join the fun!
general information
When:
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Doors open 12:00pm | First race: 1:00pm
Location:
Canterbury Park | 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379
( Map it )
In the "Longshots Room" located on north end of the Mezzanine level
How do I register?
Join the fun by registering you and your party here.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Doors open 12:00pm | First race: 1:00pm
Location:
Canterbury Park | 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379
( Map it )
In the "Longshots Room" located on north end of the Mezzanine level
How do I register?
Join the fun by registering you and your party here.
make a difference!
By joining the Race for the Children, you help us reach more of the children and adults who need our services!
Where do the funds go?
Revenue raised by this event go towards supporting the services we provide that are not covered by insurance or government contracts.
In addition, because this revenue is unrestricted, funds can be put towards immediate needs such as administrative functions that are essential to the operation of the organization, or maintaining the safety of our building for our clients.
If I can't make it to the race, can I still support?
Yes, you can! Check out these options for contributing to the event:
Where do the funds go?
Revenue raised by this event go towards supporting the services we provide that are not covered by insurance or government contracts.
- Clinics: We provide therapeutic interventions that support healthy brain and body development. These interventions help children and adults navigate a spectrum of challenges – developmental disabilities, brain injuries, behavioral challenges and other day-to-day struggles.
- Turnquist: Our Childcare Center provides high quality child care for at-risk children whose development is affected by poverty and other traumas. We also provide supports for teen parents, ensuring the safety of their children while they work or continue their education.
- MLRC: Our Minnesota Learning Resource Center trains Educators and Family Child Care Providers in our developmental approach: helping children thrive academically and socially.
- Home-Based: We provide supports for children and adults with a variety of physical, mental, behavioral and emotional needs. Our program recruits, trains, and places Personal Care Assistants with families. We also offer Homemaking and Respite Care Waiver Services.
In addition, because this revenue is unrestricted, funds can be put towards immediate needs such as administrative functions that are essential to the operation of the organization, or maintaining the safety of our building for our clients.
If I can't make it to the race, can I still support?
Yes, you can! Check out these options for contributing to the event:
- Make a One-Time Donation
- Donate items to our Silent Auction and Wall of Wine
- Join our Garden Of Hope to become a sustainer of our programs
- Become a Business Sponsor
