The Houston Marathon Committee hosted its annual Run for a Reason charity luncheon last Thursday, April 28 with official charities, runners, fundraisers and Sidewalk Squad sponsors. Guests were all smiles and laughs as they were entertained with a fun magic show which set the tone for the afternoon.
The Committee presented 52 charities with a $2,086,000 check, the record fundraising total of the 2010-2011 race season. The Committee also recognized individuals and participating charities from the greater Houston area who contributed to the success of this past year’s Run for a Reason program.
Congratulations to our top fundraisers and charities who were awarded for their hard work and dedication to the Run for a Reason program!
| Jennifer Alpard, The Cade R. Alpard Foundation for Pediatric Liver Disease
Top Charity Administrator Fundraising Award |
Team Butterfly, Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services
Top Fundraising Team Award |
| ESCAPE Family Resource Center
Best Charity Hoopla Station Award |
CanCare
Top Charity Fundraising Award,
1st Place |
| Trish & Kevin Kline, The Snowdrop Foundation
Top Goal Breaker Award |
The Houston Area Parkinson Society
Top Charity Fundraising Award,
2nd Place |
| Jeff Thomas, Child Advocates
Top Individual Fundraiser Award,
1st Place |
Child Advocates
Top Charity Fundraising Award,
3rd Place |
| Doug Brooks, CanCare
Top Individual Fundraiser Award, 2nd Place |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Top Charity with a Training Program Award |
| Larry DeSpain, The Snowdrop Foundation
Top Individual Fundraiser Award, 3rd Place |
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The
Run for a Reason charity program links thousands of runners, individuals and organizations with nonprofit organizations to collect donations on behalf of an official charity of their choice. In addition, it provides a platform for charities to raise awareness and educate others about their cause. The Run for a Reason program also offers additional ways to enter the marathon and half marathon races through charity registrations.
Since its inception in 1995, the program has raised more than $12.4 million for charity.
Congratulations to all the 2010-2011 Run for a Reason charities, runners and fundraisers for their great success and impressive goals!
Official 2011-2012 Run for a Reason charities have just been announced so be sure to check out the Houston Marathon
website for a complete list of participating nonprofit organizations you can support this race season.
The Houston Marathon Committee hosted its annual Run for a Reason charity luncheon last Thursday, April 28 with official charities, runners, fundraisers and Sidewalk Squad sponsors. Guests were all smiles and laughs as they were entertained with a fun magic show which set the tone for the afternoon.
The Committee presented 52 charities with a $2,086,000 check, the record fundraising total of the 2010-2011 race season. The Committee also recognized individuals and participating charities from the greater Houston area who contributed to the success of this past year’s Run for a Reason program.
Congratulations to our top fundraisers and charities who were awarded for their hard work and dedication to the Run for a Reason program!
