Special Events

Gorge Gauntlet Earns $27,315 for Level the Playing Field Project

On August 8, 2016 more that 30 local students from The Dalles, Hood River and Dufur schools came to compete at the Gorge Gauntlet at The Dalles High School, Amaton Field. Each athlete battled head-to-head with peers in activities designed to showcase strength, agility and endurance gained during the MCMC Summer Strength Training Camps. Camps were offered to high school and middle students across the Gorge FREE of charge, facilitated by MCMC Athletic Trainers & Sports Medicine Team.

Title event sponsor Mark Cullen, MD of MCMC orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic was there to cheer on athletes competing to be named “Master of the Gauntlet”. Other event sponsors include Indian Creek Family Eye Care, Nelson Tire Factory, Nordisk Systems, Inc. and Dean Dollarhide, State Farm Agent.

5K Fun Run Nets $4,800 for Level the Playing Field Project

Dashers from all around the Gorge came out for The Color Dash, the first 5K of it’s kind to take place in The Dalles, Oregon. People of all ages, shapes and sizes came from 71 different zip codes to join in the fun. Runners, or “Dashers” as we like to call them were showered with a colorful cornstarch mixture as they passed each of the five color stations along the nearly three mile loop. The grand finale was a dusting of the entire group, not a man, woman, child or dog left without gaining a little brightness!

Thank you to the 40+ volunteers, 1000 dashers and our vendors for helping bring in nearly $10,000 which was split between event partners, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation. The money raised for the Health Foundation will be put to use right away on the Level the Playing Field project which aims to bring upgrades and new Power-Lift equipment to The Dalles High School weight room for all district staff and students.

Color the Gorge 5k took place May 14, 2016 bringing an additional 300+ runner to support the cause.

Level the Playing Field Spaghetti Feed

February 18, 2015 we hosted a spaghetti feed at The Dalles High School. Proceeds from that event will benefit the Level the Playing Field project. 300 or more plates of spaghetti were served and nearly 100 students volunteered at the event. Thank you to those of you who purchased tickets, and came out to show your support!

Donations to the Level the Playing Field project are currently being accepted. Those interested in making a pledge should contact our office at 541-296-7275 or email mchf@mcmc.net.