August 23, 2025 | DMACC Ankeny Campus | 8am
Event Overview
You DONUT want to miss this year's GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Donut 5k Fun Run & Inspirational Walk for Down Syndrome and GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines!
Why do we run, walk and dash for Down syndrome? Because ACCEPTANCE MATTERS. Because FAMILY MATTERS. Because LEARNING MATTERS. Because EMPOWERMENT MATTERS. Because LOVE MATTERS.
Event participants and guests of GiGi's Playhouse will enjoy tons of fun after the race and walk! Join forces with GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines and with each step you are helping to educate, inspire, and believe.
With the support of our amazing sponsors, runners, walkers and dashers: GiGi’s Playhouse is able to raise critical funds for all of our programs as well as foster awareness and acceptance in our many communities nationwide.
See you in
Your Support Changes Lives
"Time flies when you're having fun, and that's what the Playhouse is. Everyone genuinely cares about each other, and we have a great time together."
- Alyse, Conner's mom
Event Details
DMACC
2006 S Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
8am Opening and Registration
9am 5K Donut Fun Run
9am Family Fun!
10:15am Kids Dash for Down syndrome
10:30am 1-Mile Inspirational Walk
11am Enjoy donuts, activities and Silent Auction
Adult Walker - $35
Adult Runner - $40
Child Walker - $25
Child Runner - $30
Ind wDS Walker/Runner - $0
Virtual Walker - $30
Move for Acceptance Today
National Sponsorship Opportunities
All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognized as a National Sponsor on the main event webpage (3.5 million) and direct email blasts (200,000+)
- Recognition as a #GenerationG Certified organization in GiGi’s Playhouse Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
Link on all national emails pre and post event - Recognition on all media advisories/releases and promotional efforts across 55+ locations and GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
Visionary Sponsor - $250,000
- Exclusive global naming rights and logo placement for 55+in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Exclusive one-year naming rights for GiGiFit Program in all GiGi’s Playhouses Nationwide
- Exclusive recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media
- First opportunity for renewal of Presenting Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor - $100,000
- VIP logo placement for 55+ in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- VIP recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
Silver Medal Sponsor - $50,000
- Top-level logo placement for 55+ in-person and events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature annual Gala
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 2 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Three spotlight recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
Bronze Medal Sponsor - $25,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 1 minute in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Two exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Champion Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 30 seconds in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- One recognition on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Local Sponsorship Opportunities
Sprinkles ($5,000+)
- Sponsorship on promotional materials
- Recognition on banners at start/finish
- Speaking opportunity from stage on race day
- Three exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s Playhouse
- Exclusive sponsorship of one water station along race route
- Logo with link on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines website
- Large logo on t-shirt
- All benefits of Bavarian
- Des Moines Facebook page
Bavarian ($2,500+)
- Two exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s Playhouse
- Des Moines Facebook page
- Logo on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Facebook header
image promoting the event - Logo on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines website
- Opportunity to display company banner
- Large logo on t-shirt
- All benefits of Glazed
Glazed ($1,000+)
- Verbal recognition from stage on race day
- Table and chairs for distributing promotional materials
- Name (text only) on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines website
- Name (text only) on e-mails promoting race
- Recognition on banner at the start of race
- Medium logo on t-shirt
- All benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon ($500+)
- Name (text only) on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines website
- Small logo on t-shirt
- All benefits of Jelly
Jelly ($250+)
- Small logo on t-shirt
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
