(Cincinnati, OH) August 6, 2024 – On Sunday, August 11, Dewey’s Pizza will host their 5th Annual Run to Raise Dough 5K, a community event benefiting local mental health charities in Dewey’s six markets throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. The Greater Cincinnati race starts and concludes at Dewey’s Pizza in Oakley Square, followed by an after-party at the Geier Esplanade which will include family-themed activities and Dewey’s famous breakfast pizza which is only served at their annual 5K event. Plus, everyone can join the fun with a virtual race option, bringing the excitement to all 25 Dewey’s locations!

Dewey’s Pizza aims to slice through the stigma of mental health with a goal to raise over $50,000. Each dollar raised will be a step towards preventing suicide, fostering wellness, and making a future where mental health is celebrated and understood.

All race proceeds will go towards Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, 1N5, NAMI Montgomery County, Huckleberry House of Columbus, NAMI of Greater Cleveland, Independence Center of St. Louis, and Welcome House of Kansas City.

“We’re thrilled to bring our communities together for this special event,” said Stephanie McCall, Marketing Director at Dewey’s Pizza. “This year’s virtual race option means our guests and team members at all of our locations can join the fun and support these incredible causes. It will be an amazing day filled with energy and excitement!”

“Dewey’s Pizza has been an incredible partner with our mission to provide world-class care for children,” said Andrew Stallings, Donor Relations Officer ll at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Hospital. “Their annual Run to Raise Dough 5K not only raises vital funds but also brings our community together in a fun and meaningful way. We are deeply grateful that Dewey’s has chosen Cincinnati Children’s as a benefactor of this wonderful event.”

Dewey’s Run to Raise Dough 5K race will start at 9:00 AM with an after-party at the Geier Esplanade located in front of the Dewey’s Oakley location at 3014 Madison Road. 1N5 and Cincinnati Children’s Adapt for Life will also be onsite to celebrate and share more about their mission to improve mental health. The family-friendly party will feature face painting, Dewey’s Pizza, Braxton Brewing, Scarlet Begonia’s Flower Truck, DJ Kay from Q102, and more.

Learn more, sign up, and donate today at bit.ly/Run2RaiseDough. Each runner will receive a race shirt, a one-of-a-kind pizza slice medal, a slice of Dewey’s pizza including the exclusive breakfast pizza, and a beer (21+). Pizza, beer, and other food items will be available for purchase, and the proceeds will go towards supporting mental health charities. All virtual runners will also receive a race shirt, pizza slice medal, and a race bib.

1N5’s programming is designed to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental health. 1N5 was inspired by the statistic that one in five teens and adults live with a mental health condition. Each year over 6,600 young people die by suicide, making it the second leading cause of death in children ages 10-24 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1N5 aims to end the stigma surrounding mental health that prevents youth from seeking the treatment they need. Since its founding, 1N5 has expanded educational programming to over 130 local schools and universities, reaching 198,000 students in 2022 alone. For more information, visit 1n5.org.

Cincinnati Children’s is a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system. As a leader in research and education, Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked as one of America’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the top recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. The vision of Cincinnati Children’s is to be the leader in improving child health. More information can be found at cincinnatichildrens.org.

Dewey’s Pizza is a casual, family-friendly restaurant offering authentic pizzas, fresh salads, and local craft beer. The company celebrates more than 25 years of taking pizza to the next level with their 25 locations across the Midwest. Dewey’s is passionate about delivering exceptional quality and enlightened hospitality. In addition, Dewey’s philanthropic giving efforts are dedicated to nourishing the local community through volunteerism and fundraising efforts, raising over $1.8 million to local nonprofits since 2009. More information can be found at deweyspizza.com.