Evan Huey – 2025 AMBASSADOR
“God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers.” It is that mindset, full of perseverance and hope, that made choosing Evan to be the 2025 Ambassador for the Hyde Park Blast an easy decision. Founded in 2001 by Hyde Park residents Cheryl Neiheisel and Chad Sims, the Hyde Park Blast started as a way to bring people together for fun, fitness, and a bigger purpose: raising money to fight cancer. What began as a small neighborhood gathering has grown into a signature Cincinnati event. Over the years, the Hyde Park Blast has donated more than $600,000 to local cancer charities, including The Cure Starts Now — a groundbreaking organization dedicated not just to treating cancer, but to curing it. The Cure Starts Now focuses on what they call the “Homerun Cure,” believing that by targeting the most treatment-resistant and aggressive cancers, especially those affecting children, researchers can unlock breakthroughs that will defeat cancer as a whole.
For the Huey family, being part of Hyde Park Blast this year is a full-circle moment. Last year, Evan could not even attend. This year, he will be front and center, showing everyone what hope and determination looks like in real life. And next year? His goal is even bigger: to walk the race himself. “It is not just a race,” Debbie says. “It is about celebrating life, celebrating community, and celebrating every step forward.” Hyde Park Blast is set for June 28 and promises a full day of events for every age and energy level. There is a four-mile run and walk through historic Hyde Park, bike races that wind through tree-lined streets, and a block party that brings music, food and laughter late into the night.
Every dollar raised goes directly to support cancer research and patient support efforts in the Cincinnati area. And if you want to get involved beyond race day, Debbie has one simple message: “Learn about it. Support it. You never know when it could be your family, your neighbor, or your friend. Every little bit helps — awareness, donations, even just showing up.” Hope has a ripple effect. It spreads through bracelets worn across the country, through friends showing up for a block party, through every mile walked and every dollar raised. It is a reminder that when communities come together, no challenge is too great. Cancer impacts more lives than we realize. But so does hope. Thanks to Evan and the hundreds of families who refuse to give up, they are proving every day that the cure really does start now.
Join the Fight – Sign up for the Hyde Park Blast today: https://hpblast.org/#registration