Desoto County News

DeSoto County Dream Center announces DC Race 5K

Aug 2, 2024- DeSoto County Dream Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Title 1 school students and their families in DeSoto County, is proud to announce its upcoming DC Race 5K. This highly anticipated event will take place on Sept. 21 at Compel Church Olive Branch Campus on  Davidson Road.  

This weekend, Aug. 2-4,  is the opening and matching weekend for the race. Homer Skelton Ford has graciously offered to match all race registrations or donations to the DeSoto County Dream Center. Their goal is to raise $20,000 this weekend for Homer Skelton Ford to match. All proceeds from the race helps the Dream Center to continue providing food, clothing, healthcare and education through their programs.  

You can participate in their efforts to meet their goal by signing up to run or walk the race, sponsor a  Dream Center child to participate in the race or you can just donate to the Dream Center. All of these  monetary sources will go towards the Dream Center meeting their goal of raising $40,000 this weekend  with the support of the match from Homer Skelton Ford.  

DeSoto County Dream Center would like to express its gratItude to Homer Skelton Ford for generously  supportIng this event. 

If you would like to participate in this exciTIng matching weekend, visit www.desotodreamcenter.org and click “Events” tab or click the “Get Involved” tab if you would like to volunteer or partner with the  Dream Center.