announce the first year of the Joey Deschenes memorial golf tournament! Those of you that knew Joey knew that he was always having fun no matter what he was doing. We’re hoping to bring that same energy to the course while benefiting the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.  This is a foundation that was important to Joey and the whole Deschenes Family. Can’t wait to see everyone out there!

With the generosity of all the participants, we were able to raise over $7,000! Half of that (being $3,160) we want to donate to your organization in the name of our good friend that passed away last year, Joey Deschenes. Joey had a niece that had passed away a few years ago from DIPG so we only felt it fitting that the proceeds from the tournament in his name would be donated to a cause close to him.

Where: Blackstone National Golf Course, Sutton, MA 01590

In memory of Callie Montera

Hosted by Pulaski Road Elementary School

Join the annual walk in memory of Family Partner Callie Montera at her former school:

Pulaski Road School

623 Ninth Avenue
East Northport, NY 11731

In memory of Skylar Meckes

Donegal Primary School

During the month of May, the staff at Donegal Primary School had a jeans day to raise money for ChadTough defeat DIPG. They are grateful for everything ChadTough Defeat DIPG does within their community.

Hosted by BTIG

Each year, BTIG pools our global resources to host the annual BTIG Commissions for Charity Day (BTIG Charity Day), where the day’s net commissions are donated to nonprofit organizations, many of which support children in need worldwide.

In memory of Raegan Mize

The Mize family, one of our ChadTough Defeat DIPG Family Partners, started  the Run for Raegan virtually in May 2020 in honor of their daughter while she was still fighting the monster that is DIPG. After Raegan passed away in November 2020, it became an in-person event the following May and is now in its 4th year. Join the Mize family during their Run For Raegan. You can register to run 5k or walk 1 mile. There will be firetrucks, giveaways, medals, food truck/drinks and music! All proceeds benefit DIPG research and funding!

WHERE: The Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Plantation , FL.

WHEN: May 19th from 8:30 am and 12pm.

In memory of Maggie DeVries

Hosted by Stage Door Dance Academy

Annual Dance for Maggie day event at Maggie DeVries’ previous dance studio, Stage Door Dance Academy. This event will be held at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL, and includes a dance show along with raffle and auction items. This dance event started in 2022 with Maggie being a part of the event and now continues annually in her memory.

Richards High School Performing Arts Center

10601 Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Starts at 2:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM

Tickets for this year’s event will go on sale April 22, 2024.

In memorie of Tess Richards

Hosted by Severna Park Elementary

The 6th annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala will raise funds for game-changing research in the DIPG/DMG community. Former Michigan Football and current Detroit Lions player, Aidan Hutchinson, and Michigan Softball’s legendary coach, Carol Hutchins, will co-host.

Lutheran High School North

Lutheran High School North is organizing the Powderbuff Tournament. There will be a free will offering during the tournament and all collections will go to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

This event is a forum for DIPG/DMG researchers to collaborate, especially on unpublished work, to accelerate our path to a cure. It is also an opportunity for DIPG/DMG families that partner with our foundation to get updates on recent advancements and network with researchers.

Berkeley Bears will once again head down to Comerica Park, this year for a game against Detroit Country Day. We will be raising awareness and funds for the @chadtoughdefeatdipg Foundation.

For more information about the tickets, email info@chadtough.org.

In memory of Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams supporters are organizing a local walk/run that will include a farmer’s market as well. Donations will go to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

Hosted by Bally Sports, Detroit

I Ran the D is organized by Bally Sports Detroit with ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation as their charity of choice. Between the 2022 and 2023 events, Bally’s has donated over $127K to ChadTough from this amazing Detroit race! We are excited to again be the 2024 charity and to partner with such an amazing team at Bally’s Sports Detroit again this year! If you love Detroit and ChadTough… this is the event for you! Start at the Big Tiger, run through the streets of this great city and finish ceremonially on the Comerica Park field! Registration includes a great race, long sleeve running shirt, bib and finishers medal.

Registration is open!

In memory of Raegan Mize

Hosted by LVL UP Fitness FL

The amazing LVL UP Fitness FL community near the Mize family organized a third-party fundraiser and raised over $1,500 during their Reps for Raegan event! 100% of those funds were donated to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation and thus going towards research and development for helping to find a cure for pediatric DIPG.

In memory of Brody Townsend

Hosted by the Townsend Family

The third annual Brave Like Brody Golf Event will be held at the Colonial Country Club, 2736 Countrywood Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016. The proceeds will benefit the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundaton and the Brave Like Brody UT Scholarship Fund.

The Superhero Sprint & 6K race was created in honor of Michael Mosier, who battled DIPG for 8.5 months before passing away in May 2015. 2024 will be the 9th Annual event to honor Michael and all the superheroes that we have lost to DIPG, are currently fighting, or will be diagnosed in the future.

This race is hosted virtually every year in May, during Brain Tumor Awareness Month. You can walk, run, bike, dance, or participate in any activity you like, anytime in May! You’re welcome to get together with a group or participate individually.

Registration ends on May 17th, DIPG Awareness Day.

FRMS vs Cancer

FRMS vs Cancer, a club at Franklin Regional Middle School in PA, organizes fundraisers for cancer charities.

They chose the Chadtough Defeat DIPG Foundation as the charity for their recent school volleyball tournament, to help fight brain cancer.