Grand Rapids Marathon
2010 Charities
Last year the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon and its charity runners contributed over $100,000 to local, state, and national nonprofit organizations.
We believe in giving back to the community that has allowed us the opportunity to host this great event. Our focus on giving back is accomplished in three ways:
Charity Partners Program:
The Charity Partner's Program is designed to help local nonprofit organizations receive financial support through the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon. We encourage nonprofit organizations to get creative with their fundraising efforts and use this event to raise as much money as possible. Whether it is through collecting pledges for runners, participating on a fundraising relay team, or getting your own corporate sponsors, the fundraising potential of each charity is directly related to the amount of work your organization puts in.
All charity partners will receive a link to their personalized fundraising page on the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon website and will also be invited to have a booth or display at the Charity Village area on race day.
If your organization is interested in participating in this program, please complete the Charity Partners Application by July 1, 2010. Questions? Email: Matt Chapman
Charity Runners:
For some reason, a lot of runners are interested in raising money for charity. Maybe it's because people enjoy the challenge of setting a goal and accomplishing it. Maybe it's because people like helping others. But more than likely, it's because runners are just great people who want to give back to their communities.
If you are interested in running to raise funds for charity, please choose from one of our great charity partners below. You can also raise money for a charity of your choice, simply follow the instructions when you register for the marathon and you will receive more information about participating as a charity runner in the 2010 Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon
Charity Village:
All of our partner charities and charity runners are welcome to join us on race day in the charity village VIP area. Charity village features a separate gear check for charity runners and all charity partner organizations are encouraged to showcase their charity by setting up a display at one of our tables. Bring friends, family, food, and smiles. This is an area to celebrate your accomplishment and put your charity in the spotlight.
The Grand Rapids Marathon supports local charities with a strong community presence. Below is a list of organizations we are currently supporting. Please visit this site often, as we will be adding more organizations in the future:
|
Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer through your participation in the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon! The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. |
|
The mission of Alternatives in Motion is to provide wheelchairs to individuals who do not qualify for other assistance, and who could not obtain such equipment without financial aid. |
|
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Helen DeVos Children's Hospital was created to fill a critical gap in West Michigan health care - the need for a hospital devoted solely and specifically to children. More than a decade later, they have become a tertiary referral center and an established leader dedicated to improving the health and lives of children and families. Behavioral Pediatrics Blood and Bone Marrow |
|
Metro Health Hospital Foundation The Metro Health Hospital Foundation relies greatly on philanthropic support and provides opportunities for individual donors to make a difference. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, funding is available to prevent catastrophic illnesses, provide life-saving education, and improve the health and well-being of the community. |
 |
Our project "Operation Pillow Talk" is a project designed to decorate pillows for all American men and women deployed overseas. When the troops deploy, they are not issued a pillow because it is considered a nonessential item, so you can imagine sleeping without a pillow at night. This is a great project for all ages and no talent is required to sign a name, write a message, or draw a picture on the pillow. |
|
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. |
|
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team in Training) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exists to help find a cure for blood cancers such as Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and Hodgkins Disease and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. |
|
Van Andel Institute (VAI) is committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations through basic and translational biomedical research and science education. |
|
National MS Society, Michigan Chapter MSAMS is a group of dedicated runners whose single cause is to free the world of MS forever through awareness and fundraising. Every dollar that MSAMS members raise goes directly to the mission and helps support the more than 18,000 people in Michigan affected by MS. |
|
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic killer of children. There is no cure-there is no treatment. SMA is a degenerative neuromuscular disease that robs the body of the muscles to move, swallow, & breathe. 50% will not live to be 2-years-old. 1 out of 30 people are carries of the SMA gene. 1 in 6,000 births is affected by SMA. We need your help now to get closer to the cure that will save our babies! |
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Days : Hours : Minutes : Seconds
