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Seven Reasons Athletic Charity Events and Social Activism Go Hand in Hand
We often hear about athletic charity events that raise money and awareness for diseases – in fact, I walk for Alzheimer’s disease more than any other cause – but we don’t hear as much about walking, running, or riding for social causes, even though this practice seems like a natural fit. Here are seven reasons [...]
Boston Marathon Runners Raise $87,000 for Homes for Our Troops
Congratulations to Team Home for Our Troops! This past Monday a dedicated team of 25 people ran the Boston Marathon in support of this charity. The team was made up of active and retired military members as well as a few civilians.
The program is different from other charity teams in that members come [...]
Walk for the Homeless Combines Healthy Walk with Activism
Last Saturday, January 19th, concerned citizens hit the streets of Athens, Ohio in the Good Works Sixth Annual Walk for the Homeless. The event raised $32,000 for Timothy House, a homeless shelter in the area.
There were three different routes to choose from, one for children and two for adults. Rather than just walking a route, [...]
Walkathon for Hope Raises Funds to Build Homes in Honduras
The Everyday Giving blog has a great story on an event called Walkathon for Hope. This one event will make a huge difference in the lives of people living in Honduras:
The Walkathon for Hope was made possible by the nonprofit organization Students Helping Honduras. The event had 2,000 participants and raised its goal of [...]
Oil Heat Cares “Care to Ride” raises $75,000 in Pennsylvania
Many in the northern states of the U.S.A. and Canada are concerned with the rising costs of heating their homes during the winter. One fundraiser “Care to Ride” created by Oil Heat Cares takes action to help families in need. This event includes bicyclists, motorcyclists and walkers all participating to raise funds. The event occured [...]
Fifteenth Anniversary for Housing With Love Walk in Massachusetts
The founder of Housing With Love, Bob Murray, is pleased that this year he will be able to walk the entire route. This year he battled frostbite on his feet during the winter, and his walking training has suffered.
The goal for the walk is to raise $250,000, 15% up from last year’s total. These funds [...]
25 Students Bike From Coast to Coast to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity
Many college students spend their summer working at a day camp, perhaps traveling with their families or perhaps taking additional courses towards their degrees. 25 studuents, mostly from Yale University chose to make the cross country bike trip to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
The bike trip is an annual event called The Habitat Bike Challenge. It [...]
