2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by a local teen who was diagnosed November 2012, doctors with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, he had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, he and his mother attended the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and advocated for more research and funding by meeting with Congress at the White House Head to the Hill event.
🎗️ Purpose of the Race
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope was an inspiration to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
💰 Impact and Contributions
- Launch Year: 2013
- Initial Participation: 600 participants
- Funds Raised: More than $25,000 in the first year
- Total Raised: Over $700,000 for brain tumor research over 12 years
🤝 Community Involvement
The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
📍 Event Details
- Date: May 10, 2025
- Location: 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
- Registration: Sign up here
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