Camp Sweeney's Play for the Day - 5k and Festival

Monday, May 26, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Dallas, Texas

$35.00–$40.00 · 3 races

1km, 5km

Event summary

Join us for Camp Sweeney's Play for the Day, a vibrant 5K race and festival taking place on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Dallas! This exciting event celebrates community, family, and the important cause of raising awareness for type 1 diabetes (T1D), which affects 1 in 400 children. Over the past 13 years, Camp Sweeney has been at the forefront of supporting children with T1D, helping them manage their condition and thrive.

Participants can enjoy a fun-filled morning with a 5K race, followed by a lively festival featuring activities for all ages. This year, the event aims to raise an ambitious $200,000 to provide campership dollars for families in need, ensuring that every child can experience the joy of Camp Sweeney. With over $1 million raised in previous years, your participation will make a real difference in the lives of these campers. Come out to meet new and returning counselors, connect with other families, and create lasting memories this Memorial Day while supporting an incredible cause!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$40.00

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1k Fun Run

Incl. T-Shirt

10:30 AM CDT

$35.00

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Sleep in for Sweeney

Sometimes you are not able to attend or just don't want to run. That's okay! Whether you sleep-in or come show your support in-person, you can still create your own page or join a team.

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

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Organiser's description

Raising awareness about T1D - Camp Sweeney's Play for the Day was created 13 years ago by a group of Camp Sweeney camper parents to raise awareness for T1D, or type 1 diabetes. T1D affects 1 in 400 children and can lead to devastating medical complications such as eye disease, kidney disease, and damaged cardiovascular and nervous systems. However, proper diabetes management can greatly reduce the probability of future complications. Camp Sweeney provides these children with a motivating support system to overcome these struggles.

Raising funds for campers - Half of the children who come to Camp Sweeney need financial aid. Camp Sweeney's Play for the Day helps raise campership dollars to support those families in need. Since its inception, Play for the Day has raised over $1 million. This year's goal is our most ambitious yet at $200,000.

Providing community fellowship - Camp Sweeney's Play for the Day serves as Camp Sweeney's kickstart for the summer. Campers and their families can come out to meet returning and new counselors. The community to gather to have a fun family-friendly morning with activities and fellowship. It is a great way to spend Memorial Day with family and friends, supporting T1D awareness.