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Charity Partners
The Philadelphia Marathon is pleased to partner with many wonderful and worthwhile programs that support local initiatives and benefit people from right here in the Philadelphia region, nationally and around the world.
To become one of our 2012 official charity partners, please send your name and contact information to philadelphiamarathon@gmail.com. 2012 Philadelphia Marathon charity partner applications will be sent in the beginning of February 2012. Final decisions will be made in March 2012. Thank you for your interest in the Philadelphia Marathon.
2011 CHARITY PARTNER: STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE
2011 OFFICIAL CHARITIES
- The Academy at Liberty Resources is a pre-vocational training program which helps people with disabilities build the skills to be competitive in today's workplace. The Academy was founded because people with disabilities are the largest group of unemployed Americans. Committed to driving up employment for people with disabilities, including veterans, our programs are custom designed, fully accessible, and meet a diverse labor-market niche. Check out our website here: http://libertyresourcesacademy.org/.
- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers cross the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To learn more, please visit www.AlexsLemonade.org or to learn specifically about our running program, you can visit www.TeamLemon.com. Feel free to contact Addie Spector at Addie@AlexsLemonade.org or (610) 649-3034 with any questions or concerns.
CHARITY ENTRIES SOLD OUT - The Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter is the premier organization for the care and support of the 294,000 individuals living with Alzheimer's and related disorders throughout Southeastern PA, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. A 24-hour Helpline is available with trained staff and volunteers to answer questions, make referrals and provide comfort to those with the disease and their families seven days a week.
- The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 50 million Americans living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, a leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation has funded more than $400 million in research grants since 1948. Through the support of countless volunteers, the Foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; holding juvenile arthritis education and outreach programs; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. Special events such as Arthritis Walks, Jingle Bell Runs, Health Summits and Evening of Honors are held to raise crucial public awareness and support for arthritis. For more information please contact Cheryl Lutz, Director of Community Development at (215) 574-3060, ext. 116 or clutz@arthritis.org. Also, check out our local website at http://EasternPennsylvania.arthritis.org or our National website at www.arthritis.org.
- Back on My Feet promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging people in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.
- Best Buddies is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Canswerlink Cancer doesn't discriminate neither does Canswerlink. Canswerlink is a non-profit with a mission is to help make cancer patients and their families lives more manageable by providing free monthly non toxic housecleaning while they are undergoing treatment. Canswerlink is the only non profit organization of its kind. This Free monthly housecleaning service is available to all cancer patients (men, women and families with children) regardless of the type of cancer for up to one year while the patient is in treatment. Treatment is defined as, chemotherapy, radiation, recovering from surgery and/or coming home for hospice all due to cancer. Visit our website to learn more about all the good Canswerlink is doing — www.canswerlink.org.
- The Children's Tumor Foundation—is the global leader in funding medical research to find effective treatments for neurofibromatosis (NF). NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and can lead to blindness, bone deformities, cancer, deafness, disfigurement, learning disabilities and disabling pain. Hardly rare, but rarely talked about, NF affects 1 in every 3,000 births and millions of people around the world. The Foundation is leading the way in drug discovery for the disorder, with 50 drugs in the pipeline today and there will be more tomorrow; we are always evolving and you can be too. To learn more, please visit www.CTF.org and if you want to join the NF Endurance Team and run or tri to make a difference, please email or call NF Endurance Director, Sarah Coulam, 212 344-6633 x 225 at scoulam@ctf.org Ready to go? http://www.ctf.org/details/75-philadelphia-marathon.html
- City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England. In Philadelphia, corps members serve in schools to provide direct academic support in core classes, school climate activities to improve attendance and behavior and after-school programs that reinforce classroom learning.
CHARITY ENTRIES SOLD OUT - CORE Scholars (CORE) Since 2004, CORE has sponsored a need-based scholarship open to all Philadelphia high school seniors that has awarded more than $27 million in scholarship aid to over 17,000 students. CORE Philadelphia, now known as CORE Scholars, was the first of its kind in the nation to award a need-based scholarship to any graduating applicant who resides within the city limits. With an average award amount of $1,000, the CORE scholarship is not intended to cover full tuition, but rather is considered a final mile award, often used to pay for books and other expenses.
