About
Every year thousands of people raise money for charities through walk-a-thons, marathons, bike races and other fun events. Charity Mile provides information for participants so they can raise more funds for their selected charities, get training tips, nutrition and race day equipment, information on upcoming events and more.
Charity Mile is published by Step by Step Fundraising Inc.
Meet the Team
Jo Bennett, Director
Your Charity Mile director, Jo Bennett, is also a writer who has specialized in marketing and technology. Each year she is involved in several charity runs, walks and soccer tournaments. She regularly places high in her age group in 10k and half-marathon events, and intends to ultimately run a race in each U.S. state. Jo’s Charity Mile page
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Sandra Sims, Founder
Sandra Sims began fundraising as a volunteer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and walked her first marathon in Anchorage Alaska. After that experience she began Step by Step Fundraising as a way to share her experience with others. Sandra’s Charity Mile page
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Lori Rice, Writer – Running & Event planning

Lori Rice is a freelance writer with a Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Fitness and Health. Throughout her 10 years of work in the field she has served as race coordinator for several 5K run/walk events. As former program coordinator of a university-based, statewide physical activity campaign she has assisted community organizations with program development and local fitness event planning. Lori’s blog | Lori’s Charity Mile page
Carrie Hill, Writer – Walking & Event planning
Carrie spent five years as Southern Utah Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, where she organized the annual Memory Walk and other fundraising events. She still serves on the local Alzheimer’s Association’s Advisory Council and continues to participate in Memory Walk every year. Carrie’s blog | Carrie’s Charity Mile page
Guest Posts
Would you like to write for Charity Mile? We are accepting submissions for guests posts. Find out more about our guidelines here.



