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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Philadelphia Running Group Encourages Homeless

Posted April 9th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: News & Results, Columns, Health & Fitness, SPOTLIGHT

back on my feet homeless running group logoAll too often, the streets of Philadelphia can be marked by homeless individuals whose inspiration stereotypically seem to have been lost in bad decisions, unfortunate circumstances or what some critics unwarrantably call pure laziness. But in the “city of brotherly love,” the homeless are stomping on the stereotypes… with their running shoes. That’s right—they’re joining together to overcome life’s challenges through one of the most self-disciplining sports out there—running.

Back on My Feet is non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia’s homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

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USATF study reveals
charity fundraising by runners, walkers surges
to over $714 million

Posted October 29th, 2007 at 2:45 PM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

USA Track & Field LogoMarking a trend of continued growth, road runners and walkers raised $714 million for charity in 2006, USA Track & Field (USATF) announced Monday. The figure marks a nearly 9 percent increase over 2005 and shows continued, steady increases since USATF began its annual charity survey in 2002.

The Nike Women’s Marathon and Half-Marathon was named the 2006 USATF Charitable Race of the Year, while the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its GREAT STRIDES program was honored as 2006 Charitable Organization of the Year.

Conducted internally by USATF, the national governing body of track and field, long-distance running and race walking, the study revealed that more than $714 million was raised for charitable causes by runners in 2006.

charity runners walkersUSATF gathered data from national charitable race series/organizations and a sample of nearly 200 running/walking races, including many of the country’s largest races.

“The continued growth of charity fundraising in the current economic climate shows the dedication of charity runners and walkers to their cause, as well as the strength of road running in this country,” said USATF CEO Craig A. Masback.
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USATF Foundation awards Youth Grant to XC for Youth

Posted October 26th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results, Cross Country

cross country for youth logoThe USA Track & Field Foundation has presented a $1500 youth grant to Cross Country for Youth in Charlotte, N.C., USATF Foundation Director Tom Jackovic announced Wednesday. The grant was presented to Cross Country for Youth Director Reggie McAfee by USATF Foundation Directors Ike Belk and Jim Beatty in a ceremony in Charlotte.

Cross-Country For Youth is a non-profit organization that fields cross-country teams for middle-school aged boys and girls in grades 6-8. The group competes in several meets throughout the fall, locally and regionally. It was awarded the grant to assist with expenses including T-Shirts, running shorts, socks, shoes and enrollment fees.
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Sole Responsibility launches 3rd annual shoe collection campaign for Darfur refugees

Posted April 25th, 2007 at 2:00 PM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: News & Results, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

sole responsibility.jpgTracey Clark, Managing Partner of Bridgehead Coffee and Alew Bwolo a refugee from the Sudan region of Africa will join representatives from Sole Responsibility as they launch a massive initiative to collect running shoes for the Sudanese refugees from Darfur. Alew will share his experiences of life in a refugee camp.

Sole Responsibility is a non-profit organization formed by a group of runners from Ottawa. Until May 31st, Sole Responsibility will collect used running shoes throughout the city and at the Pfizer Sports Expo at the Ottawa Race Weekend.

Last year Sole Responsibility collected over 2500 pairs of shoes. In previous years shoes collected by Sole Responsibility were sent to Chad, Africa where they were distributed by the UNHCR to the Sudanese refugees from Darfur.
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Support the “Global Days for Darfur” by entering one of their many, local runs/walks

Posted April 25th, 2007 at 10:18 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

global days for darfurTime is running out for the people of Darfur. Four years of genocidal violence has left over 400,000 dead, 2.5 million innocent civilians displaced, and 4 million men, women, and children completely reliant on international aid for survival. Not since the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has the world seen such a calculated campaign of displacement, starvation, rape, and mass slaughter.

To call attention to the escalating violence and the continued failure of the international community to adequately respond to this crisis, activists across the world have come together to plan “Global Days for Darfur”. This week of races, rallies, marches and vigils will run from April 23rd to April 30th and will highlight that “time is running out” for the people of Darfur.

The week-long campaign also features several running races and walks. These running and fitness events are generally planned for Saturday, April 28th.
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