CHARITIES

K.I.D.S. Inc.

K.I.D.S. Inc. (Kids in Discipleship and Service) is a community based organization whose goal is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual need of the youth within the urban areas of Indianapolis. We work with schools, Juvenile Centers, and any organization which has kids as its priority. We are involved in local schools as helpers, tutors, and interested neighbors. Our staff is involved on boards, committees, and organizations within the near southside community. We collaborate with a number of organizations including IPS, Lilly Endowment, churches, neighborhood organizations, youth service providers, local merchants, and IPD.

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Thousands of athletes have experienced the journey of a lifetime by dedicating their participation in endurance events to the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society Charity Runner program. By turning your passion for running into a meaningful way to support the Society, you will be providing hope for cancer patients and their families and for a future without the disease.

The funds raised through Charity Runner help the American Cancer Society support groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information, advocate for all people to have access to screenings and treatment, and offer free local programs and services to improve the quality of life for people facing the disease. To date, more than 4,000 participants have raised $5.2 million through Charity Runner, making significant progress in the fight against cancer – and every mile more meaningful.

Charity Runner benefits: Free training program to help you achieve your goals, Team support and social events, Race day amenities, including access to the American Cancer Society tent, gear check, cheer teams, and Exclusive Charity Runner racing singlet.

All participants must complete registration for the Indianapolis Marathon & Half Marathon before signing up for the Charity Runner Program. For more information, contact your local American Cancer Society at (317) 347-6670. Click here for more information.

ST. JUDE HEROES

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the premier center for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. At St. Jude, all treatment is free. THERE IS NO BILLING DEPARTMENT. The research for cures never stops. All research is shared freely with the global medical community. It costs $1.2 million a day to keep the doors open at St. Jude.

There’s a Hero inside all of us. When you participate in any athletic event as a Hero, you inspire hope in children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. By raising money as a St. Jude Hero, you will support the life-saving research and treatment conducted daily at St. Jude.

Registration in the St. Jude Heroes program is only $25. Click here for more information.

TEAM MS

Team MS was born in 2000 when Susan Krieg, Chair, had the idea to run a marathon, raise awareness of MS and monies for research. The team has completed the Chicago Marathon, the Detroit Marathon and found it's home at the Indianapolis Marathon in 2005. Team MS is a group of runners, some who have MS, but most who don't, who want to make a significant impact in the lives of people who are living with this devastating disease. The team's effort has raised to date, more than $250,000 for MS. Click here for more information.