We are grateful for the hard work of every host who organizes an event in support of ChadTough Defeat DIPG. Check out these upcoming events and join whichever you can!
Together, we can bring hope for the future and envision a world where all kids diagnosed with brain cancer can live out their dreams.
Planning a fundraiser to support the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation?
Come visit the ChadTough tent at the Saline High School Football game! We ask everyone to wear an orange shirt in honor of Chad Carr. His favorite color was orange!
We are excited to announce our 7th annual Runtough for ColtStrong 5K/1M Fun Run & Family Fun Zone, which will be held virtually or in-person at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, OH! This family-friendly fun run is a great way to come together to provide HOPE for families fighting DIPG! For non-runners who want to join us please come and celebrate to cheer on the runners, and have fun in our Family Fun Zone with a DJ, local food trucks, games and face paint!
Register by end-of-day August 17th to be guaranteed a shirt!
All proceeds will go to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
The purpose of the 8th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede 5K Fun Run & Color Run is to raise vital funds and awareness for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), DMG (diffuse midline glioma) and other pediatric brain cancers in honor of our forever 12-year old daughter, Emerson. Emerson battled DMG and radiation induced high grade glioma brain cancers for over 6 years before losing her battle in July 2024. Less than 2% of children diagnosed with DIPG/DMG survive 5 years post diagnosis. Emerson’s miracle survival was due to research and clinical trials supported by The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Every year since Emerson’s diagnosis, our community has come together to raise money to help fund the amazing strides the doctors and researchers have made against this terrible disease.
We have partnered with the Carr and Mosier Families to become an official Partner Family of the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, to continue to support the handful of doctors and researchers throughout the United States who have dedicated their lives to developing an effective treatment plan for DIPG. The good news is that these individuals are making real progress! The challenge is that they are almost entirely funded through private donations.
Join us for the 8th Annual Emerson the Brave Stampede: 5K Fun Run and Color Run to help make a difference in the fight against DIPG/DMG!
Marcotte Open Tournaments is a husband and wife run group helping raise money for different causes around the Bay Area and beyond. We started this mission to help people in need in 2020 after seeing how these trying times have impacted so many. Our goal is to bring people together to raise money for various charities while sharing good times and making great memories. Join us on this amazing journey! Their mission is to bring people together to help raise awareness, funding and support for various charities and programs around the Bay Area and beyond. Giving back is one small piece to good we can all do together. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.
In 2020, six-year-old Owen fought bravely against DIPG, an aggressive and incurable brain tumor after a nearly six-month battle. Join us in honoring his strength and infectious giggle in hopes of creating a brighter outcome for other kiddos who face this terrible disease.
Run with us on September 20th, 2025. This run is virtual, you can run wherever you like! More info will be sent about the logistics of the virtual run after registration. We’re also aiming for some fun surprises for those who run locally, so stay tuned for more details!
You can sign up to run or make a donation. All proceeds will go to ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, whose mission is to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).
Friends, family, and community members will gather at the Municipal Dock in Escanaba, MI, to celebrate the life and spirit of Kambria Grenfell. The event will honor Kambria’s courageous battle with DIPG, a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer, and reflect the joy she found in two of her greatest passions—running and art.
As the sun sets over the water, participants will run, walk, and create side-by-side, filling the dock with movement, color, and connection. Every step taken and every brushstroke painted will serve as a tribute to Kambria’s passion for life, her creativity, and her determination.
This gathering is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to come together in remembrance and inspiration, keeping Kambria’s legacy alive in the ways she loved most.
We’re excited to officially announce that RunTough is back in 2025 for our 12th annual event on Sunday, September 28th, 2025.
New this year: The Saline event is now RunTough Family Fun Day — a fresh take on our in-person celebration on Chad Carr’s birthday weekend! This year’s event will feature a 1-mile off-road “Tough Run,” a “Punt, Pass, and Kick” challenge, food trucks, charity fair, and our always-popular Family Fun Zone. It’s the perfect way for families to get active, have fun, and support a powerful cause.
You can run or walk in Saline or VIRTUALLY from anywhere.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Par3 for DIPG Golf Challenge. We are still in the planning stages, but are looking for sponsors, volunteers, and new ideas! We had such an amazing event last year and hope to make this one even bigger and better.
All proceeds benefit The Malin Reed Opitz Memorial Fund to support various non-profits that were near and dear to Malin’s heart. The largest allocation will be to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation to fund research to find a cure for this devastating disease that Malin bravely battled for 8 months.
Back by popular demand! Join us again this year for another great “sip and shop” experience to benefit ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation at the Mint at Michigan First Conference Center in Lathrup Village, Michigan! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at pop-up versions of some of our favorite boutiques. A sit-down lunch program will follow, along with a final chance to wrap up your shopping afterward.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Nationals Park, hosted by the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Dream Big at Nats Park is a high-end fundraising event filled with fun, activities, and heartfelt moments as we come together to honor Michael Mosier, Chad Carr, and all the children impacted by DIPG in the past and present. This special night includes a strolling dinner, access to batting cages, and other interactive experiences that embrace the spirit of play. Guests will enjoy dancing, a program with a live auction, and plenty of surprises along the way. The evening promises to inspire as we raise funds for critical research, while recognizing the children and families who have faced this terrible disease. Be a part of this powerful event and help us continue the fight to Defeat DIPG.
Gretchen Weng passed away from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) in October of 2023. As her very close friends, we hoped to raise awareness and donate money to fund DIPG research and support patients. Every donation counts!
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