SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023EVERSOURCE HARTFORD MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, TEAM 26.2 RELAY & CHARITY 5K

PREMIER CHARITIES

Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children and ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Women’s Choice. Connecticut Children’s provides more than 30 pediatric specialties along with community-based programs to uniquely care for the physical, social, and emotional needs of children. Our team of pediatric experts and care coordinators bring access to breakthrough research, advanced treatments for both rare and common diseases, and innovative health and safety programs to every child. Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for all children through convenient locations, care alliances and partnerships.

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Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation

The Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, was formed as a result of Megan’s philanthropic spirit. Through financial gifts, the Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation fulfills the philanthropic spirit of Megan through empowering organizations, students, and educators who carry out unwavering compassion for others, commitment to community involvement, and dedication to academic excellence. Commitment to supporting those afflicted with Vascular Anomalies, such as those which afflicted Megan, is an important focus of our Foundation. Our ability to support the Vascular Anomalies Department at Connecticut Children’s is something we are truly proud of. As we continue to strive to grow we hope to support many more who meet the mission statement we are guided by.

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Hospital for Special Care

Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving adults and children. HFSC is recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders including ALS research, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Located in New Britain and Hartford, CT, HFSC operates inpatient and outpatient facilities serving Southern New England and the Tri-State area on a not-for-profit basis.

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GOLD CHARITIES

Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter

Achilles International is a global, non-profit organization located in 18 countries… including the US. We are the Connecticut Chapter, operating under the umbrella of Achilles International, headquartered in New York City. Achilles transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since our founding in 1983, we have empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe…including the Eversource Hartford Marathon.

2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the founding of Achilles International and our 10 year revival of the Connecticut Chapter …including the 10th year as an Official Charity Partner!

While our programs focus on running, our main objective has always been to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all.

The mission of Achilles International is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletics and social connection. Achilles pairs athletes with disabilities and medical conditions with runners without disabilities in order to become active, set goals, and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.

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For All Ages

For All Ages is Connecticut’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the generations and inspiring action to end loneliness, reduce ageism, and improve health and well-being. Through evidence-informed programs and events, For All Ages creates positive, collaborative experiences between the generations that showcase the wisdom and vibrancy of older adults while countering the loneliness and isolation that are at epidemic levels across all age groups.

We enrich lives, promote kindness and caring, and provide social connection for people of all ages that improves mental and physical health. Since launching in 2019, our volunteer-driven organization has facilitated thousands of hours of intergenerational programming, serving residents across the state.

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SILVER CHARITIES

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. We work in all communities to identify disparities & barriers, and collaborate with community champions to ensure that everyone has fair and equal access to support, education, and services. We serve the 80,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease in Connecticut, their caregivers, and many unpaid family members and friends. Funds raised support free educational programs, the 24/7 helpline, dementia care consultations, support groups, our advocacy efforts and more!

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American Cancer Society

At the American Cancer Society, we have a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We’re improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

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American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

For more information, please visit redcross.org/ct or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Facebook/Twitter (@CTRedCross) or Instagram (@redcrossct).

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is the founding Boys & Girls Club in the country, serving Hartford youth and surrounding suburbs since 1860. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Since 2016, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford has grown from three clubhouses to five clubhouses and five school-based sites strategically located throughout Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor, expanding our service area. Our Clubs host programs for kids & youth ages 6-18, focusing on six key pillars: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, STEAM, Health & Wellness, Workforce Readiness, and Diversity Equity & Inclusion.

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Chrysalis Center

Chrysalis Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, socially innovative multiservice organization that serves individuals and families living in the State of Connecticut.

Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, veterans, women and children, young adults and individuals who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, food insecurity, and those returning from incarceration. Through job training, housing and other community healthcare services, Chrysalis Center helps individuals transform their lives by “Getting help… Getting better… and Giving Back.”

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Connecticut Children’s Alliance

The Connecticut Children’s Alliance (CCA) is a non-profit coalition dedicated to ending and preventing child abuse. CCA supports ten child advocacy centers across Connecticut charged with providing a comprehensive and collaborative response to children and families impacted by abuse. CCA’s mission is to avail comprehensive statewide services to all child abuse victims and their families through collaboration, systemic change, public awareness, prevention, education, training, and advocacy. We believe that it is possible to live in a world where every child can have happy healthy childhood free from abuse. By supporting our mission, you can help make that a reality!

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Donate Life Connecticut

Donate Life Connecticut is dedicated to increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors through public education and awareness of all Connecticut residents and beyond. To be successful in our mission, DLC hosts many large scale awareness programs throughout the state including community events and educational programs such as a high school art contest and school health education.

