Fundraising my way to the Chicago Marathon
Join us on Sunday, March 30th, at noon for the Trek to Truman’s—a 13.4-mile ruck or walk from Guesthouse in West Des Moines to Truman’s Tavern in downtown Des Moines! This event is all about community, endurance, and giving back. There’s no entry fee, but by supporting our start and finish locations, we can help those who help us. Truman’s Tavern is donating $1 per pizza and $1 per cocktail sold throughout the month of March to Endure to Cure, a nonprofit that brings hope and support to children battling cancer. Whether you take on the full distance or join us at our halfway point, Ladder 13, for a 10K option, every step we take helps make a difference. Grab some friends, lace up, and let’s ruck, walk, and raise funds for an incredible cause!
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be running the 2025 Chicago Marathon on behalf of Endure To Cure, a charity dedicated to helping kids with cancer and their families. This journey is about more than just crossing the finish line—it’s about making a meaningful impact. Our goal is to raise $5,000, and every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to providing hope and support to these brave children.
Donation Link: https://2025.enduretocure.org/bruce-huckfeldt
Donation Link: https://2025.enduretocure.org/bruce-huckfeldt
#HeartAndSole
Since 2021, I've held a shoe drive to benefit those in need in our community. We've amassed just over 3,000 pairs of shoes since inception and hope to continue the drive annually each September. The Waukee YMCA, Waukee B-Bops and Fitness Sports have graciously allowed me to use their businesses as drop-off locations in the past. The first two years, the shoes were donated to the Dallas County Closet, but in 2023, we switched our donation location to the Central Iowa Shelter and Services as they are able to accommodate the large amount of shoes. The goal in 2024 was 1,000 pairs of shoes. Luckily, the community really came together and we received 1,776 pairs of shoes! Old shoes to you could be a life changer to someone else. Let’s do our part and help the community one foot at a time!
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Iowa and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Visit SHPbeds.org for more information.
The 24: 11/11/2021
This event was created as a way to do something hard and give back for Veterans Day. We chose to run one mile every hour on the hour for 24 hours and finish each run with 22 push-ups in honor of Mission 22, a veteran based charity that fights against veteran suicide.
- Total Miles: 24
- Total Overall Time: 3:33:24
- Total Push-Ups: 528
- Total Money Raised: $1,000.00.
Being Better
City Cleanup’s
