Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals!
Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals!
Get ready for the Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals in September!
Join us at Johnny Junxions, 385 Hillcrest Way, Bedford, IN 47421 from 6pm-8pm on September 13th to support the Batcole Foundation and their mission to fund kids' cancer research and support families.
There will be a life-size Hot Wheels box to turn your car into a life-size Hot Wheel, a cruise in, Hot Wheels races, and Batcole gear sale. Don't miss out!
Batcole Foundation Golf Scramble
We are excited to invite you to join us for the Inaugural Batcole Foundation Golf Scramble!
Date: May 11th, 2024
Time: Shotgun Start- 9AM
Location: Stonecrest Golf Club, Bedford, IN
Cost: $300 per Team (max of four players per team) with a maximum of 30 teams!
Come enjoy a day filled with fun, golf, and making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Your participation and support will help us continue our mission of funding pediatric cancer research and supporting affected families. Your cost includes 18 holes of golf on the beautiful Stonecrest Golf course, a cart and catered lunch from Holt’s Cafe!
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a day of outdoor enjoyment, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab your clubs and join us for a memorable day for a great cause.
Help us make a meaningful impact together at the Inaugural Batcole Foundation Golf Scramble.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact us at: batcole@batcolefoundation.com for more information!
Cole's Birthday of Caring
HELP US CELEBRATE COLE’S 20TH BIRTHDAY!
We are so excited to celebrate Cole’s birthday again this year! He would be 20 and to celebrate his special day, we’re again collecting toy donations as well as donations for the shelters to help the cats and dogs that Cole loved so much! We would love for you to share with us in his special day.
The toys will be delivered to IU Health Bloomington Hospital for kids that are inpatient or undergoing a procedure, while the animal goodies will be delivered to local shelters.
We can’t thank of a better way to celebrate the sweetest boy we know than by helping others.
We’ve made it easy— just shop through the Amazon link below and pick a gift. The gift can be sent directly to our home, where we will sort and deliver on his special day. There are all kinds of price points and EVERY single gift makes a huge difference! We periodically update the wish list as well.
Thank you so much for celebrating Cole’s birthday with us!
Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk
Join us for this year’s Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk!
Date: October 14th, 2023
Time: Race starts at 4PM (packet pick up and registration from 2:30-3:45)
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County
Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk
Let’s face it, 2020 was rough, 2021 was even more frustrating, so in 2022, the show, eh, the SHOE, must go on!
Register today for the 2022 Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk! The in person race will start at 4 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County in Bedford, Indiana.
There will be a kids’ entry option and a virtual option as well!
Cole's 18th Birthday of Caring!
We hope you will join us in celebrating Cole’s 18th Birthday of Caring!
Cole will be turning 18 this year and like every year, we love to celebrate his giving spirit by giving back to others!
We will be hosting a toy drive again for kids in the hospital- as you know, Covid has dampened donations so toys are needed for local hospitals! We will share our Amazon wish list and toys will be sent directly to our home… we will sort and distribute the toys to local hospitals-
Thank you for sharing Cole’s birthday with us!!
Amazon wish list (which will be periodically updated):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3O3IUXRDYVK8C?ref_=wl_share
Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals!
Join us for the Hot Wheel Races!
Stay for the Classic Car Cruise In!
Turn your car into a LIFE SIZE Hot Wheel!
Listen to Shannon & Deb!
Get your Batcole Gear!
Support Kids’ Fighting Cancer!
Batcole 6th Annual Hot Wheel Nationals
Save the date! Batcole Hot Wheel Nationals will be on Friday, September 18th 2020!
Cole's Birthday of Caring
This is a day of caring to celebrate Cole's 16th birthday! We want everyone to take time out of their day to bless someone else- take a treat to a shut-in or neighbor, take some toys to the hospital, pay the adoption fee or take some food for a shelter animal-- be like Cole!
