Charities/Large Groups
About the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon®
In its first 3 years, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® has established itself as a premier destination long distance running event that appeals to elite runners, wheelchair athletes, and everyday runners and walkers. With over 17,000 registered and over 14,000 participants in its inaugural year, the event was one of the largest inaugural marathon combo races in history. With equally exciting annual event races in 2008 and 2009, the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® has become “A True Southern Tradition”.
Charity Fundraising
As running and walking experience a major boom in popularity, the concept of running for a cause is also gaining significant attention and growth. The ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® is proud to work with nonprofit groups and appreciates the integral role that charity fundraising plays in drawing new runners and promoting the sport. The opportunity to fundraise through marathons provides a great avenue for charities to cut through the competitive world of fundraising. Cause related running/walking has been taken to extraordinary heights in recent years. For example the London Marathon has 76% of its field taking part to raise money for different charities and has raised over $200 million for charity since 1981. Over 19 charity fundraising groups used the 2009 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® to raise funds for their causes.
Participants find that the struggles of training and running a marathon relate to those of an individual who is fighting a disease. Participants view themselves as a hero on marathon day when they cross the finish line, having raised money for a cause they feel especially close to.
Running has evolved into a sport that encourages completion versus competition. There are many sources of training information to help your charity runner complete the challenge of finishing the marathon or half marathon. The goal is to get them started so they can get going!
Any nonprofit group that raises funds for charity can participate in the Charity Affiliate Program. Click HERE for more information.
Large Group Affiliates
The ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon® also welcomes many businesses, training groups, running clubs and other non-fundraising organizations each year and offers a variety of benefits based on the number of participants.
For more information about the Large Group Affiliate Program, click HERE.
Platinum Affiliates (500+ participants)
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Welcome to Team ING Run For Something Better! We are a team of dedicated athletes who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon, to raise money to help fight childhood obesity by helping fund youth running programs in public schools. |
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Gold Affiliates (250-499 participants) | |
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There are currently no Gold Affiliates. | |
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Silver Affiliates (100-249 participants) | |
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To experience the journey of a lifetime by dedicating participation in endurance events to the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation program. |
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Jeff Galloway Training Programs Jeff Galloway Training offers more than 80 training programs across the US, including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Getting Started programs. |
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More than 389,000 participants have trained with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) and raised money to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find cures for leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. |
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The Children's Tumor Foundation The Children's Tumor Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by neurofibromatoses (NF) by encouraging research and development, supporting individuals, families and caregivers, and expanding public awareness of NF. |
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As a running specialty store, Phidippides provides expert shoe fitting for runners and walker. The guidance we provide ensures that each customer leaves with a shoe that works for their needs. Phidippides...in it for the long run! |
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West Stride is a locally owned running store in Atlanta, GA. We help Atlantans hit their stride. |
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Atlanta's premier marathon and triathlon training program for individuals of all abilities; offering certified coaches, no fundraising requirements, original group training options, training schedule for a multitude of target races and support 52 weeks a year! Join and Change Your Life today! |
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Cystic Fibrosis is not a 5K or 10K disease...it's a marathon disease. That's why we are running Miles for Cystic Fibrosis. |
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Utilizing God's gift of running to further His Kingdom, through fellowship, community, service and giving. |
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Build community through training people towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. |
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To provide services and programs that assist disabled individuals with their athletic pursuits, create communities of support and reduce perceived barriers between people. |
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Bronze Affiliates (50-99 participants) | |
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The American Liver Foundation's mission is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. |
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To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-esteem and healthy living. |
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Rally Athletes are champions for childhood cancer research who are proactively helping raise money by participating in an athletic event. Through volunteers across the country, Rally Foundation raises awareness and funds for research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers. |
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When you run or walk as St. Jude Hero, you inspire hope in children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. By raising money as a St. Jude Hero, you will be supporting the lifesaving research and treatment conducted daily at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
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Samaritan's Purse meets the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His son Jesus Christ. |
