Event Information
Valpo Schools Foundation invites teams of four to participate in a fun and competitive fundraiser modeled after the show, Amazing Race. Valpo’s Amazing Race for Education will take place on Saturday, October 7, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm starting and finishing at Butterfield Family Pavilion. Teams will have four hours to complete mental and physical challenges at various locations, and then gather to hear the results and enjoy a post-race celebration.
Valpo’s Amazing Race for Education is an opportunity for corporate and community teams to come together and test their skills, all while having fun and supporting the Foundation. “We introduced this fundraiser last year to help us advance our mission to support students and teachers,” said Rick Urschel, President of Valpo Schools Foundation. “Our inaugural event had teams counting rubber ducks, taste testing crickets and measuring roundabouts. We’re excited to provide even more creative tasks this year and hope to welcome more than 30 teams.”
At the start of the race, teams will receive the necessary clues and riddles to complete the challenges. Winners will be determined using a point system, with various prizes to be distributed for best dressed, first correct answer and more. The top team will earn bragging rights and a $3,000 student scholarship funded in their name; second place will earn a $2,000 scholarship funded in their name.
This fundraiser is supported by Urschel Giving, K2 Construction, HealthLinc, Inman's, Jimmy John's, Journeyman Distillery, Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, Inc., Shive-Hattery, Inc., Thorgren Tool & Molding Co., Inc., Top Fuel CrossFit Valparaiso, Cavanaugh & Nondorf Orthodontics, Charlson Custom Homes, Crozier's Dairy Queen, Everwise, Luke Family of Brands, and Tech Credit Union.
To learn more about the event and register your team, visit Eventbrite. For additional information contact Molly Phelps, Executive Director of Valpo Schools Foundation at mphelps@valpo.k12.in.us.