About

Every year, millions of people raise money for charities through walk-a-thons, marathons, bike races and other fun events. Charity Mile is a robust network that helps “philathletes” raise more funds for their selected charities, get training tips, nutrition and race day equipment, and stay informed about upcoming events. We also provide organizers with everything you need to know about planning and managing successful, repeatable events. Welcome to the premier community for athletic fundraising!

Meet the Team

Jo Bennett – Director
Charity Mile director Jo Bennett is a writer whose specialties are marketing and technology. Each year she is involved in several charity runs, walks, soccer tournaments and other such events. 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

Board of Advisors

Jeffrey Rollings – Intellectual Property & Branding

Jeff is an intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience. Husband of Director Jo Bennett, he is a senior attorney at the firm of Lackenbach Siegel LLP in Scarsdale, N.Y., and advises Charity Mile on legal matters related to trademarks, copyrights, advertising and internet issues. He has been a middle-to-long distance runner since his early teens, and with Jo, runs half-marathons on a regular basis.

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

Dr. Heather Gansel – Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Dr. Gansel is a musculoskeletal specialist, and owner of Stamford, Connecticut based Head-To-Toe Chiropractic, LLC and Fitness Matters, a personal training studio. Her degrees include a doctorate in Chiropractic and Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine, and certifications in Personal Training, Holistic Medicine, BOSU Balance Training and Ergonomics.  Since 1996, she has worked with a wide range of people, including athletes, to help them function at optimal health and performance levels.

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 guest posts.  Find out more about our guidelines here.