An enhanced community engagement program has been created to allow participants to select and support a charity and help further the positive impacts of this annual Simsbury race tradition. Consider making a donation or run, walk or volunteer with their group and support their missions.
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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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Project Purple is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our commitment is fueled by a mission to raise awareness, drive crucial research, and provide direct aid to patients battling the disease. Since our founding in 2010, we have led the charge in pioneering advancements and bringing hope to those affected. To date, Project Purple has invested more than $4 million in research, while our Patient Financial Aid Program has provided over $1.3 million to help 1,500 families with medical and daily living expenses. Together, we are working toward a world without pancreatic cancer.
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As the designated community action agency for Hartford and Middlesex Counties, the Community Renewal Team (CRT) helps people take steps toward healthy and economically stable futures. Since 1963, our 501(c)3 nonprofit has partnered with local elected officials, providers, funders, businesses and the community to address challenges like hunger, homelessness, unemployment and poverty. Together, we increase access to education, affordable housing, mental health services and more for thousands of people in Central Connecticut each year. We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs, and longer-term goals.
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Providing HELP & HOPE for pediatric cancer patients & families since 1953.
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Please help give back to the local community. Donate nonperishable food in the HMF Can tent at Packet Pickup to support the Hartford High School “Grub Pub”, part of the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. HMF Can is supported by Stop & Shop to help alleviate food insecurity in communities.