Since Cole would be 16 this year (WOW!), Cole's sweet friend Lilli had the great idea of collecting 160 lbs of pet food (dog or cat) and taking it to the shelter! So, we will be doing this in addition to other things to honor Cole! We will be taking toys to the hospital too! The link to our pet food wish list is here (and the food will be sent directly to our house for delivery—there are also some Band-Aids on there and we will gladly accept those too!):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Q24QM4FZUFUZ?ref_=wl_share
We are also accepting gift cards for our caring program to assist families impacted by pediatric cancer, and we will be accepting gift card donations for food and gas (BP, Shell, Kroger, Marsh, McDonald's Subway, Blaze Pizza, Qdobo, Visa gift cards, etc)!
Please send any gift cards, monetary donations, toys, etc to : Batcole Foundation, 2495 Sieboldt Quarry Rd, Bedford, IN 47421 -or- happy to meet in the Bedford/Bloomington area!
We have also included a small card you can print out and give to the person that you helped (see the link below)! Thank you for sharing in our special day to honor Cole!
Don’t forget to tag @batcolefoundation #batcole #happybirthdaycole to celebrate!
Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk
Online registration is NOW OPEN for the 2019 Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk!
New this year will be a Batcole medal (guaranteed) for all participants (who are registered) before September 7th!
Trophies will be awarded to the overall male/female finisher in both the run and walk categories!
The elementary school with the most participants will be awarded the Batcole school trophy!
Race registrations are discounted through September 7th. Starting September 8th through race day registration, all race registrations will increase $5 each.
Cole's 4th Annual Birthday of Caring!!
This is a day of caring to celebrate Cole's 15th birthday! We want everyone to take time out of their day to bless someone else- take a treat to a shut-in or neighbor, take some toys to the hospital, pay the adoption fee for a shelter animal-- be like Cole!
We will be taking toys to the hospital, making toiletry bags and distributing them locally to hospitals and care centers. If anyone would like to help us provide items for the toiletry bags, we will need shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, first aid kits (small from Dollar Tree), hand sanitizer, kleenex, ponytail holders, feminine products, etc.
We are also accepting gift cards for our caring program to assist families impacted by pediatric cancer, and we will be accepting gift card donations for food and gas (BP, Shell, Kroger, Marsh, McDonald's Subway, Blaze Pizza, Qdobo, Visa gift cards, etc)!
Donations of money, gift cards, toiletries, toys, etc may be sent to: Batcole Foundation, 2495 Sieboldt Quarry Road, Bedford, IN 47421 -or- happy to meet up in the Bedford/Bloomington area!
We have also included a small card you can print out and give to the person that you helped! Thank you for sharing in our special day to honor Cole!
Salt Creek Brewery 5K/10K Race
The Salt Creek Brewery has again chosen the Batcole Foundation as its chosen charity!
Registration and check-in on Saturday, October 27th from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Races begin at 4 p.m.
Early Registration (online only) by 11:30 p.m. on October 25
http://bit.ly/scbrace2018
5k Run/Walk: $22
5k Run/Walk, child (under 15): $17
10k Run: $27 (limited to 50 people)
Same-day 5k Registration: $25
(5k child rate and 10K race option NOT available during same-day registration!)
All 5k and 10k participants receive:
Souvenir 16oz glass (guaranteed for Early registrants only)
One post-race “fill-up” of craft beer (must be age 21+, ID required) OR soda
Plus all 10k participants receive a finisher’s gift!
ATTENTION Mag 7 Series competitors: Only the 5k run and 5k walk will count for series points. No series points are available for the 10k.
10k option: For the past 4 years, we’ve heard participants say how much better the course would be if we ran it in the opposite direction (less hills? do you really think so?). This is your chance. 10k participants will literally run the course backwards and forwards… tell us at the end which direction you liked better!
LIVE MUSIC! If you want to hang out at the Brewery, we will be having entertainment before, during, and after the race! Bands will be announced at a later date!
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES- Make this a fun race by running in your Halloween costume! There just may be a prize for the best costume we see...
