Welcome to the Baehr Challenge

Thank you for visiting. Our mission remains the same, but we are exploring new ways to raise awareness about the benefits of exercise and how to raise funding for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Please explore our website and join us in this effort.

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All donations go to the fight to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.

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OUR MISSION

Baehr Challenge, LTD is an Arizona 501(c)3 organization that creates awareness regarding fitness as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease while raising money for the Michael J Fox Foundation.

Our non-profit organization raises funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Since its inception in 2010, Baehr Challenge, LTD has raised more than $200,000 to fund scientific research for better treatments and a cure and to support local organizations that serve and guide people with Parkinson’s and their families.

The non-profit organization also reaches out to people who have been recently diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease helping them to find support and services to address the challenges of living with PD. The Baehr Challenge Team participates in panels and grassroots efforts that directly advocate for people with Parkinson’s.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PARKINSON'S

Brian's Story

My name is Brian “Grizz” Baehr. I’m 52 and I have Parkinson’s disease. In 2007, at the age of 47, I noticed a slight hand tremor and began to struggle with my hand writing. As I would write, my large, all-capital letters began to shrink leaving the last few words of each sentence illegible.

Matt's Story

When my dad was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007, it was a huge blow for our family. See, he has always been the cool-headed anchor of our family, the calm voice of reason, and the center of physical and emotional strength.

THE

BAEHR

CHALLENGE

The Baehr Challenge is an annual event that consists of teams of 2 or more people participating in a 5k staggered obstacle course race designed for all fitness levels and all ages including individuals, families and people with Parkinson’s.

The staggered-start, obstacle course and 5k race combines teamwork and tenacity to test physical fitness in a morning you will never forget. Climb hay bales, traverse fields of tires, army crawl under obstacles and run with your friends as we conquer obstacles for a cure. You can choose to do the obstacle course only and not the run portion.

The morning also includes music, silent auction, raffle prizes, food and fun for the whole family.

We invite you to enjoy the video below from a recent Baehr Challenge Obstacle Course Race.