CHARITY ENTRIES SOLD OUT - Covenant House Pennsylvania (CHPA) is a private non-profit founded in 1999 which offers a full continuum of services to meet the complex needs of homeless, runaway, and trafficked youth under the age of 21. These are all kids that have nowhere else to turn in their most desperate moments. CHPA meets not only immediate needs such as shelter, food and clothing but also provide services that address long-term concerns, including healthcare, educational programs and vocational preparedness, all within the principles of unconditional love and absolute respect. The Covenant House continuum consists of street outreach, a 51-bed Crisis Center in Germantown, and the Rights of Passage transitional-living program in Kensington. Since their establishment, CHPA has served over 20,000 youth in crisis. If you are interested in running the Philadelphia Marathon for homeless youth, please call Aileen Callahan, Special Events Manager, at (215) 951-5411. For more information on our programs, please visit our website: www.covenanthousepa.org.
- Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) From the New York Highlands to the Delaware Bay, the DRN gives voice to the River and all the communities that depend upon a healthy watershed. DRN works throughout the 13,539 square mile Delaware River watershed which includes portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware. As the only advocacy organization working throughout the watershed, DRN is powerfully positioned to identify and address challenges that threaten our River and communities. DRN has stood as a vigilant protector and defender of the River since 1988. Nearly 15 million people rely on the Delaware River watershed for drinking water. This includes the 8 million people who live within the watershed, of which 1.5 million are in Philadelphia, as well as the over 7 million people in New York City and New Jersey who live outside the basin, but receive their drinking water from the Delaware River. The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing, undammed river east of the Mississippi, has the longest stretch of river designated as Special Protection Waters in the country - a status that came about largely as a result of efforts by DRN and is one of only four river sections in the Northeast designated a National Wild and Scenic River.
- DetermiNation It takes determination to endure. It takes DetermiNation to find cures. DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society's signature endurance event program that enables athletes to dedicate their training and participation in long-distance races to the fight against cancer. We run for cancer patients and their families, we run in memory and in celebration, we run for our mothers, our sisters, our dads, our brothers, and our community. We run because no one fights cancer alone. Consider becoming a member of DetermiNation for the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon or Half Marathon! In addition to running Philadelphia's biggest and best event with a nation of cancer-fighting endurance athletes, you will also receive professional coaching and group training from Haddonfield Running Company, DetermiNation racing gear and a full VIP-weekend experience. Please sign up on our website, ACSDetermiNation.org and help us put an end to cancer! Additional questions can be directed to Dan Lavelle, DetermiNation Event Manager, by email dan.lavelle@cancer.org or phone (215) 985-5360.
- The Hearts and Smiles Foundation's mission is to provide assistance to low-income families with special-needs children in the Philadelphia area, with a particular focus on the needs of siblings in those families. The foundation's hope is to offer each sibling something special. Currently, we are working with local organizations which provide summer activities for children. We are partnering to provide summer camp scholarships to the siblings of special-needs children. We want to show these children that they, too, are special. Visit our website at www.heartsandsmiles.org for more information about our programs and how you can help.
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Founded 41 years ago by a group of parents in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder advocate of type 1 diabetes research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke and amputation. As many as 3 million Americans may have type 1 diabetes, the most severe form of the disease. JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and removing the burdens and threats that the disease carries. JDRF is a highly efficient organization, with 80% of all expenditures going towards research or research-related education.
CHARITY ENTRIES SOLD OUT - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Racing for charity has become increasingly popular. It brings a sense of purpose to your training and gives you the opportunity to help others. But not all charity programs are the same. Only The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's TNT has:
- Trained nearly half a million runners, walkers, triathletes, and cyclists
- Raised over $1 billion to fund lifesaving cancer research
- Two 4-5 month training options:
- In-person program from our gigantic network of certified coaches
- On-line option - same great coaches, "virtually
- More than 200 exciting endurance events to choose from
- Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. Join Team Lung Love today to help raise awareness and add your voice to the lung cancer movement that is securing millions more in public health research dollars, while bringing hope and compassion to millions. Together we are making a difference—one mile at a time!
- Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, founded in 1958, is a 96-bed hospital providing physical and cognitive rehabilitation services. At the main facility in Center City Philadelphia, and three outpatient facilities, Magee offers comprehensive services for spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, orthopedic replacement, amputation, pain management and work injury. Magee's commitment to our patients doesn't end when they've completed therapy. Magee offers peer-mentoring opportunities, support groups, injury prevention programs to young people and one of the region's most successful wheelchair sports programs which includes competitive—and winning—rugby, basketball, tennis, and racing teams. Magee is constantly listed on US News & World Report's Best Hospital rankings, most recently making the first-ever Best Hospitals in the Philadelphia area list.
- The NephCure Foundation is the only organization committed exclusively to support research seeking the cause of the potentially debilitating kidney diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), improve treatment and find a cure. In addition to funding critical research into these two diseases, we also offer support for patients and families, sponsor informative events and seminars and hold grassroots initiatives nationally.
- Perpetual Prosperity Pumps Foundation uses a bottom-up approach to eradicating poverty by collecting used athletic shoes on a large scale. A donation of 600 pairs of sneakers helps lift a family from poverty through the M.O.R.E. (Modular Organic Regenerative Empowerment) program, a microenterprise model designed to increase small-farm productivity in the poorest rural farm areas in Africa. Last year, the Philadelphia Marathon was able to adopt families in Ghana, Africa through PPPF by collecting 1,000+ pairs of gently used sneakers at the 2010 Health + Fitness Expo. We look forward to helping even more families this year.
NO RACE ENTRIES AVAILABLE FOR THIS CHARITY - The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home and supportive services to families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at local hospitals. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House also runs Ronald McDonald Camp in the Poconos which provides one week of camp for oncology patients and their siblings. In addition, we operate two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to provide a space for families away from the bedside. Founded 37 years ago as the very first Ronald McDonald House in the world, today we are the model for over 300 Houses throughout the globe.
- Ready, Willing & Able breaks the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing paid transitional work, occupational training, housing, and comprehensive support services to homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in its year-long program. Since 2001, RWA has helped hundreds of individuals graduate into lives of self-sufficiency by attaining full-time work, securing independent housing, and maintaining sobriety. Recognized by their trademark blue uniforms, trainees in Ready, Willing & Able work to keep some of Philadelphia’s parks, lots, and city facilities clean—while re-building their lives and making the “City of Brotherly Love” a better place for all.
- Tourette Syndrome Association's mission is identify a cause, control the effects and find a cure for TS through the funding a world-wide cutting edge research program. In addition, TSA is dedicated to raising awareness, providing educational programs and other services for people living with TS and their families. TS in an inherited neurobiological disorder characterized by involuntary sudden movements and vocalizations, known as tics. A common misconception is that those affected curse uncontrollably. In fact, less than 10 percent of those affected have what is known as coprolalia. What causes TS is not yet fully understood, and to date, a cure has not been found. It is estimated that one person out of a hundred has a mild form of the disorder and one in one thousand has a severe case of TS. For more information visit: www.tsa-usa.org/teamtsa.
- Variety—The Children's Charity of Greater Philadelphia has been serving children with disabilities since 1935 and takes pride in providing programs and services to special-needs children. Its programs and services are designed to best address the children's physical, social, medical, educational, and recreational needs without regards to economic status, race, creed, gender, or type of disability. Variety serves children between birth and 18 with temporary and/or permanent disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or congenital conditions both nationally and internationally throughout its 50 tents. To learn more about our organization, please call us at (215) 735-0803 or visit www.varietyphila.org!
- The Warrior Tours Confined to a military base, our overseas troops battle daily with limited freedom, isolation and distance from their homes and families. The Warrior Tours provides an opportunity for the men and women who sacrifice so much for our peace of mind to enjoy a bit of their own by taking some of America's best sporting events—like the Philadelphia Marathon—to the troops, giving them a chance to connect with home while they enjoy a change of pace from the tensions of active duty. It's a source of physical and mental release that is as good for their bodies as for their spirits.
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