3rd Hope 4 Healing 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 Hope 4 Healing event!

The mission for the Hope 4 Healing event is to raise funds and awareness of the need for healing from childhood trauma.

The vision of Tower of Hope Ministries is to transform people from trauma survivors into healed overcomers.

• Funds raised: Will be used to help with our Build the Tower Campaign.
• Goal: Secure a permanent meeting space for events, training, and community workshops.
• Utilization: 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.

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.)

• Methods: Accomplished through group workshops, coaching, online courses, and community outreach.
• Physical Exercise: Incorporated as an essential part of the healing process.
• Benefits: Helps to reverse the physical, mental, and emotional effects of trauma.

THE MESSAGE

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

One person said, "I learned that my brain changed because of the trauma I experienced." Another remarked, "Every day brings more freedom!"

• Belief: This event will be a beacon to the world to let people know that there is hope!
• Reversal: No matter how damaging the effects of trauma, it can be reversed.
• Healing Process: As with a race, healing comes one step at a time!

TENTATIVE AGENDA

FRIDAY, July 31st

• 4:30 pm-7:00 pm: Packet Pickup (Swag bag and race bib) - Place: St. Ann Community Center, 1 Community Center Dr, St. Ann

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st

• 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: Race begins promptly (This is a timed event with race results available immediately).

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.

• Restrictions: No bikes, electric scooters, hoverboards, segways or other motorized modes of transportation permitted.
• Course: Begins inside the park and then ventures out along a neighboring street, returning to complete the course.
• Time Limit: All participants must be able to finish the course within 3 hours.
• Weather: We will walk/run/roll/stroll rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

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.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Early Bird Registration: Through Saturday, July 11th for 5K & 10K adults. Price increases on July 12th for these events.

• Team Registration: You can register as a team by creating your group name or joining an existing team.
• Refund: After the 4th registrant, the first 3 team members get a $5 refund. Be sure to use the team name to get the group discount.
• Swag: T-shirts and swag bags will be distributed to in-person Adult & Youth participants that register by July 15th or while supplies last.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION

If you don’t live in the Greater St. Louis area or have other plans on race day, no problem! You can still participate virtually!

• Timeline: You may complete your 1 mile, 5K (3.1 miles), or 10K (6.2 miles) on any date, at any time, and anywhere.
• Registration: If you register by Saturday, July 18th, you will receive your race bib number in the mail before the event date.
• Post-Event: Registrations received after July 18th will be shipped one week after August 1st.

REFUNDS

Due to event costs invested prior to the race (including, but not limited to advertising, prizes, rentals, and insurance), entry fees will not be refunded.

• Transfer: You may transfer your bib to another person if you are unable to participate in the live event.
• Form: 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.

• Kids' Fun Run: Will race in 2 flights, ages 7-8 and 9-10, with all participants receiving a ribbon.
• Awards: 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.

• Benefits: Includes FREE race registrations and an info table at the event.
• Promotion: Your logo and business link will be displayed on this race website.

Complete this Sponsorship Interest Form to apply.

CONTRIBUTION OPTIONS

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about sponsorships, donations, or other race information feel free to call Shaneice at (314)