Official Race Beneficiaries
The Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile benefits the American Cancer Society
and SALUTE, INC. In addition to the official beneficiaries, the race provides
charities the opportunity to use the Soldier Field 10 Mile as a fundraising
vehicle. See details below.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Click here to visit the American Cancer Society web site.
SALUTE, INC. passionately pursues meeting the financial, physical and emotional needs of military service members, veterans and their families. SALUTE, INE strives to raise awareness of their sacrifices and provides a safety net to ensure every military family is treated with honor and dignity. Click here to visit the SALUTE, INC. web site.
Charity Programs
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all the American Heart Association does. |
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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. Our mission is carried out through three unique programs which include the Bear Hugs Program, Bear Discoveries and Bear Empowerment. |
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Childreach International USA
Childreach International USA is dedicated to improving children’s access to health, education and safety, and restoring child rights throughout the developing world by supporting sustainable, community–based solutions so all children can reach their full potential. School Improvement Programs and Volunteer trips abroad help transforms children’s lives! |
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Children's Memorial Hospital
CMH is the place where kids come first. Staffed and equipped like no other hospital around, CMH is tenacious in its quest to heal and compassionate in its care. With top pediatric specialists, the newest technologies and kid-focused experience, CMH dedicates itself to the health and well-being of all children.
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Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) reaches out in God's name to people in North America and around the world struggling with poverty, hunger, disaster, and injustice to help them find lasting ways to improve their lives.
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Girls On the Run - Chicago
Girls On the Run is a life-changing experiential learning program for girls aged eight to 13 years old. The program combines training for a 3.1-mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts.
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Street-Level Youth Media
Street-Level Youth Media educates Chicago's underserved youth in media arts and emerging technologies for use in self-expression, communication, and social change.
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Streetwise
Streetwise empowers men and women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through training, education and gainful employment, thus changing their lives for the better.
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University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is committed to exploring and developing innovative ways to prevent, detect, and treat every type of cancer. Their unique combination of cutting edge research, education and training, and outreach programs strengthens the Chicago community and improves the quality of life for cancer patients. |
Charity Fundraising Program
Fleet Feet Sports offers 501(c)(3) charities the opportunity to use the Soldier Field 10 Mile as a fundraising vehicle. The event provides accepted charities with both a significant fundraising opportunity and great exposure for their cause.
Charities accepted into the Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile Charity Program will be provided with:
- Listing within the charities section of the Fleet
Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile web site
- Guaranteed race entries
- Entries for coaches based upon number of participants
- Promotion of Charity Program within emails to race participants
- Opportunity to put insert into event goody bag at a reduced price
- Opportunity for on-site presence
- Discounted advertising in event program
- And much, much more!
If interested in participating, please email Samantha Morales at SMorales@FleetFeetChicago.com. |
