Global Sports: Charity Runs, and Why They're Great

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Charity Runs, and Why They're Great

By Dame Anderson


So you're interested in charity runs, that's magnificent news! Charity runs considered to be one of the very best techniques to help a charity raise finances, and it has the additional benefit of being advantageous for your fitness. We built this blog to help average folks who are novices to the concept of charity runs find out a little fundamental information so they can get started. We're sure we'll answer the questions you have, but if not, send us an email and we'll try to have someone answer it for you.

How do charity runs operate and collect cash for the charity? A average charity run is established and arranged by a charitable association that has an tie with running or well-being. Good samples are Livestrong, American Heart Association, or your local hospital. Charity runs operate in a number of different ways to raise cash. First, participants almost always pay a small registration fee that helps to sponsor the association of the event and also goes specifically to the charity fund. In addition you'll possibly get a souvenir t-shirt in the deal. Second, in many charity runs participants will act as fund-raisers and collect donations or "pledges" from individuals and family members. These "pledges" are either a flat donation, or come in a "per-mile" format. Before you sign-up for a charity run, make sure you examine how your donations will directly help the charity.

Does one need to be in first-rate shape to complete a charity run or can I take it easy? Our favorite thing about charity runs is that they're naturally not overly competitive. The main focus of the experience is to benefit the charity as an alternative to running a record-setting race. Charity runs by and large have races of different distances: 1 mile, 5k, 10k, all the way up to a marathon. This lets anyone participate. They will also often have an event chiefly for walkers. Long story short, it wouldn't hurt to do a some light training in advance of your charity run, but you certainly don't need to be a pro.

How does one find a charity run? Charity runs occur several times a year. If you're paying attention you'll find one. The web is a excellent tool. Try a search on one of the main search engines, or on Twitter/Facebook. Call your cities biggest running club, or a local hospital and they can usually point you in the right direction. The local chiropractic office is also a great resource. They will for certain know about any local charity runs. Runners World magazine has a race list that contains charity runs. Last but not least, get out around town and meet your fellow runners. Many times word of mouth is the easiest way to find your next charity run.

That's all we have. You're ready to get out and get involved in a charity run. Charity runs were a great fund-raising tool in 2010, and we hope they will continue to bring assistance in 2011! Good luck!




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