I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits after the Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival. Save the date for January 25, 2025!
I am writing to express our extreme gratitude for all of your invaluable support and participation at the Festival. Your presence truly made a difference, and we couldn’t have achieved the success we had without your contribution.
2024 Milestones:
- Desert Healthcare District and Foundation as Presenting Sponsor.
- H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented a $30,000 grant to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- New and Expanded Partners: City of Palm Springs, ACBCI, H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, and Grace Helen Spearman Foundation.
- Lifestream Blood Bank reported that 32 people registered to give blood surpassing their goal, and 31 pints were donated, with 17 being first-time donors!
- 535 Runners, 125 more than 2023.
- 1,500-2,000 attendees to the Wellness Festival, up from 2023.
- 75 vendors, 15 more than 2023.
- 60 Awards Luncheon attendees, 20 more than 2023.
- Increased media partnerships: KESQ News Channel 3, Desert Sun, Marker Broadcasting, Alpha Media, KGAY & MeTV Radio, CV Independent and we hired a social media expert.
- Worked with Palm Springs Unified School District to bring in the PlayWorks program to elementary school kids.
Post Event Media:
H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Grant Presentation
https://kesq.com/news/2024/01/26/new-impact-grant-program-awarded-to-make-a-wish/
Festival Kick-Off Feature:
https://kesq.com/news/2024/01/27/palm-springs-health-run-wellness-festival-kicks-off/
Photos from PS Health Run & Wellness Festival by David A. Lee
https://www.flickr.com/photos/199856407@N04/
Your dedication to delivering quality and engaging experiences to our guests did not go unnoticed and we are grateful for your flexibility and cooperation throughout the planning and execution of the festival. Your professionalism and enthusiasm were truly appreciated by our team and the attendees.
As we look ahead to the future Palm Springs Health Run and Wellness Festival, we are eager to continue our partnership with you. Your insights and suggestions for improvement are invaluable to us, and we are committed to improving each year.
Thank you for your support, passion for promoting health and wellness, Wishing you continued success and good health.
Warm regards,
Jeff Hocker
Executive Producer
jeffhocker1@gmail.com
www.PalmSpringsHealthRun.com
He/Him/His
Charles Drabkin
Associate Producer
206.850.5205
cdrabkin@hotmail.com
He/Him/His
Palm Springs Office:
2286 Indian Canyon Drive, Unit E
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Ph: 760-409-1530
