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HOYT Benefit Grounds
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Hold Our Youth Tight

In remembrance of Hoyt Kenneth McDonald and Sullivan Garrett Hall, Hold Our Youth Tight (HOYT) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization based out of Winterset, Iowa that holds an annual triathlon-style fundraiser event to raise awareness about infant loss, give back to the community, and as a reminder to Hold Our Youth Tight.

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Team HOYT Group Photo from year 2

About Team HOYT

Hold Our Youth Tight was formed to  remember and honor Hoyt McDonald, son of Kendra Wirth and Drew McDonald, and Sullivan (Sully) Hall, son of Katie and Lee Hall. 

Team HOYT Triathlon Participants and Teams

Register Your Team

Want to participate in the triathlon? Check our our registration page to sign your team up for the 8th annual HOYT Benefit!

Hoyt & Sullivan Memorial Playground

Community Impact

Continued support from near and far has allowed Team HOYT to give back to a community we love so dearly. Read more to learn about the ways we've been able to give back.

Team HOYT contributing to the Madison County Sportsmen's Club

Our Sponsors

We attribute many of Team HOYT's successes to our biggest supporters and the love shared from our community. Learn how you can get involved at our sponsorship page.

Trap Shooting at the annual HOYT Triathlon event

Annual Triathlon

The Hold Our Youth Tight Triathlon is back for a seventh year to remember and honor Hoyt McDonald, son of Kendra and Drew McDonald, and Sullivan (Sully) Hall, son of Katie and Lee Hall. 

Team HOYT participants gathering for a quick photo

Event Photo Gallery

View photos from previous annual triathlons, community involvement events, and Team HOYT at our photo gallery. Have photos to share? Send us an email!

Support the cause.

Your donation will be put toward upcoming HOYT triathlon events, community impact goals and to support families in need.

Contact Team HOYT

Looking to volunteer at an event?
Having trouble registering a team for the annual triathlon event?
Want to contribute to Hold Our Youth Tight offline?

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If you know of a family in need or have an idea for how Hold Our Youth Tight can give back to the community, please contact us using the Questions section below. We'd love to hear from you! Team HOYT will review your inquiry and reach out to you as soon as possible!

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