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Alleviating poverty and finding sustainable solutions to uplift those who are marginalized. |
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Team Anteo is the ongoing community involvement program of Anteo Group. Join Team Anteo to run the 2010 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon to raise money and awareness for the Smile Train. |
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Our efforts in behalf of Aid for Wounded Soldiers provide comfort and relief items for soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines sick, injured or wounded from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
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Atlanta Youth Academy's (AYA) mission is to offer an excellent Christ-centered education providing inner city, low-income children grades Pre-K through 8th with superior education by upholding the highest academic standards and by preparing the students to become the next generation of leaders. Donations support 85% of AYA's operational budget. |
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A non-denominational alliance of churches dedicated to supporting, enlarging and allying with those individuals and organizations working toward eliminating the commercial sexual exploitation of children. We mobilize financial, human and material resources toward organizations and individuals who have demonstrated effectiveness in battling CSEC in the areas of advocacy, aftercare and mentoring. |
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To promote health and fitness in Atlanta through the sport of triathlon, provide service to the community through volunteer projects, and help introduce more minorities to the sport of triathlon. |
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World Adult Kickball Association Creation of a fun social network whose members enjoy kickball and running/training together. |
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SALUTE, INC is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support of issues facing active military personnel, veterans and their families and to providing financial support through advocacy and fundraising. |
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International Sports Federation ISF is a sports mission organization that is using sports to change the world. |
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PT Solutions is a private physical therapy practice devoted to developing approaches that restore wellness. In addition to competing in endurance sports events ourselves, we also are passionate about helping our athlete patients return to their events at a higher level than where they start with us. |
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Participating Affiliates (10-49 participants) | |
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The 50 States Marathon Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of health and fitness. The members share the goal of running a marathon in each of the fifty states. |
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The Georgia Aquarium is a world class attraction, right here in our home town. Your support allows the Aquarium to fund global conservation and research initiatives, and locally, provide admission for youth without resources to visit. |
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The mission of The Blue Card is to provide direct financial assistance to needy Holocaust Survivors. |
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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Mytiple Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer. The mission of the MMRF is to relentlessly pursue innovative means that accelerated the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure. |
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We provide laces and aths for children with serious illnesses and life challenges to experience the joys of childhood and grow their confidence and capabilities. |
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A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of good health, fitness and safety. All members share a goal of running a marathon in all 50 states & DC. For not of the 50 & DC Marathon Group other running organizations would have never started. |
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Our mission is to protect our clients by providing exceptional information security services. |
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Curing Kids Cancer's mission is to raise funds for cutting edge pediatric cancer research through various initiatives including our Athletes Curing Kids Cancer and Coaches Curing Kids Cancer programs. |
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Our mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation of animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely protected by an aware and caring society. |
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The Brighton-Kennedy Foundation To improve the lives of orphans in Ethiopia through meeting their physical and spiritual needs. |
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Provides Kosher food assistance to families in need. Operates an interest free loan fund, emergency grant fund and resource directory for the Jewish community of Atlanta. |
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A place for people to raise awareness and support for survivors of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. |
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Empowering change today by providing food, shelter, healthcare assistance and financial support and other means of poverty reducing efforts to those in our community who are in need. |
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To provide young people with the mindsets and skill sets of the Ultra-Successful. Thereby allowing them to create lives of greater joy and meaning, and maximizing their positive impact on the world. |
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For more information visit us online at www.piedmont.org. |
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The Shirlock Foundation's mission is to ease the financial burden faced by families of college students who have been diagnosed with Leukemia. |
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DDG is a social justice organization which utilizes the fashion and entertainment industries as its vehicle to reduce demand for commercial sexual exploitation of children through awareness, education and giving. |
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Lupus Foundation of America - Georgia Chapter To improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, to support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public and to find the cause and cure. |
Please contact Danielle Puckerin if your organization is interested in becoming an ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon Affiliate.
