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Barber Beast on the Bay - 12th and Final Beast Event to be held Sept. 6 in Erie, PA
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Barber Beast on the Bay has been incredible event and we’re so proud of what it accomplished. Organizing an event of this scale requires significant resources and after careful evaluation, we have made the thoughtful decision to retire the event while it is at its peak. As an organization, we’re always looking at how to make the biggest impact, and we’ve made the thoughtful decision to shift our focus to new opportunities that best serve our mission.
We know how important the adapted course is to so many people, and we’re excited to share that this experience will continue in a new format. More details will be coming soon.
This decision was not made lightly. While fundraising efforts are an important part of our support, our primary focus is always on the individuals and families we serve. As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization, we believe this shift will allow us to use our resources in ways that best serve our mission long-term.
Every dollar raised through Barber Beast on the Bay has directly supported the programs and services of Barber National Institute. That commitment to our mission remains unchanged, and we will continue finding new ways to engage our supporters in meaningful ways.
As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization, we recognize the importance of focusing our energy and financial resources on initiatives that best serve our mission long-term. While the Beast on the Bay is coming to an end, our commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities is unwavering.We will continue to channel our resources into innovative programs and services that create opportunities and transform lives.
We encourage our community to stay involved at Barber National Institute in other meaningful ways – through volunteering, giving or advocating for inclusion.
We are open to discussions with community groups or obstacle course race coordinators.
We are incredibly grateful for your dedication! There are many ways to stay involved, including volunteering, attending other events, making a donation or advocating for inclusion and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
We are currently evaluating how to repurpose or retire event materials.
Yes! We have a final round of Beast merch available on our website.
We’d love to hear your stories. We encourage you to share your favorite Beast moments with us via email at bnievents@barberni.org.
