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Pick a Fight - Change a Life.TX Tough is a grassroots fundraising campaign, designed for people of all ages, for the exclusive benefit of Children's Medical Center. Participants pledge to raise a minimum of $100 annually, and PICK a specific program, service, clinic and/or research center to benefit from their fundraising.

People may not have the same cause, but TX Tough unites people through hope, courage, vision and determination to make a difference as whatever the battle being fought may be.

How do I get involved?

In 2010, we invite you to PICK A FIGHT and CHANGE A LIFE by pledging to raise $100 for a program, service, clinic and/or research center of their choice in which they are passionate about at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.

Individuals are organized into fundraising teams. There is no limit to the number of people on a fundraising team.

There is a $15 fundraising registration fee. Each fundraising registration includes: a personalized fundraising page for you or your family, fundraising tools, access to your participant center and promotional events scheduled throughout the year to assist you with your fundraising efforts. Registration fees cover administrative expenses associated with managing the fundraising campaign so 100% of FUNDS RAISED go directly to Children's Medical Center of Dallas.

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Children's TX Tough Fun Run and RelayJOIN IN CELEBRATION

TX Tough hosts and coordinates several events a year for fundraisers to participate and celebrate their fundraising efforts. The first event is the Children's Red Balloon Run & Relay, on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Children's Medical Center Legacy campus in Plano, TX.

Event Description

 

Where else will I see TX Tough?

TX Tough Grand Prix III

 

The TX Tough Grand Prix III is a promotional event designed to create awareness and drive participation in TX Tough Fundraisng Campaign and build affinity for Children's Medical Center. The Grand Prix is hosted in Victory Park in downtown Dallas, where 150 professional cyclists will lap the streets of downtown taking turns at over 40 miles per hour. The race turns out thousands of spectators and is produced in a full hour show on the WFAA8 / ABC.

In 2010 the TX Tough Grand Prix will serve as the USA Crits Championship Series Finale. The Grand Prix will be the ninth and final event for the 2010 Crits calendar.

Prior to the TX Tough Grand Prix III, category 2/3 riders will have an opportunity to race on the same course. Registration is FREE. The first 150 riders to raise $600 for Children's will qualify to start. Register here


Other Event Opportunities

TX Tough will be at events throughout the year to promote the fundraising campaign. Check out the Upcoming Events Calendar to see where we'll be.

 

 

Partnerships

TX Tough is partnering with several organizations to provide you with discounts and fitness opportunities. Check back for more information about Run On and Complete Wellness and their events and fitness programs.

 



Children's Medical Center

Children's Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, and one of the largest pediatric healthcare providers in the nation. Children's is the only academic heathcare facility in North Texas and is the only pediatric level one trauma center in the Southwest. Children's servers over 400,000 children each year with more than 50 specialty programs.