Some say it takes fortitude to participate in Barber Beast on the Bay - a strength of mind, a will, synonymous with bravery and endurance.
Desiree Davis competed in the 2024 Barber Beast on the Bay four years after receiving a partial knee replacement. And, while 2024’s event was extra challenging physically, it also held a special place in her heart. "I completed it last year in honor of my brother Torsten Carlson who has Downs Syndrome. Barber National Institute has employed Tor and received services at various times.”
This is why we Beast.
At Barber National Institute we provide hope and opportunity to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health challenges and autism. The Barber Beast on the Bay is a signature event of Barber National Institute and is a visible example of our belief that all people must be afforded every opportunity to attain the greatest use of their potential.
Obstacle course races and mud runs have increased in popularity in the past decade. But there’s only one event in the country that has a one-mile adapted course for adults with intellectual disabilities and a finish line that coincides with the event’s 10-mile course so that the two courses meet up for a final obstacle and all participants cross the finish line together.
“The Beast on the Bay is a unique and fun experience, but it’s also a challenging long-distance athletic event. It’s not easy to finish. Inevitably, you start thinking about the special-needs adults and children who benefit from this fundraising event, and it helps you dig deep and push on,” says Dr. Brian Stark. “When the two courses merge- the 10-mile and the one-mile adapted course – suddenly the sweat, sand, fatigue and pain fade away. It’s then I remember how much Barber National Institute does and how much my participation matters.”
Barber National Institute fundraisers have raised over $113,000 for the programs and services provided by Barber National Institute.
Join us in crushing our financial goal. As a Barber Beast on the Bay fundraiser, you'll waive* this year's participation fee by raising money for Barber National Institute.
As a fundraiser, you'll receive lots of support including tools for social media, an online donation platform, tips for reaching your financial goal and the satisfaction of knowing that you're "BEASTING FOR A CAUSE".
In addition to a challenging training program, fundraisers layer on the extra challenge of raising a minimum of $500 by noon on Friday, Aug. 29. Over the event's 11-year history, our fundraisers have Beat the Beast and raised thousands of dollars. The last day to register as a fundraiser is Friday, August 29, 2025.
STEP 1: REGISTER FOR THE BEAST AS A FUNDRAISER
STEP 3: SEE WHO YOU'RE SUPPORTING
** All fundraisers COMMIT TO RAISING A MINIMUM OF $500 by noon on Friday, Aug. 29; anyone who has not raised the $500 will be charged the full registration cost of $125. (An additional charge of $10 for timing or $15 for elite wave will be added to the registration base cost.)**
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