Featured Charity Partners

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CHARITY PARTNERS

The Baltimore Running Festival is proud to be able to support many great causes. Since its inception in 2001, the Baltimore Running Festival has Running Festival has helped generate more than helped generate more than $15 million for our charity $15 million for our charity partners and impact the partners and impact the lives of those in need. lives of those in need. These groups all strive to These groups all strive to make this world a better make this world a better place and infl uence the place and infl uence the lives of those in need. The lives of those in need. The pandemic has caused great pandemic has caused great hardship for everyone, hardship for everyone, including all these including all these wonderful groups. Your wonderful groups. Your participation is helping to participation is helping to support amazing charity support amazing charity partners like these. partners like these. ASA’s mission is to elevate the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility by empowering them to train for and participate in mainstream running events. We are a champion of inclusion, connecting ASA Athletes to runners from the community through our Wingman Program, inspiring all to celebrate the spirit of “Together We Finish!” Th rough tremendous community support and investment, ASA provides Th e Wingman Program free of charge to the ASA Athletes and families we serve.

ROLAND PARK ANNUAL FUND

Th e Roland Park Annual Fund Incorporated (the Annual Fund) was formed to fund programs and expenditures at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School (RPEMS) that cannot be funded by other means and enhance the learning experience for the entire school community. Over the past year, the Annual Fund has supported many programs to help students and teachers transition to the virtual platform, such as funding for a school psychologist, online resources for teachers to use in their Zoom classes.

KENNEDY KRIEGER

Located in Baltimore, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. Th e Kennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating these scientifi c advances into new therapies and educational interventions while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow’s leaders in the fi eld. Th ese successes benefi t millions of children and families around the world. For more than 40 years, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center has been providing uncompromising and unparalleled care to those that have been critically injured. A survivor’s life after trauma has many ups and downs. Healing the physical injuries of trauma is only a portion of recovery: an individual also needs to heal emotionally. We are in awe of the strength and courage that must be mobilized to heal, and we understand that recovery after a devastating injury can be a long and complex journey—often lasting a lifetime. We are committed to supporting patients and their families throughout their journey toward wellness through the Trauma Survivors Network

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY

Francis Scott Key Elementary/ Middle School is located on a sprawling green campus in the Baltimore neighborhood of Locust Point. We deliver on our mission by providing outstanding programming and having committed teachers, students, families, staff , and local and nationally renowned community partners. In addition to serving our neighborhood enrollment zone, we off er Advanced Academics to middle school students from across the city.

JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN’S CENTER

Founded in 1912 as the children’s hospital at Johns Hopkins, the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center off ers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with more than 92,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 admissions each year. It is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S.News & World Report and is Maryland’s largest children’s hospital with the only statedesignated Trauma Service and Burn Unit for pediatric patients. Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way society approaches homelessness. Our unique model demonstrates that individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead if you fi rst restore confi dence, strength, and self-esteem. For all in need, we aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that off ers compassion and hope.

PPROM (MAKING WAVES FOR CORAL + THE PPROM FOUNDATION)

Th e PPROM Foundation is a nonprofi t organization that provides resources and support for those experiencing Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) in pregnancy and beyond. PPROM occurs in 4 of 100 pregnancies, is the identifi able leading cause of preterm birth in the United States, impacting approximately 40% of all premature deliveries. Our three-pronged focus includes Advocacy, Partnerships, and the PPROM Registry.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DETERMINATION

DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning various sports, including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. Th e collective eff orts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing. Join DetermiNation, and you’re not just participating in an endurance event. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives it our all through things like breakthrough research, a 24/7 cancer helpline, and free rides to chemo. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay relentless in the fi ght against cancer.

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