Past Events

In memory of Evangeline Moore

Hosted by Thousand Lakes Fitness

Online fundraiser by Thousand Lakes Fitness, a CrossFit gym in MN, in memory of Evangeline Moore, who passed away in 2019 from DIPG, as well as others who fought cancer.

The 5th annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala will raise funds for game-changing research in the DIPG/DMG community. Join us at the Crisler Center in your “cocktail chic with your favorite sneaks…and don’t forget a pop of orange!”

Hosted by Bally Sports, Detroit

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.

I ran the D donates part of the registration money to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

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.

Hosted by Ann Nicosia

In memory of Chad Carr

Hosted by The Country Day Yellowjackets

The Yellowjackets decided to raise money for the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation during the baseball game between the Yellowjackets and Birmingham Seaholm. They collected cash donations, sold bracelets and shirts.

Hosted by Salon Lumin

Proceeds from the raffle at the opening go to benefit the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

In memory of Lilian Blackman

Hosted by Central Baptist Church, Wendell, NC

This is the Central Baptist FAITH Riders’ 3rd annual show. This year the event ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation was the beneficiary, in honor of Lilian Blackman. No entry fee. The event is held from 10am-4pm at Central Baptist Church in Wendell, NC.

In memory of Maddie Schmidt

Hosted by Maddie's aunt Jenn Capshaw

First annual tribute game in honor of Maddie Schmidt (Magic for Maddie, https://www.magicformaddie.com), who passed away Dec 31, 2022. The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation was this year’s beneficiary.

In memory of Sophie Varney

Hosted by South Portage Little League Baseball

A member of Portage Central’s class of 2022, Sophie Varney’s memory lives on and culminated to touching the greater Kalamazoo-area softball community in the fourth annual ‘Sophie Strong’ Classic. Only this time, it wasn’t just a game, it was an eight-team tournament with all proceeds benefiting the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

In memory of Brody Townsend

The Townsend family

Brody Townsend’s family is hosting this Golf Event at the Colonial Country Club, 2736 Countrywood Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016. The proceeds will be split between the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundaton and the Brave Like Brody UT Scholarship Fund.

Hosted by Dominic and Antonio

Please help our youngest members of Truman Charities, Dominic & Antonio, raise money for ChadTough Defeat DIPG. Dominic chooses two charities each year that he would like to host a fundraiser for. Since we know two families that have been touched by DIPG Dominic found it important to raise money for such an important cause. Jerry and I will personally match up to $2500 to his fundraiser. Please stop by for Murazzi Pizza (on a wood-fire oven) Gatorade and some Adult beverages on Sunday April 2nd from 3-6pm at the Truman House.

In memory of Brody Townsend

Lakeland Elementary Sunshine Committee

For the month of March 2023, the Lakeland Elementary Sunshine Committee has named the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation as its charity of the month in Brody Townsend’s honor.

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. This year, 2023, will be the 8th 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 join wherever you are and participate in anyway you desire — walk, run, bike, or whatever you want! The best part, you can do it alone or get a group of enjoy raising funds for DIPG together!

Hosted by Howell Public Schools

CHSA/Chad Fundraiser Field Day

In memory of Sophie Quayle

Amy Quayle

This is a repeat event (4th year) where the proceeds from girls/boys basketball games at Clarkston High School on this date go to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

In honor of Lucy Sieck

Hosted by Jill Passwater (Lucy's aunt)

Hosted by Western Reserve Academy

Western Reserve Academy dedicated the February Crush-o-Grams to DIPG childhood cancer research, with the added benefit of providing students with the opportunity to share messages of love.