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.
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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 fifth annual ‘Sophie Strong’ Classic. Only this time, it wasn’t just a game, it was an six-team tournament with all proceeds benefiting the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.
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.
2025 will be the 10th 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.
Looking forward to recreating the magic of our 2024 Gala in May 2025! The 7th annual ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala will raise funds for game-changing research in the DIPG/DMG community. Michigan football’s Kelli and Sherrone Moore will join former Michigan football player and current Cleveland Browns lineman, Zak Zinter, to co-host the 2025 ChadTough Defeat DIPG Gala.
This event is a forum for DIPG/DMG researchers to collaborate, especially on unpublished work, to accelerate our path to a cure.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.
The I Ran the D 5k is an annual 5K celebrating Detroit sports while promoting health and wellness within our community. The event also benefits ChadTough! Over the past 6 years the I Ran the D 5K has raised over $200,000 for our foundation. The course starts at Comerica Park at the Big Tiger and runs through the streets of the Brush Park neighborhood before circumnavigating Ford Field and finishing back at Comerica Park. All participants are then invited to take a victory lap around the Comerica Park field! Registration includes a safe, well-organized race, hooded custom long-sleeve running shirt with all four Detroit pro sports teams, custom bib, and finishers medal with bottle opener.
Annual Dance for Maggie day event at Maggie DeVries’ previous dance studio, Stage Door Dance Academy. This year’s event will be held at Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, 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.
Glenbard South High School
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Starts at TBD, doors open at TBD
Tickets for this year’s event will go on sale TBD.
Join us for the fifth 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.
This is the 8th year for the West Michigan Whitecaps’ annual Rivalry Night, supported by ChadTough’s Family Partners Team Tommy. This night is about two schools that have a heated rivalry in baseball coming together to help two outstanding foundations. The Michael Sadler Foundation and Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation with assistance from Team Tommy will be represented all night. Proceeds from ticket sales, online auction, and 50/50 sales will be donated to both organizations. Wear your Green & White or Maize & Blue! |
More information to come! https://www.milb.com/west-michigan
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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