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Do you have a great training story? Are you running for a cause? What's your motivation? Let us know! Every tale needs to be told, so we want you to share your Marathon or Half Marathon story. Who knows, your story may be featured on our website or even be part of the race day television coverage.
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What Cause Will You Run For?
Below are the Official Charity Partners of the 2010 National Marathon Run for a Cause Program. If you're interested in participating as a fundraiser for one of these organizations, please refer to the contact provided at the end of each description.
Team In Training
Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program is unparalleled in training people from first timers to seasoned athletes to achieve their best at running marathons and half marathons while raising funds for the fight against blood cancers. Participants get to achieve their personal goals while benefiting the mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - to find a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease and Myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. If you are interested in running for Team in Training, please contact Martin.McNutt@lls.org.
You can get more information on Team In Training at www.teamintraining.com/nca.
Reach Out and Read - Areva
It is with much excitement that AREVA joins the Greater Washington Sports Alliance to participate in the National Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay. The goal for this first-time participation is to bring our North American employees closer together as they form running teams and host colleagues who are participating on Saturday, March 20th. Beyond this basic idea of team-building, AREVA will donate 1 Euro for every kilometer run by each employee to an organization called Reach Out and Read. In an effort to combat illiteracy, this charity helps promote the importance of reading aloud to babies and children by donating new books to parents when visiting their pediatrician.
AREVA is stressing the importance of physical fitness with its Athlenergy program. Track and Field athletics allows athletes of all kinds to participate. We encourage everyone to join together by participating in a team or by cheering your favorite runner. Together we can make a difference in the lives of young readers as well as making new friends within AREVA.
Back On My Feet
Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength, and self-esteem. For more information on BOMF’s Fund-Racing program please contact Maureen@backonmyfeet.org. 
Karno Kids
Known as the Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes has raised $1.2 million for children's causes, including the fight against childhood obesity, through various endurance challenges. In one, he raised $100,000 for his charity, Karno Kids, by running 50 marathons, in 50 states, over 50 consecutive days.
Karno Kids is actively involved in raising money through direct solicitations of individuals and corporations, through fund-raising events, and through selling of athletic memorabillia and commemorative merchandise. If you're interested in learning more about Karno Kids, please contact jt@evolve-sports.com.
The Ulman Cancer Fund - Team Fight
TEAM FIGHT is a motivated group of great people of all ages and abilities training for endurance events to raise awareness and support for young adults and their loved ones affected by cancer. TEAM FIGHT is a platform which the Ulman Cancer Fund has been able to raise cancer awareness and additional funds for our mission. If you're interested in running for Team FIght, please contact. The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is a leading voice in the young adult cancer movement. For the past decade, the organization has been enhancing lives by supporting, educating and connecting young adults, and their loved ones, affected by cancer. If you're interested in learning more about TEAM FIGHT, please contact katrina@ulmanfund.org.
You can get more information about the Ulman Cancer Fund at www.ulmanfund.org.
Organization for Autism Research - RUN FOR AUTISM
Autism affects one in 100 children today. Help improve their lives by joining the RUN FOR AUTISM. The RUN FOR AUTISM serves as the signature fundraising program for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). 85 cents of every dollar raised through the RUN FOR AUTISM supports practical research that examines the issues and challenges that individuals with autism and their families face everyday. As a member of the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you will receive support from our dedicated staff to help you achieve your personal fitness and fundraising goals. To join the RUN FOR AUTISM team, please contact Julia Hornaday at run@researchautism.org.
For more information about the Organization for Autism Research and the RUN FOR AUTISM, please visit www.researchautism.org.
In the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001, Pat proudly put his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country. This decision was just one of many he made over the course of his lifetime to help others and serve a cause greater than self-interest.
The Tillman family and friends created the Pat Tillman Foundation in 2004, following Pat’s death while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan. To honor Pat and young people like Pat, the Pat Tillman Foundation inspires others to create positive social change through its Leadership Through Action™ programs and scholarships for veterans, active servicemembers, their families, and college students across the country.
For more information about the Pat Tillman Foundation, please contact Matt Cicinelli.
Crisis Link
Approximately 90 people die each day by suicide and suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24. Help save a life today by joining Team CrisisLink in this Run for Life. CrisisLink is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and preventing tragedies. We provide vital support to those facing life crises, trauma and suicide, and provide information, education and links to community resources to empower people to help themselves.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can support CrisisLink by running the SunTrust National Marathon, please contact elizabeth@crisislink.org
If you have any further questions about our Run for a Cause program, please email cregan@gwsportsalliance.com for more information.
How Do I Become an Official Charity Partner?
If you would like to become an official partner of next year's 2011 National 'Run for a Cause' Program, please contact National Marathon Program Coordinator Chris Regan at cregan@gwsportsalliance.com.
