GIVING NEWS
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October 20, 2020
Wiley X® Continues to Expand Donations of PPE to American Red Cross to Further Fight Against COVID-19
Livermore, CA (Oct 20, 2020) - Wiley X®, the leading premium protective eyewear brand to retail, safety, and government markets, has been hard at work creating and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Building upon its initial effort of more than...
October 20, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation Raises Over $2.4 Million in Virtual Multiweek Fundraiser
Watch the Celebrations of Abilities award program here SAN DIEGO, CA — October 20, 2020 – For the past 26 years, CAF has hosted its flagship community fundraising weekend of events in October. This year’s creative pivot of the 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega has raised $2.4 million over...
October 20, 2020
Houston Marathon Committee Announces Brooks Running Company as Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor for the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events
(Houston, Texas) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) announced today a three-year partnership with Brooks Running as the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the Houston Marathon Weekend of Events which includes the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron....
October 15, 2020
Darby Communications and Status Forward Announce Socially-Driven 2021 Stand Up Initiative
Asheville, NC – Oct. 15, 2020 – Darby Communications and Status Forward today announced the launch of their 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Previously geared toward nonprofits fighting to protect and preserve our public lands, the Stand Up team is proud to expand their pro bono program to also include nonprofits...
October 14, 2020
WHY Racing Launches FREE LEFTOVERS 5K
Vancouver WA The Inaugural FREE LEFTOVERS 5K is a virtual event with a mission to make a difference and help those in need. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise funds for SHARE, a local non-profit who lead the hungry and...
October 14, 2020
Life Time Foundation Joins Forces with Lake County School District to Improve Nutrition with $220,000 in Funding for School Food Program
Leadville, Colo., Oct. 14, 2020 — Leadville Race Series owner and producer Life Time, Inc., today announced a partnership that will deepen the Company’s commitment to Lake County. Specifically, the Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and charitable arm of Life Time, has partnered with the Lake County School District to...
October 14, 2020
Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Receives Grant, Unveils New Name
AUSTIN, Texas, October 14, 2020 - Austin Marathon Gives presented by the Moody Foundation, formerly Austin Gives Miles, is the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour. The new name and logo stem from the growing partnership between the Austin Marathon and the Moody Foundation....
October 13, 2020
100%® and Peter Sagan Raffle Host Raffle to Benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – October 13, 2020 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has partnered with seven-time Tour de France points champion Peter Sagan to raffle off two pairs of ultra-limited 24K Speedtrap sunglasses to benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Designed in collaboration with the most exciting man...
October 8, 2020
No Tricks and All Treats with the Doggone Howloween Virtual 5k Benefiting Paws for Purple Hearts
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Doggone Events Series expands its virtual event offering with the launch of the Howloween Virtual 5k—a go-at-your-own-pace, Halloween-themed, costumes-encouraged 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Paws for Purple Hearts. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite...
October 8, 2020
Headsweats Releases Exclusive Collection to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
BOULDER, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the science-based advocacy organization Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to raise funds for breast cancer awareness by donating 20% of the sale price from their new exclusive collection of hats and apparel. “Headsweats firmly...