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Special Events

Special Events

Coming together to Defeat DIPG.

No matter where you are, your participation in our in-person and virtual events fuels hope for a cure for kids fighting DIPG and DMG.

ChadTough Defeat DIPG Signature Events

Superhero Sprint & 6K

The Superhero 6K race was created in honor of Michael Mosier, a 6-year-old boy from Bethesda, Maryland, who battled DIPG for 8.5 months.

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Gala & Online Auction

Our annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala and Online Auction raises funds for game-changing DIPG/DMG research.

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Chicago Golf Tournament

Our annual golf tournament in Riverside, Illinois. Hosted by the family of Owen Petrzelka.

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RunTough

Started in honor of Chad Carr, RunTough remains a cornerstone event to honor kids all around the country

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Ladies Luncheon

Back by popular demand! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at pop-up versions of some of our favorite boutiques during our “sip and shop” experience!

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Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and help us #DefeatDIPG.

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Dream Big at Nats Park

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Nationals Park, hosted by the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. 

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Go Gold and Gray Every Day

With your help, we can raise the awareness and funds to support research that is crucial to finding better treatment options and ultimately a cure.

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DIPG Awareness Day

Every year on May 17, the world comes together to observe DIPG Awareness Day, a day dedicated to shedding light on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. 

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Community Events & Races Benefiting ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

I Ran the D

I Ran the D has raised thousands for us over the years as their charity partner, and we’re excited to see what they can accomplish this year!

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Ann Arbor Turkey Trot

The Ann Arbor Turkey Trot is a morning full of fun before your big Thanksgiving Day feast! You will see crazy outfits and costumes, and people of all ages running. 

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Help us Help Kids

Hosting a fundraiser or event to benefit the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation can be both rewarding and fun. Fundraisers come in all shapes and sizes, and we want to support them all. Check out our ideas, tools, and guidelines to see how you can help us fund game-changing research to find a cure!

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There are countless ways to get involved and support our mission to Defeat DIPG.

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