2020 Hot Dog Challenge

Since 2015, The Hot Dog Challenge has been working to #MakeHotDogsGreatAgain. What started as an informal “eat a dog, snap a dog” amongst friends has evolved into The Hot Dog Challenge, a 40 day fundraiser to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind.

As we reach our 5^th year, the success we’ve accomplished with your support has inspired us to add a second charity to our cause. Jeff Cortese has become a big part of The Hot Dog Challenge over the past 4 years, and we are proud to be raising money for the New York Presbyterian Hospital for Brain Cancer Research on his behalf.

The Hot Dog Challenge also wants to thank all of the fans, participants, and donors this year. We know not everyone has the stomach to tackle our 40 day challenge, but this year we want to see what the average hot dogger brings to the table. If 40 days of hot dogs are too many, simply post your best hot dog video on Instagram and nominate 3 people to respond within 24 hours. If you are tagged and can’t respond within a day, we ask that you make a donation to the cause of your choosing. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAG @Official_HotDogChallenge IN ALL VIDEOS. Get creative and have fun! We will be sending an official #MHDGA hat and #Dogginit4Jeff t-shirt to the best video of the season.

We’re still taking on the 40 day challenge and hope that there are some brave souls out there who will join in too. The rules are simple, eat at least one hot dog every day for 40 days, and make sure you document the dog via Instagram or Snapchat. The challenge begins on May 26^th and ends on July 4^th 2020. The challenger with the most dogs over that span is the 2020 TOP DOG.

We know that COVID-19 has changed the way we live, but we are doing everything we can to make our 2^nd Annual #MHDGA Hot Dog Eating Contest happen again. We are working with New Canaan’s The White Buffalo to find a date to host the contest later this summer or fall if possible. We had a blast getting to interact with everyone last year, and look forward to seeing all of you again. Will Brian O’Callaghan defend his title, or will a new contender be the 2020 champ?

Welcome to the 2020 Hot Dog Challenge, if you have any questions you can reach out to Frank.Granito@gmail.com or @Official_HotDogChallenge on Instagram.

And as always, stay Guldens pony boys,

The Dogfather

2020 HDC Rules

Challenger: Min. one dog per day for 40 days. (May 26th – July 4th, 2020)
Daily Dogger: Submit video eating a dog, nominate three people on Instagram (@official_hotdogchallenge) for the next 24hrs to respond and post.
Contributors: Pledge to sponsor a challenger/individual donations.

Causes

Jeff Cortese

Jeff has been slowly losing his vision over the past few years with first signs showing in his senior year at Michigan State University. Jeff has since been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor known as glioma of the hypothalamus.

We are going into our 5th year of the Hot Dog Challenge which we have been full supporters of The Leader Dog Foundation. However, with Jeff’s health changing we have decided to add a foundation that will help support Jeff and other patients who are undergoing similar treatments and obstacles similar to Jeff. We ask if you can please donate to this cause whether its $1 or $100 we appreciate every penny donated.

#Dogginit4Jeff #Dogs4Dogs

Leader Dogs for the Blind

Leader Dogs for the Blind is an organization that helps to empower blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind people with lifelong skills for safe and independent travel. All of their services and programs are offered completely free of charge and without the help of any federal or state funding. 35 years ago, my Uncle Kevin O’Callaghan lost his vision suddenly as a result of juvenile diabetes and after five surgeries and dozens of laser procedures, was left completely blind at the age of 23. In that moment, he had lost his job, his education and his independence and had to figure out what to do next. Leader Dogs for the Blind was there for my uncle over 35 years ago and gave him back his independence, the ability to graduate from college, to get a job and to live a normal life. Kevin, now on his 4^th leader dog, currently serves as Chief Talent Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind and hopes to be able to continue to help people as Leader Dogs did for him so many years ago.

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