Chamber ‘Donut Dash’ helps raise more than $15,000 for three St. Joseph museums
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Three local museums will be the recipients of sizable financial gifts this holiday season thanks to a passionate community of local runners.
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that more than $15,000 was raised and presented to Robidoux Row, Patee House Museum & Jesse James Home and Mount Mora Cemetery as part of the popular 5k run/timed walk hosted by the Chamber.
St. Joseph runners showed out in force this year with approximately 400 people joining the race, a notable increase from around 300 runners in 2024. Just over $5,000 will now go to each of the museums.
The Donut Dash is a family friendly run through the streets of downtown St. Joseph, featuring Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row. Along the route, participants can stop at designated areas for beverages and donuts courtesy of Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop.
