12-03-2025
Slaying the beast — Beast on the Bay announces 2025 event will be its last
(WJET/WFXP) – A popular athletic event has announced that it will no longer be continuing after this year.
On Tuesday, March 11, Barber Beast on the Bay made a post on their Facebook that their 2025 fundraising event would be their last.
A further statement posted on their website explained that rather than seeing the event lose steam over time, they'd like to end the event while it was still a success to leave behind a 'lasting legacy.'
Barber National Institute Senior Vice President Robert Barber thanked everyone who participated in the event over the last 11 years, and hopes that people will continue to support the Barber National Institute after the beast has been slain.
'While the Beast on the Bay is coming to an end, our commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities is unwavering. We will continue to channel our resources into innovative programs and services that create opportunities and transform lives,' said Barber. 'We encourage our community to stay involved at Barber National Institute in other meaningful ways – through volunteering, giving or advocating for inclusion.'
The institute stated that their adaptive course will continue, just in a new format.
The final Beast on the Bay event will take place at Presque Isle State Park on September 6, 2025.
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