A Tradition Begins…

The Krispy Kreme Challenge started in December 2004 as a dare between a few NC State undergraduate students. Sophomore Ben Gaddy took home bragging rights that afternoon, running the race in 34 minutes and 27 seconds. After receiving positive coverage from campus news papers, Krispy Kreme Challenge was placed as #85 on the “102 More Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate” by Sports Illustrated. On campus, it was also named the #1 Thing to Do Before You Graduate. Organizers decided to publicize the Krispy Kreme Challenge and turn it into something that would not only be an event to bring together people from all over the country but also to benefit an important cause along the way.  It was no surprise, when organizers selected The NC Children’s Hospital as the most deserving beneficiary of this ultimate collegiate challenge.

The NC Children’s Hospital

The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is a specially designed hospital that caters to the needs of children that are sick or injured, and their families.  This state-of-the art facility was designed with children in mind, and provides conveniences to the patients that help them to just be kids, such as a 2-story play atrium designed to look like an outdoor park.  In addition, the hospital has the state’s only fully accredited hospital school, which keeps patients from kindergarten to 12th grade on top of their studies.  The medical amenities include a newborn critical care facility, a cardiac care unit, and a comprehensive cancer center.  All proceeds from the Krispy Kreme Challenge are donated to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital so that its staff can continue to provide the best care and facilities for their patients.

Our Story is Really Your Story

If you’ve participated or plan to participate in the Krispy Kreme Challenge in any way, feel free to leave a note below to share what the event means to you.  Also, if you have pictures from past Challenges, please consider uploading them to our Facebook page.