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Elbowbumpkid Inc & JDRF Greater Connecticut/Western Mass

JDRF’s mission is improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Elbowbumpkid Inc’s mission is to provide families impacted with Type 1 Diabetes with the opportunity to thrive, learn and grow despite the diagnosis. Elbowbumpkid Inc raises critical funds that subsidize education events, local community events, and partnerships for local initiatives that support the T1D community. Elbowbumpkid Inc and JDRF work together to support families in CT & MA impacted by Type 1 Diabetes at every phase of their journey. All money raised will support local programs in CT & MA for families.

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Girls on the Run Greater Hartford

Girls on the Run Greater Hartford is a Physical Activity Positive Youth-Development Program. Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in grades 3 through 8 participate in an after-school program like no other. GOTR lessons encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development by exploring and discussing the girls’ own beliefs, experiences and challenges they face at this age. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence, participate in physical activities and deliver a community service project. Each GOTR season culminates in a celebratory 5K run/walk which shows the girls how the seemingly impossible, becomes possible.

Mission: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

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Healing Meals Community Project

Healing Meals Community Project nourishes with love. We believe that food is medicine, so we prepare and deliver nutrient-rich, organic meals that support improved healing during a 3-month recovery period for individuals and families facing a health crisis. We include handwritten notes with each week’s meals that help clients feel connected to our caring community. Clients report that these notes are as nourishing to the spirit as our meals are to the body.

Our dual mission includes empowering youth as volunteers and leaders. Our Youth Development Committee and our Youth based Volunteer Program engages a diverse group of teens from the Greater Hartford area.

We are the only non-profit in Connecticut that experientially teaches adults and volunteers about nutrient-rich foods from start to finish while helping those in a health crisis heal. Volunteers have the opportunity to plant and harvest produce from our organic garden, prep food, cook, package, and deliver healing meals to those in need. The experience is transformational for all.

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Joe Andruzzi Foundation

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF) is committed to providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families by contributing financial support when it is needed most. JAF supports cancer patients of any age, any type of cancer in active treatment in New England.

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Operation Paws on the Ground

Mission: Operation Paws on the Ground’s (O.P.O.G) mission is to hire and teach Veterans how to train rescue dogs from high kill shelters to become emotional support dogs for other veterans. In doing so we will save 1 Veteran, 1 Dog and heal 2 hearts at the same time.

Vision: Connect veterans with a dog that matches their personality and needs. In doing so we can help all veterans overcome the feeling of isolation by giving them that one true companion they can emotionally bond with. OPOG will stay connected to the veteran and their dog as they embark on their new journey.

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Postpartum Support International Connecticut Chapter

Postpartum Support International Connecticut Chapter (PSI-CT) is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization with the mission to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health challenges for the well-being of families throughout Connecticut. We support both families and professionals across the state by providing training, community building, and education.

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Ron Foley Foundation

Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd deadliest cancer and has the worst survival rate of all cancers. Our mission is to fund medical research leading to improved diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer and find a cure for this terrible disease. We are also committed to raising awareness of pancreatic cancer through education and providing direct financial aid to pancreatic cancer patients in need.

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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

The mission of Susan G. Komen is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Susan G. Komen serves as the leader in the breast cancer fight. We work to ensure our neighbors have access to a continuum of care, including preventative care, diagnostic tests and treatment support, and cutting-edge research.

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Team M.A.D. Charities/Jordan Porco Foundation, A Partnership in Support of Saving Lives

Team M.A.D. Charities (Making A Difference) and the Jordan Porco Foundation have partnered again for the 2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon. Team M.A.D. Charities is a nonprofit whose main goal is to raise money for other charities, and this is accomplished by organizing teams to participate in marathon and half marathon races. Its mission is to support local charities in reaching their full potential while providing a safe and memorable experience for its runners. The Jordan Porco Foundation is a suicide prevention nonprofit whose mission is to prevent suicide, promote mental health and create a message of hope for young adults. The Jordan Porco Foundation provides engaging and uplifting programming emphasizing peer-to-peer messaging promoting help seeking behavior, self-care, and coping skills. Together, we are A Partnership in Support of Saving Lives.

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The Riley Farm Rescue

The Riley Farm Rescue’s mission is to rescue suffering animals and provide them with the quality and loving home they deserve through rehabilitation and long-term care. The Riley Farm Rescue brings awareness to the neglect and cruelty animals experience through education, special events, and by living and promoting a vegan and cruelty free lifestyle.

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The Salvation Army – Hartford Area Services

Whether it’s embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army’s goal remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, DOING THE MOST GOOD!

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Tighed Together

Tighed Together provides restorative and recreational outings for families who are experiencing significant trauma. Our comprehensive care plans support each member of the family as they become more and more resilient. Through play, laughter, adventure and compassion, we empower those whom we serve, in a series of healing sessions. Our teams of trained facilitators support local families facing all kinds of trauma; cancer, chronic illness, lose of loved one and suicide are some of the topics that we specialize in.

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