Lace up. Give back. Live better. An index of charities closely related to running that work with the big races as a means of generating charitable funds. This is just a fraction of the organizations that are out there. Find one close to your heart, and contribute to the cause. ALS SOCIETY OF CANADA Supporting people with ALS and investing in research for the future Als.ca
AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA Funding global research to causes, prevention, treatments and cure of autism Autismspeaks.ca
CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION Granting wishes to children diagnosed with lifethreatening illnesses Childrenswish.ca
LUNG ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Canadian organization fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air Lung.ca
RIGHT TO PLAY Global organization, using the power of play to educate and empower children and youth Righttoplay.com
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Support families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias Alzheimer.ca
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (Walk This Way) Helping young people discover, develop and achieve their best potential Bgccan.com
DIABETIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Supporting diabetic insulindependent children dealing with Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes-children.ca
LYMPHOMA CANADA Empowering patients and the lymphoma community through education, support and research Lymphoma.ca
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Global awareness and action for human rights violations Amnesty.ca
BRAIN TUMOUR FOUNDATION CANADA Supporting brain tumour patients, survivors and family members Braintumour.ca
DOCTORS WITHOUT BOARDERS Nurses and medical professionals providing aid to solve world health issues Doctorswithoutborders.org
MD SOCIETY OF CANADA Providing support and resources to those affected by neuromuscular disorders Muscle.ca
TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY Promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering Torontohumanesociety.com
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Offering support and information to cancer patients, their families and caregivers Cancer.ca
EPILEPSY CANADA Enhancing the quality of life for persons affected by epilepsy through research and educational support Epilepsy.ca
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA Provide information, support and resources to Canadians with MS Beta.mssociety.ca
HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION Preventing and saving lives affected by heart disease and stroke Heartandstroke.com
PARTICIPACTION Promoting and ensuring physical activity as a priority on the national agenda Participaction.com
ASPERGER’S SOCIETY OF ONTARIO Supporting the Asperger community and raising awareness of Asperger Syndrome Aspergers.ca ASSAULTED WOMEN’S HELPLINE Offering free, anonymous and confidential 24 hour telephone and crisis support for assaulted women Awhl.org ASTHMA CANADA Education and awareness to help Canadians achieve symptom-free Asthma Asthma.ca
CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Supporting people affected by diabetes through information, research and education Diabetes.ca CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY Prevent and protecting children from child abuse and neglect Torontocas.ca
LOVE-LEAVE OUT VIOLENCE Reduce youth violence and build non-violent communities Leaveoutviolence.org
iRun to prove to myself that I can overcome any obstacle. — Christine Dorcin, Ontario
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PRINCESS MARAGET CANCER FOUNDATION Raise and steward funds to deliver research, teaching and care at the Princess Maraget Hospital Theprmcf.ca
UNICEF Long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries Unicef.ca UNITED WAY TORONTO Dedicated to creating opportunities people need to improve their lives and build a better future Unitedwaytoronto.com USC CANADA Nationally promote family farms, strong rural communities and healthy ecosystems Usc-canada.org YMCA CANADA Building and supporting healthy communities Ymca.ca
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