2026 IC Challenge: Mission Possible:
Unlock the Future
July 18, 2026 Norfolk, VA
About the event
Step into Mission Possible: Unlock the Future, an interactive experience where ESA members come together to complete missions, celebrate our impact, and take the next step toward our $5 million commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Dress in your best “agent” style (optional), and get ready to play your part in unlocking ESA’s future.
Don’t miss out - register now and get ready to make a difference! Start fundraising today and register before May 31, 2026 to call dibs on your t-shirt. All donations (including the $200 registration fee) submitted to the 2026 IC Challenge will benefit the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Costumes are encouraged! While we love to see you in the IC Challenge T-Shirt, we encourage you to dress upin your best "agent" style.
IC Challenge Fundraising Update
The IC Challenge has evolved over the years to ensure it has the greatest impact possible for St. Jude. While funds raised through the Memphis Marathon previously counted toward IC Challenge participation, this incentive was originally implemented to help grow the event in its early years. Now that the marathon has flourished, IC Challenge eligibility is based on new funds raised specifically for this initiative.
ESA members are encouraged to participate in any St. Jude fundraisers that are most meaningful to them, including the Memphis Marathon, local St. Jude Walks, and other events. Every dollar raised makes a difference in the lives of St. Jude kids and families.
Everyone can participate.
Enlist your family, friends, and co-workers to assist you in raising at least $200 to qualify you for this event.
This year, in order to raise more money for St. Jude, participation in the Memphis Marathon will NOT qualify you for the 2026 IC Challenge.
Whether or not you are able to attend the 2026 International Council Convention, you can still participate in the IC Challenge. Every Epsilon Sigma Alpha member can participate by raising money and receiving the event t-shirt.
The 2023 IC Challenge post-event survey revealed that participants would prefer to focus on the valualbe donations to St. Jude rather than earning additional incentives. In response, the 2026 IC Challenge will not have additional incentives earned with increased donations during registration. However, there will be opportunities during the event to take home fun prizes.
NOTE: T-shirts must be picked up at the IC Challenge registration table during the IC Convention. If you are unable to attend the IC Convention or will be arriving late, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your t-shirt for you.
Deadline information
The registration deadline for your donated dollars to count for the 2025-2026 campaign year is May 31, 2026. Funds received after this date will go towards the 2026-2027 campaign year.
Make all checks payable to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and mail them to ESAMC Staff in Fort Collins, CO. Or, if you would like to raise money online, follow these instructions:
Here is the url for the ESA IC Challenge page:
Here is a video with step by step instructions to help you and others to create your page.
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