ACTIVATION EVENTS
Make a difference in the lives of kids growing up without dads, and grow in community with other dads as you do.
We’re moving from simple awareness to courageous action on behalf of the fatherless.
In 2019, 27 dads completed a century bike ride and raised $17,000 for local and global fatherlessness initiatives under the name, Fathers for the Fatherless—an extension of DadAwesome. Since then, hundreds more have joined the movement, funding local projects and providing 1.8 million meals to fatherless kids worldwide.
But the story doesn’t end there. Dads who have chosen to engage in these physically sacrificial challenges are also being impacted. Fathers for the Fatherless fulfills a longing in many dads for a “brotherhood,” and a greater understanding of the Father’s heart—something they inevitably end up extending to their own children.
“One of the byproducts of challenging men to take up the needs of the fatherless and exert themselves doing something physical like this, is that it teaches you to get your eyes off of yourself. You start seeing your family differently, and you start thinking differently about your role as a dad.”
-F4F Participant
Our Strategy
To end fatherlessness globally, each event gives 75% of funds raised to Venture, and 25% to a local organization.
We partner with organizations with a longstanding commitment to serving the fatherless in tangible ways.
Activation Events
100 Mile Bike Rides
DadAwesome’s original activation event—a century bike ride. Whether you’re an avid cycler or just cycling around the block with your kids, the F4F 100 offers the right amount of challenge for you. Join one of our several U.S. chapters, or ride virtually.
Triathlons
Push yourself to new limits by joining an F4F Triathlon team. With new locations being added yearly, there are opportunities for you to grow, train, and compete alongside other dads on behalf of the fatherless.
Spartan Races
This isn’t the same backyard obstacle course you’ve been crushing with the kids every weekend—but it is just as fun. Join a passionate group of thrill-seeking dads as they scale walls to break down barriers for the fatherless.
