2nd Hope 4 Healing 5K Walk / Run / Roll / Stroll

🌟 THE MISSION

Greetings from Dr. Dora Washington, Founder and Executive Director of Tower of Hope Ministries.

On behalf of our organization and our Race Team, thank you for your interest in participating in our annual 5K!

• Purpose: The mission for the Hope 4 Healing 5K is to raise funds and awareness of the need for healing from childhood trauma.
• Vision: The vision of Tower of Hope Ministries is to transform people from trauma survivors into healed overcomers.
• Use of Funds: The funds raised will be used for operating expenses, technology upgrades, scholarships for our Academy program, and other pressing needs.

🕊️ THE MINISTRY

Tower of Hope Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We help people triumph gloriously over trauma through research knowledge and faith-based strategies.

• Empowerment: Since 2017, we have helped men and women conquer the long-term effects of childhood trauma by empowering them with H.O.P.E. (Heal. Overcome. Persevere. Educate.)
• Programs: We accomplish this through group workshops, coaching, online courses, and community outreach.
• Physical Exercise: One of the elements we incorporate in the healing process is physical exercise.

💌 THE MESSAGE

There are numerous testimonies of how participants have found healing, hope, and help because of our program.

• Testimonial 1: "I learned that my brain changed because of the trauma I experienced."
• Testimonial 2: "Every day brings more freedom!"
• Beacon of Hope: We believe this event will be a beacon to the world to let people know that there is hope!
• Process: As with a race, healing comes one step at a time!

📅 TENTATIVE AGENDA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st

• 4:00 pm-7:00 pm: Packet Pickup (Swag bag and race bib) - Place: TBD

Saturday, August 2nd

• 6:30 am-7:45 am: Registration / Sign-in / Packet Pickup - Tiemeyer Park, 3311 Ashby Rd, St. Ann, MO
• 7:15 am: Group Warm Up
• 7:30 am: Opening Ceremony, Remarks, and Prayer
• 8:00 am: 5K Race begins promptly (This is a timed event with race results available immediately).
• 9:30 am: Kids' Fun Run
• 9:45 am: Awards Ceremony
• 10:30 am: Activities conclude / Park clean-up

📍 THE LOCATION

Run, walk, roll, or stroll. This family event is open to all! Go at your own pace on foot, in wheelchairs (manual/electric), or bring the baby strollers. (No bikes, electric scooters, hoverboards, segways or other motorized modes of transportation permitted).

• Course: The race will be held in Tiemeyer Park, with some slight inclines along the course for a good workout.
• Duration: All participants must be able to finish the course within 1.5 hours.
• Weather: We will walk/run/roll/stroll rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
• Gratitude: Many thanks to the City of St. Ann, Mayor Amy Poelker, the St. Ann Police Department, and the Parks & Rec Staff for their support and assistance with this event.

🚗 PARKING

Please park in the Hoech Middle School parking lot across from Tiemeyer Park. Only handicapped parking and parking for sponsors will be allowed inside Tiemeyer Park.

📝 THE REGISTRATION

• Virtual Participation: $29 plus $2.74 registration fee (ages 11+)
• Youth/Wheelchair: $29 plus $2.74 registration fee (ages 11-16)
• Adults/Wheelchair: $39 plus $3.34 registration fee (ages 17+)
• Children: 10 and under are FREE

You can register as a team by creating your group name or joining an existing team. After the 4th registrant, the first 3 team members get a $5 refund.

Note: T-shirts and swag bags will be distributed to in-person Adult & Youth participants that register by July 13th or while supplies last.

Virtual participation: If you don’t live in the Greater St. Louis area or you have other plans on race day, you can still participate virtually!

💰 REFUNDS

Due to event costs invested prior to the race, entry fees will not be refunded. You may transfer your bib to another person if you are unable to participate in the live event.

Complete this form to inform our team of the transfer.

🏆 THE PRIZES

Awards for the Top Male and Top Female finishers in each of the following categories: Adult, Youth, Wheelchair Adult, and Wheelchair Youth.

The Kids' Fun Run will race in 2 flights, ages 7-8 and 9-10. All participants will receive a ribbon. Top Boy and Top Girl finishers will receive an award.

🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Would you like to advertise your business or donate to this mission? We are seeking sponsors who would like to partner with us in our vision and mission.

• SILVER: $250 includes 2 free race registrations
• GOLD: $500 includes 5 free race registrations
• PLATINUM: $1,000 includes 10 free race registrations

Complete this Sponsorship Interest Form to apply and you will receive a call from one of our Race Team Representatives to further discuss your contribution.

📢 OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

• Donate items for the event and swag bags such as healthy snacks, fruit, sports drinks, product samples, or discount coupons.
• Give a tax-deductible donation. Donations can be made at this link.

Stay tuned! More event details will be added as the race day approaches.

Triumph Gloriously,

Dr. Dora Washington &: The H4H5K Race Team

For questions about sponsorships, donations, or other race information feel free to call Shaneice at (314) 877-8252 or email us at