Special Events
Supporting mothers who choose life for their babies involves a lot of resources, including a lot of diapers! And you can help us re-stock our diaper supply by way of a friendly competition between the Gamecock and Tiger fans of our donor base. It’s called “Daybreak’s 3rd Annual Diaper Bowl: Dollars for Diapers” and runs through midnight on November 30. The Gamecocks have won the first two Daybreak Diaper Bowls, giving us the means to purchase EveryLife diapers for our clients. Why EveryLife diapers? Here’s why:
EveryLife is an unapologetically Christian company that does not support organizations that destroy innocent life. Every other major diaper manufacturer, including Huggies and Pampers, includes coverage for abortions in their employee benefits plans, in addition to direct support for Planned Parenthood. EveryLife does not, and that is a company we love to support!
If you would like to join in this friendly competition, there are two ways you can do so:
1. Go to https://www.kindridgiving.com/App/Giving/daybreakministries. The webpage will open to the “One-time” giving tab. Then go to the “Fund” dropdown box and choose either “Gamecock Diapers” or “Tiger Diapers” to make your donation.
2. You can simply write a check to Daybreak and include your team of choice “Gamecock Diapers” or “Tiger Diapers” on the memo line of the check. And then mail your check to: Daybreak LifeCare Center, 1601 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204.
We will be providing statuses along the way on social media to keep you in the loop, and we will announce the winner after November 30! Of course, the real winners will be our clients, who will have access to a fresh supply of diapers from a pro-life manufacturer whose creed is consistent with its product.
As always, we thank you in advance for your support in this life-affirming, life-changing ministry.
Video & Photos of Daybreak’s 2025 5K at Saluda Shoals Park October 4, 2025
Thank you for joining us for the Ninth Annual Daybreak “Race for LIFE 5K”!!
See you next year – October 3, 2026!
Join us for the Ninth Annual Daybreak “Race for LIFE 5K”. It’s a “new day” in the pro-life battle against abortion as we continue to “race” to save unborn lives! All profits from this event will go to support the mission and vision of Daybreak. The race will be officially timed by Timing, Inc. for both walkers and runners.
It is NOT a requirement to participate, but we would love to have race participants obtain sponsors to join with them in supporting this event! Race participants securing sponsor support will help turn this event into a major fundraiser for our ministry!
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
- Register through the FundEasy link for the race (ALL participants must register) FundEasy Link: https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=30733 When that webpage opens, click on the “Participate” button at the top right.
- Check the “I want to help fundraise” box during registration to let us know that YOU will be a Daybreak 5K Ambassador.
- Send your giving website link to those who will be sponsoring you so they can give online!
- Pre-registration deadline is October 1, after which the price will go to $50/individual runner/walker.
IT’S THAT EASY!!
We have set an ambitious goal of $50,000 for this event, which we know we won’t make through modest registration fees. We will need both Event Sponsors and Participant Sponsors to make this goal.
If you are a business owner with a heart for saving unborn lives, would you consider being one of our Event Sponsors? We have several different levels of sponsorship, and we’d be delighted to give your business recognition on all our event promotional materials. To be a 5K sponsor, fill out the form below the “Important Details” table. After receiving your submitted form, a Daybreak representative will reach out to you via email or phone to give you more 5K sponsorship details.
Or might you consider sponsoring a Participant? The registration fees help us cover the cost of the event, but it is the Event and Participant Sponsors that provide the financial support we need!
WILL YOU HELP US?!
Important Details
| Date: | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| Time: | 8:00 am: Registration/Packet Pickup 9:00 am: Race Starts 8-11 am: Complimentary Pancake Breakfast |
| Packet Pickup: | Friday, October 3 from 9:00 am–2:00 pm at Daybreak (1601 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204) Race day from 8:00 am at Saluda Shoals Park |
| Cost: | $40 until October 1. Late registration is $50. $20 (kids ages 5-12) Kids 4 and under are free Online registration closes on October 1. Race participation is not required to donate. |
| Location: | Saluda Shoals Park 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 https://www.icrc.net/park/saluda-shoals-park |
| Shirts: | Shirts tend to run a bit small, so please keep that in mind when selecting your size (you may want to choose one size larger than usual). If you register by September 22, you will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt before the race. All registrants will receive a t-shirt, but those registered after October 1 will receive a t-shirt sometime after the race. |
| Timing: | The race will be officially timed by Timing, Inc. Race results can be found here: https://www.webscorer.com/43732 |
| Awards: | Overall Male & Female Age Group Awards Male & Female: Ages 60 & Up, Ages 40-59, Ages 20-39, Ages 15-19, Ages 10-14, Ages 5-9 Top 3 fundraisers |
5K Sponsorship Opportunities
If your family, business or organization would be interested in sponsoring some portion of Daybreak’s 9th Annual 5K, please fill out the form below. After receiving your submitted form, a Daybreak representative will reach out to you to give you more “Run for Life” 5K sponsorship details. THANK YOU!
A New Day Dawns…
at Daybreak LifeCare Center!
Our Annual Spring Gala on April 10, 2025
at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
with Special Guest, Dr. Neil C. Stewart,
Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia
was inspiring and informative!
If you missed the gala or would like to relive it, you can view it by clicking on the video below.
Also, you can view other videos of client and volunteer testimonials that were shown that evening on Daybreak’s YouTube channel: