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August 24, 2024     |     DMACC     |     8:00am

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.

Our Mission

We challenge you to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE

See you in

Your Support Changes Lives

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"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

8:00am Registration and T-shirt Pick up
9:00am 5K Race
10:15am Kids Donut Dash
10:30am 1 Mile Inspirational Walk

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 #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.

Presenting Sponsor - $100,000

  • Exclusive event sponsorship naming rights at 55+ GFAC events, including logo on the front of all event t-shirts (15K+)
  • Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
  • Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
  • 30 VIP tickets to the National Gala
  • 3 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
  • Sponsor logo on National Golf Outing shirts
  • Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
  • Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
  • Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
  • Guest Podcast Opportunity

Platinum Sponsor - $75,000

  • VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
  • Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
  • Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
  • 20 VIP tickets to the National Gala
  • 2 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
  • Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
  • Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenerationG Magazine
  • Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner

Gold Medal Sponsor - $50,000

  • VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
  • Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s National 2024 signature events
  • Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
  • 10 VIP tickets to the National Gala
  • 1 Foursomes  at National Golf Outing
  • Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
  • Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
  • Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner

Silver Medal Sponsor - $25,000

  • Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
  • Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
  • Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
  • Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner

Bronze Medal Sponsor - $10,000

  • Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
  • Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
  • Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner

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
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  • 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

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Charity Foundation CMYK REV

Local Sponsors

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Krave Gym