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
ALEXANDER INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
Support building an inclusive playground that removes barriers for children with mobility, vision, hearing and sensory challenges and allows children of all abilities to interact and play.
Athens Community Music School Scholarship Fund
 
Athens Community Music School (ACMS) is truly community-wide in mission and in scope as it is the principal source of organized and qualified music instruction in southeast Ohio and portions of West Virginia.
BOBCAT SWIM CLUB
Help the swim club support all athletes who have a financial need to afford swimming instruction & other opportunities
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM 
Ou - hCOM
The Heritage College's Community Health Programs develop and deliver quality medical and health care services as well as health education for children and adults throughout SE Ohio. 
CRU - OHIO UNIVERSITY
Provide funding for  critical resources needed to help students at Ohio University realize their faith and ministry goals
James Ball Scholarship
 
The James Ball Scholarship was established in 2009 to benefit full-time, degree seeking students in Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions.
KIDS ON CAMPUS
Help children in the Athens area have access to nutritional, academic, recreational, and enrichment programming
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LILLY'S SUNSHINE - CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
Lilly is a high school student in Athens that is battling an invisible disease called Cystic Fibrosis.  We appreciate you helping us find a cure for this horrible disease.
OHIOHEALTH CANCER SUPPORT FUND
Fund financial aid  and programming that supports 
​oncology patients and their families
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OHIOHEALTH NURSING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Help fund nurses in Southeast Ohio pursuing higher education or certifications
OHIOHEALTH ATHENS HAS HEART
Support the cardiovascular health needs of community partners and schools
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OHIOHEALTH HEALTHY MOMS & BABIES
Support programs, services, and
initiatives that benefit our mothers, families, and 
children
OU WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY
Support Ohio Field Hockey achieve their goals by funding equipment, player development tools, and team-building activities. ​
OU SWIM & DIVE 
Support Ohio 
​Swim & Dive achieve their goals by funding equipment, player development tools, and team-building activities. 
OU MEN'S WRESTLING
Support Ohio 
​Wrestling achieve their goals by funding equipment, player development tools, and team-building activities. 
PASSION WORKS
Help further Passion Works' mission and fund painting and drawing tools for artists with developmental differences
Rising Suns Pharmacy
 
We were founded by pharmacist Sarah Adkins, PharmD and an amazing team in 2019. Sarah grew up in Southeast Ohio attending Albany Elementary and graduating from Athens High School. The goal is to provide high-quality pharmacy services that optimize the health and well-being of all members of the Southeastern Ohio community.
Ruby's Crew
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Help support research for Angelman syndrome (AS), a rare neuro‑developmental disorder that affects one in 15,000 people and causes developmental delays, lack of speech, and seizures. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation's mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of AS with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Ruby lives with Angelman Syndrome.
Southeast Ohio Foodbank
 
​Financial support helps us run our warehouse, distribute food across our 4,606 square mile territory, and purchase food for those in need. You can become a monthly donor to help sustain our efforts all year long.
TEAM HEART & SOLE
Support the inclusive racing event platform in purchasing equipment & paying for race fees and other materials
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place was founded in 1976 by former psychiatric patients and community members, providing support for adults who have experienced trauma, mental illness, addiction, or emotional challenges by promoting personal growth, wellbeing, and community involvement. 
The Wildflower Legacy Foundation
The Wildflower Legacy Foundation was created to honor Hattie Jean White, who was born still in 2021. The foundation provides fees, equipment, gear, and whatever else is needed to give children in our community opportunities Hattie is unable to have.  ​
WOMEN FOR RECOVERY -
​SERENITY GROVE
Located just outside the city of Athens, Serenity Grove is an Ohio Recovery Housing certified Level 2 transitional recovery house for women struggling with substance use disorders.
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Young Life
 
Support the local Athens chapter of Young Life helping our staff reach the youth in our community.

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