5K Run and Walk Awards
Top 3 overall runners (M/F)
Top 3 overall walkers (M/F)
Top 2 runners in each age category (M/F): under 15, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
10K Run Awards
Top 2 overall runners (M/F)
Finisher’s gift for everyone
Race benefits the Batcole Foundation, a Lawrence County charity that supports research and families traveling through childhood cancer. Learn more about the foundation at https://batcole.foundation/
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Bagshaw at hkhoosier@hotmail.com.
Batcole Hero 5K Run & Walk
It's time for the Batcole Hero 5K Run and Walk!
New this year are more age groups for our younger runners! So, grab a friend and come walk and run for us, and support kids' cancer research!
4th Annual Batcole Hot Wheel Nationals!
Are are ready for the Batcole Hotwheels? We are super excited! New this year will be rides in a street legal Nascar (age dependent), along with the favorite Hot Wheel Box for pictures and of course, the races! Food, fun and something for everyone! Hope to see you there! Friday, September 14th at Johnny Junxions!!
Salt Creek Brewery 5K/10K Run & Walk
Salt Creek Brewery has again chosen the Batcole Foundation as the recipient of this year's sponsorship! Hope to see you at the event! Thank you for your support!
More information and registration link can be found here: https://mag7raceseries.com/?event=salt-creek-brewery-5k-10k
Registration and check-in on Saturday, April 14 from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Races begin at 4 p.m.
Races begin and end at the Salt Creek Brewery, 466 Old State Road 37 North, Bedford, Indiana
Early Registration (online only) by 11:30 p.m. on April 12
- 5k Run/Walk: $22
- 5k Run/Walk, child (under 15): $17
- 10k Run: $27 (limited to 50 people)
Same-day 5k Registration: $25
(5k child rate and 10K race option NOT available during same-day registration!)
All 5k and 10k participants receive:
- Souvenir 16oz glass (guaranteed for Early registrants only)
- One post-race “fill-up” of craft beer (must be age 21+, ID required) OR soda
Plus all 10k participants receive a finisher’s gift!
10k option: For the past 4 years, we’ve heard participants say how much better the course would be if we ran it in the opposite direction (less hills? do you really think so?). This is your chance. 10k participants will literally run the course backwards and forwards… tell us at the end which direction you liked better! We’re offering the 10k option THIS YEAR ONLY to celebrate our race’s 5th anniversary.
LIVE MUSIC! A local group will be playing music from 3 to 6 p.m. If you want to hang out at the Brewery into the evening hours, a second group will take the stage at 7 p.m.
5K Run and Walk Awards
- Top 3 overall runners (M/F)
- Top 3 overall walkers (M/F)
- Top 2 runners in each age category (M/F): under 15, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
10K Run Awards
- Top 2 overall runners (M/F)
- Finisher’s gift for everyone
Cole's Birthday of Caring!
This is a day of caring on Cole's birthday! We want everyone to take time out of their day to bless someone else- take a treat to a shut-in or neighbor, take some toys to the hospital, pay the adoption fee for a shelter animal-- be like Cole! We are also accepting gift cards for our caring program to assist families impacted by pediatric cancer, and we will be accepting gift card donations for food and gas (BP, Shell, Kroger, Marsh, McDonald's Subway, Blaze Pizza, Qdobo, Visa gift cards, etc)!
We have also included a small card you can print out and give to the person that you helped! Thank you for sharing in our special day to honor Cole!
Batcole Foundation Dance Marathon!
We are SUPER excited about the upcoming inaugural BATCOLE DANCE MARATHON presented by En Pointe Dance Company!
We would love for you to come out with us on Saturday, October 28th from 12-6, at En Pointe Dance Company located on the Bedford square.
Entry fee is $10 per dancer, and each dancer gets a raffle ticket. Extra tickets may be earned by bringing in kids' band-aids for Cole's band-aid projects!
