We’re thrilled to share the results and winners from the 5th Annual Dragon Derby 2024!
One special category of entries allows participants to donate their entry to a child with cancer, known as the “Karma Kids” for this event. This category consistently receives a heartwarming response, and every year, a child with cancer has won something. However, this year stands out with an unprecedented number of Karma Kid winners! In addition to funding research and supporting families’ travel, four families will receive extra help to use in whatever way they need most.
We really appreciate all of you for making this happen, especially our presenting sponsor Slape & Howard!
Here’s the list of winners for 2024:
1st Place – $1,000 – Isabella M. (Karma Kid!)
2nd Place – $555 – Mary S.
3rd Place – $300 in Wholesale Fireworks courtesy of KWCH – Todd V.
4th Place – $200 to 6S Steakhouse -Diana C.
5th Place – $250 – Brendan J. (Karma Kid!)
6th Place – $200 – Lila G. (Karma Kid!)
7th Place – $100 to 6S Steakhouse – Adele W. (Karma Kid!)
8th Place – $100 to HomeGrown – John H.
9th Place – $100 to Stutzman’s Greenhouse – Sheila B.
10th Place – 1 Hour Massage from MYO Massage – Scott M.
Last Place – Slow Down Arrive Alive prize courtesy of Davis-Moore Auto Group – Vanessa T.
Finally, the prize for most creative name for a dragon goes to Sara O. for Sir Fierce Brosnan of the Secret Lair!
A heartfelt thanks to everyone for your dedication to this cause. Together, there’s real hope that we’re moving closer to a future where childhood cancers are no longer a threat.
Reminder: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
While the spotlight is here, it’s important to remember that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related deaths in children, with brain cancer now being the top cause of childhood cancer deaths. In the past, leukemia held this grim title, but thanks to research, treatments for leukemia have improved. Now, it’s time to shift focus and make the same progress for kids with brain cancer. Promising therapies are on the horizon, but both funding and awareness remain crucial.
By supporting the Dragon Derby, you’ve already contributed to this effort. To keep the momentum going, consider making a social media post in September using the hashtag #InflateAwareness and tagging @BeADragonMaster. Share a fun photo of something “inflated”—whether it’s balloons, beach balls, or those tall wavy figures that catch attention—and use it to spread the word.