2017 Race Results & Photos
Our 2017 Haita Hustle, hosted by DEXA for Global Humanity, was a great success. We’d like to thank all those who donated their time and talent in helping raise awareness for a great cause. You can go to Dave’s Performance Footgear’s Facebook page to view photos event or view the race results on their website.
About the Haiti Hustle
At the end of the summer in 2014 Dr. David Bejot was inspired to have a 5k race hosted by DEXA for Global Humanity. Our primary initiative was to raise awareness about all of the suffering in Haiti. Dave and I have worked in Haiti for over ten years. It has been an amazing experience. We set out out to pour ourselves into a suffering community and country and in return our cup overflows. We have very limited skillsets. Dr. David Bejot is a very talented optometrist and I am a mechanical engineer. It will never cease to amaze me how many wonderful people have come into our lives with the skillsets needed to help us.
I want to personally thank every single person who has helped us, supported us and have engaged with us. If you have signed up for this race today, thank you so very much. If you want to know more, please contact us. We don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds it.
Sincerely,
Eric R. Messer
Join Our 5K Walk/Run To Aid The Needy In Haiti
The Haiti Hustle, a 5K walk/run to raise funds for medical and construction projects in Haiti, will take place August 26th at Bedford High School located at 8285 Jackman Road in Temperance, Michigan.
All the money raised by the 5K event will be used to help the people of Dessalines, Haiti through providing clean water, the Claire Heureuse Hospital, the Ebenezer Glenn Orphanage and School, and the Dessalines Eye Clinic.
Meet Our Sponsors
How To Register Or Become A Sponsor
Online registration is available at Dave’s Running Shop. You may also register by mail by simply downloading the entry form below and mailing it in with your entry fee. Please make fees payable to DEXA For Global Humanity. The entry fee is $25 for racers who register by mail or online by July 31st and $30 from August 1st until the day of the event. Interested sponsors can also download the form below to get started.
Registration fee and entry forms should be mailed to:
DEXA For Global Humanity
7359 International Drive – Suite A
Holland, Ohio 43528.
For additional information, call DEXA at 419-913-8313 or email info@dexahaitirelief.com.
Runners can pick up their race packet at Dave’s running shop at the Star Lite Plaza located at 5700 Monroe Street, Sylvania,OH 43560 on Friday August 25th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Participants can also register at packet pick up by paying by cash or check. T-shirts may not be available for these registrations.
Race day registration will open at 7:30am and the Kids Run starts at 9:00am Adult run/walk will start at 9:15am. The off-road course will begin and end at Bedford High School. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available for late or race day entries. Join us after for food provided by our main sponsor Sidelines Sports Eatery.
What DEXA Does For The People Of Haiti
DEXA is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation formed by Dr. David Bejot and Eric Messer in 2011. DEXA provides comprehensive eye care, medical and technical support for the Claire Heureuse Hospital and resources to the local orphanage in Dessalines, Haiti. DEXA has been very active within the community.
Our latest eye team saw 450 patients, with one doctor, and will assist with a team of cataract surgeons in October. It is incredibly rewarding to witness functionally blind people see again. In June, a team will be working at the orphanage and the school.
DEXA’s long-term goal is to assist in developing a new, state-of-the-art Community Health Center provide education, nutrition, pre-and-post natal care, disease prevention, medicines and vaccinations to the people of Dessalines.
We are always looking for people who want to join DEXA in providing care, education and resources for the community of Dessalines. If you are interested in contributing in a more powerful and impactful way,please check out our giving page to learn more.
Planning Committee
- Sarah Ludwick-Davis, Race Coordinator
- Dave Bejot, Marketing
- Eric Messer, Sponsors
- Cindy Malak, Volunteers
- Wanda Winslow, Graphic Apparel
- Don Winslow, Financial
- Kate Bernyk, Social Media
- Jim & Julie Gault, Kids Zone
- Robin Messer, Administrative
- Becky Fielder, Administrative