Prizes will be awarded for the top three dancers who dance the longest, as well as the top three best dressed superheroes at the event!
Snacks and drinks will be provided and there will be a live DJ , t-shirt giveaways, a silent auction, and a "meet your local first responder team with their emergency vehicles" event.
Some of the great items for the giveaways include items from Nottger Chiropractic, SDJ2 Photography, an It Works Package, an Avon package, and other surprise items the day of the event!
Hope to see you there!
We are also still accepting donations for our silent auction.
100% of the proceeds go directly to the Batcole Foundation for kids' cancer research. We appreciate all who have already supported the foundation, past events, and the Batcole Dance Marathon.
3rd Annual Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals!
Make plans to join us for the 3rd annual Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals at Johnny Junxions!
Corvette Car Show!
How well do you know your Vette? Join us at Marian University for a Corvette Car Show on Saturday, April 22, 2017! Registration is from 7:30-8:30 am, Dash Plaques and Trophies will be awarded at Noon! $25.00 entry donation, and pre-entries can be mailed to: "Know Your Vette", 600 San Ricardo Ct., Greenwood, IN 46142. For any questions, please contact Jeff at 317-446-5087 or email us here at batcole@batcolefoundation.com !! Hope to see you there!
Salt Creek Brewery 5K (Run & Walk)
Salt Creek Brewery has chosen the Batcole Foundation as the recipient of this year's sponsorship! Hope to see you at the event!
Check-in and Walk-Up Registration from 3 to 3:45 p.m.
5K Run/Walk starts at 4 p.m.
Online registration link: https://mag7raceseries.com/?event=salt-creek-brewery-5k-runwalk-2
Early Registration: $20 by 11:30 p.m. on April 13 (online only)
**Special Early Registration price for kids under 15!: $16 (not available at walk-up reg.)
Walk-up Registration: $22 (cash or check only)
Race Awards
Top 3 overall runners (M/F)
Top 3 overall walkers (M/F)
Top 2 runners in each age category (M/F): under 15, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
Course Map: https://www.endomondo.com/routes/417586291
Batcole Hero 5K and Superhero Training Ground
Event Schedule
- Registration & Packet Pick-up 4:30-5:45 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County
- Start time-6PM at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County
- Awards-approximately 6:45PM
- Superhero Training Ground-approximately 7PM at Parkview Field (if raining, event will take place indoor at Boys & Girls Club)
- Childcare is not provided for the 5K, please make arrangements for your kids (they can be on the 5K course (strollers, etc) provided they're supervised!
- Please, no pets!
Batcole Hot Wheels Nationals!
Event Schedule (Subject to change)!
The following event starts at 4PM!
Hot Wheels Photo Booth-turn your car into a real life Hot Wheel! Photographer on-site for pictures!
The following events start at 6PM!
- Hot Wheels Races- Purchase Hot Wheels cars and register for races on-site at event!
- Hot Wheels Photo Booth-turn your car into a real life Hot Wheel! Photographer on-site for pictures!
- Cruise-In
- Lemonade Stand- sponsored by Cole's friends!
- Root Beer & Cream Soda-sponsored by Salt Creek Brewery
- Batcole Gear-new this year, Batcole Hotwheel National shirts!
Proceeds benefit the Batcole Foundation for kids' cancer research!
Morgan Bauer Photography Mini Photo Sessions
Click here for more information: Morgan Bauer Photography
Super Hero Mini Sessions- Benefiting the BatCole Foundation.
Children and families welcome!
Come dressed in your favorite super hero costume (children and parents may dress is costumes, but can dress in regular clothes too, if desired)
Each session cost $100
50% goes straight to the BatCole Foundation!
Each session includes:
*20 minutes of shoot time
*15 edited images on a disc or digital download with print release
*Option to purcase additional images or prints.
Session fee is due day of session-cash or check (made out to Morgan Bauer Photography)
***SESSIONS ARE BOOKED ON A FIRST COMMENT BASIS***