Your reasons are the most important part of this event.
Each reason uniquely supports Race For A Reason's mission and helps us promote healthy, educational lifestyles around our community. Check out our registered reasons below:
APPALACHIAN CHILDREN COALITION Support their mission to advocate for & improve the health and well-being of children in southeast Ohio |
BOBCAT SWIM CLUB Help the swim club support all athletes who have a financial need afford swimming instruction & other opportunities |
CRU - OHIO UNIVERSITY Provide funding for critical resources needed to help students at Ohio University realize their faith and ministry goals |
THE GATHERING PLACE Donate in support of wellness activities, linkage services, and mental health in the Athens community |
KIDS ON CAMPUS Help children in the Athens area have access to nutritional, academic, recreational, and enrichment programming |
MORGAN'S MESSAGE Donate in support of providing more resources, events, and programming to help spread awareness for student-athlete mental health and help us end the stigma |
LILLY'S SUNSHINE - CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION Help Lilly fund the science that can help save her life from cystic fibrosis, lung disease, and liver disease |
OHIOHEALTH CANCER SUPPORT FUND Fund financial aid and programming that supports oncology patients and their families |
OHIOHEALTH HEALTHY MOMS & BABIES Support programs, services, and initiatives that benefit our mothers, families, and children |
OHIOHEALTH NURSING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Help fund nurses in Southeast Ohio pursuing higher education or certifications |
OU WOMEN'S SWIM & DIVE Assist Ohio University's swim & dive team with funding for equipment and other expenses |
PASSION WORKS Help further Passion Works' mission and fund painting and drawing tools for artists with developmental differences |
TEAM HEART & SOLE Support the inclusive racing event platform in purchasing equipment & paying for race fees and other materials |
TUNNELS TO TOWERS Support Tunnels to Towers in providing mortgage-free homes to injured veterans & Gold Star and fallen first responder families |
WOMEN FOR RECOVERY Help Women For Recovery fund a safe, supportive environment for women seeking a way out of addiction JAMES BALL SCHOLARSHIP The James Ball Scholarship is in memorial of James Ball, a former CHSP student who was highly invested in AmeriCorps and engaged in an impactful internship with the Athens City-County Health Department. This scholarship is awarded annually to students who show evidence of similar interests and educational path. |
MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM Transportation is the number one reason patients miss their appointments. The Athens County Area Transportation Fund ensures community members have transportation to their appointments receiving the care they need. |
OU WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY Support Ohio Field Hockey achieve their goals by funding equipment, player development tools, and team-building activities. Your gift supports these students as they grow as athletes and as young women, learning to lead both on and off the field. |