2012 Charity Partners
Run for a Reason
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Run for Autism
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a national, nonprofit organization formed and led by relatives of children and adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome. OAR is dedicated to promoting research that can be applied to help families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with autism find much-needed answers to their immediate and urgent questions. OAR funds applied research that will make a difference in individual lives; provides information that is timely, useful, and cost-efficient; and offers opportunities for the autism community to collaborate and make advances together.
Since 2003, OAR has awarded more than $3.8 million in new research grants and publishes six community-friendly resource guides in its Life Journey through Autism series.
The RUN FOR AUTISM is OAR's signature fundraising effort. By joining the team, you receive training and fundraising support from the friendly RUN FOR AUTISM staff, personal web page, t-shirt, and RUN FOR AUTISM technical shirt for race day. You can be a part of the 2012 RUN FOR AUTISM - Cleveland Team even if you're already registered for the event. Please visit our website for more information.
Prayers From Maria Foundation
The Prayers From Maria Foundation is dedicated to funding global research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for childhood brain tumors known as gliomas. We strive to raise public awareness about gliomas and bring hope to children and their families who deal with the hardships of this disease.
The Prayers From Maria Foundation has awarded over $200,000 in grants to research hospitals including The Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusettes, and Cleveland's own Metro Health Medical Center.
Our marathon team, known as the Sunflower Striders, is one of our fundraising efforts. For the 3rd year, the Sunflower Striders team of over 50 runners will participate in the Cleveland Marathon to raise awareness about gliomas and to remember the many children who have lost their battles with these deadly brain tumors. Our team motto is "Striding to ensure every child experiences life as a marathon". Please join our team and help us fund a cure for gliomas!
To make a donation in support of the Sunflower Striders, please go to www.crowdrise.com/sunflowerstriders2012. To learn more about the foundation and our other fundraising events, please visit our website at www.prayersfrommaria.org or e-mail us at swaldron@prayersfrommaria.org.
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Team in Training®
Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Look no further than Team in Training® , the “2011 Best Charity Training Program” according to Competitor Magazine. Team In Training (TNT) is the world’s largest endurance sports training program the prepares anyone from novices to seasoned athletes to complete marathons, triathlons and century rides, all the while raising money to cure cancer.
Our Team in Training® Program will help beginners cross the finish line of their first marathon, or help avid runners qualify for Boston! Our certified coaches put together training schedules that are tailored to your personal abilities and goals. We provide health, nutrition and injury prevention clinics, along with shoe-fit clinics and training supplements to help you reach event weekend injury free.
TNT has helped over 440,000 people push through their own perceived limits and achieve what they once thought was impossible. Team members reach their personal fitness goal, and are rewarded from knowing that the funds raised are helping The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission: to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Team In Training is now signing up those who wish to complete the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon on May 20, 2012 with the help of coaches, for a good cause, with new friends. TNT trains participants to either run or walk the Cleveland Half (13.1 miles) or Full (26.2 miles) Marathon or the 10K (6.2 miles). To learn more, call 216.910.1245 or visit www.teamintraining.org/noh today!
DetermiNation
The American Cancer Society DetermiNation program will help you do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer forever. With access to professional training, an unparalleled community of support, and inspiration every step of the way, the American Cancer Society will help you finish a half-marathon, marathon, or triathlon. Your personal race victory will change your life, but the finish line will be just the beginning. Because your triumph also means a triumph over cancer - where every step you take and every mile you conquer will create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
As a DetermiNation team member, you will have access to training and the ultimate VIP race experience, whether you are a first-timer or a racing veteran
To learn more about DetermiNation, call 888.227.6446 x1333 or e-mail us.
We at Girls With Sole combine fitness and wellness to empower the minds, bodies and souls of girls who have experienced abuse of any kind, or who are at-risk. We offer a large variety of fitness and wellness programs, including yoga, dance and
traditional team sports to girls who need someone to believe in them so that they may believe in themselves. Many of these girls who have experienced abuse would otherwise have no place to participate in sports or group exercise in a safe environment, or have access to group athletics.Focusing on healthy living, good nutrition, exercise and wellness will help girls make healthier choices in
other parts of their lives - making a positive impact on our community as a whole.With your help we have the potential to change the lives of girls through sports and fitness. The positive impact of girls playing sports is endless. From health benefits and self-esteem to learning life skills such as leadership and team work, it is clear that all these girls really need is a sporting chance! Please visit www.girlswithsole.org to learn about us, make a contribution of become part of TEAM LULA.
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