Helping charitable organizations to continue their important work, while doing something that you already spend considerable time doing, is a great way to derive even more enjoyment from you athletic endeavors.  Why not consider putting your time and energy to an even greater good, Run and raise funds while doing it! There are a number of ways for individuals to become involved in raising funds for charities while participating in one of our events. Here are a few: Print the 2010 NJM / LBH Pledge Form and use it to raise funds for the New Jersey Road Runners Youth Fund, Inc, and not only help others, but help yourself at the same time (see Form for details)! Contact your favorite charity directly, Contact one, or more, of the Charities listed below, Contact one, or more, of the Charities listed on our Beneficiaries page.

There is a program for 501(c)3 charities to benefit from being involved with The New Jersey Marathon Festival. Among the benefits to a qualified Charity of raising funds with us are: reduced entry fees guaranteed entries promotion for your charity All fund raising 501(c)3 charities should contact Fundraising@NJMarathon.org for details, which will include, among other things, providing details on a spreadsheet (click here) to qualify for the benefits listed above.

Groups raising funds via the 2010 New Jersey Marathon Festival include: (Click on the links and logos below to learn more about these charities.)

Bosco's Buddies, Run for a Cause ... No Because!!!.  www.boscosbuddies.org Our goal is to raise awareness of Hepatitis C and Liver Diseases. Through the running & walking community awareness can be spread by challenging athletes to raise funds that will go towards other organizations that help in the battle of awareness and all levels of research in the hopes of a cure.

The Leukemia Society of America Team-in-Training www.teamintraining.org Over the past 20 years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT)  has grown to become an unparalleled sports training program.  More than 380,000  participants, from first timers to seasoned athletes, have trained with the Team and achieved their best.

American Cancer Society DetermiNation program www.acsdetermination.com   Transform your passion for endurance race events into a lifesaving endeavor to fight cancer.  Make your miles more meaningful by running to honor and remember those who have been touched by cancer.

John Hughes, Raising funds for The JT Foundation 4 Autism Awareness www.thejtfoundation.org Through JT's Foundation, parents and the general public can find out more about the Autism and its many faces, understand their role as advocates, gain support from others and be directed to establish organizations at the national, state and local levels.

Strides for Hope www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore The Wellness Community is dedicated to providing people affected by cancer and their loved ones the "Gold Standard" in psychosocial programming. We focus on programs that will enable people with a cancer diagnosis to live fully with cancer and beyond.

Global CDH www.globalcdh.org/What_is_CDH_.html is a Nonprofit Organization dedicated to sustaining and optimizing a parents ability to focus on their child's care giving before, during, and after the child is diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia.  Our mission also involves researching, publicizing, and increasing awareness and statistics of worldwide CDH.

Family Reach Foundation www.familyreach.org Our mission is to provide financial relief and heartfelt support to families fighting pediatric cancers and other life-threatening diseases.

The Kortney Rose Foundation www.thekortneyrosefoundation.org - Help Us, Help Doctors, Help Kids - Members of TEAM KORTNEY are raising funds and awareness for pediatric brain tumor research one step at a time. May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month in New Jersey and nationally to help raise the awareness that brain tumors are the #1 cancer-related cause of death in children 19 and under.  Join us for our events and help make a difference in the lives of children/families suffering with brain tumors. Run or walk with us.

The Long Branch Concordance, www.lbc4help.org a local non-profit agency established in 2004, works to improve the lives of families in Long Branch and the surrounding area by finding resources for people in need, fostering individual and family development and creating partnerships for community well-being.

Diane Riportella and Team Regalos DE Mi Corazon LLC (Gifts From My Heart)  are working To Raise Awareness For ALS, and to provide, love, joy, & laughter as well as social & emotional support to: PALS, senior citizens, their family & friends. All donations are to be made out to: Abrams In-Home Care Program & mailed to: Regalos De Mi Corazon LLC, Diane Riportella, 10 Brielle Ave, Egg Harbor Township NJ. 08234

Cure CMD www.curecmd.org Our mission is to bring research, treatments, and in the future a cure for the Congenital Muscular Dystrophies by working globally together with dedicated parent, government and research advocates. Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is a group of diseases causing muscle weakness at birth. Several defined genetic mutations cause muscles to break down faster than they can repair or grow. A child with CMD may have various neurological or physical impairments. Some children never gain the ability to walk, while others lose the ability as they grow older.

LADACIN Network -"Team LADACIN 2010 - Every Step Counts" www.ladacin.org LADACIN Network, formerly known as Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is a non-profit agency that provides education, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for infants, children, and adults with cerebral palsy and other multiple physical and developmental disabilities. LADACIN supporter, Joseph Walker, raised over $100,000 by running in 4 NYC Marathons. Joseph is coordinating efforts to build a team for the NJ Marathon. To run, support the event, or volunteer go to www.ladacin.org or call 732-493-5900 and ask for Community Relations.

Running on LOVE www.runningonlove.org is a New Jersey non-profit 501c3 charitable organization, whose mission is to organize teams of participants devoted to "Running on Love," and raising money and awareness for organizations, and families in need. The Running on Love Team is participating in the NJ Marathon to raise money for The Taylor Buonadonna Fund and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

THANC Foundation thancfoundation.org The THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation is committed to supporting research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid and head and neck cancer; to advancing new therapeutic approaches; and to alleviating the suffering and functional impairment of patients who undergo treatment.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County www.bbbcmonmouth.org Making a positive difference in the lives of children who are facing emotional, social, and academic challenges, through professionally supported mentoring relationships with a caring adult.

Educational Collaborations, Inc. (ECI), is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to have the vision, individuality and strength to become self-expressed, self-directed and contributing members of their communities. ECI's dedicated teachers educate children, ages three through twenty one at School for Children. Business professionals work with young adults to train, coach and find jobs out in the community through LifeWork. For more information and/or to join our Team call Jennifer Fessler at (732) 720-0978

Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County www.bgcmonmouth.org is a private non-profit organization that serves children that come from some of the most difficult circumstances in the County. With a professional licensed staff, B&GC of Monmouth's youth enjoy a variety of activities ranging from swimming in the Club's pool to exploring the world of computers.

Autism Family Tours with Brianna www.autismfamilytours.org it's mission is to provide customized, therapeutic, educational travel programs for Autistic children and their immediate family members. Share latest interventions concerning therapies, and programs that can aid the autistic child and entire family. Concentrate on strengthening the family unit by offering support programs and respite to caregivers and siblings.

The Shana Foundation www.theshanafoundation.org is a non-profit corporation established to educate the public and health care professionals about the dangers, warning signs, symptoms, and treatment  protocol of bacterial meningitis, which is a potentially fatal infection that can be transmitted person to person.  College students, particularly freshmen living in campus residence halls, are especially vulnerable. Watch our YouTube Video

Aslan Youth Ministries www.aslanyouth.org is a non-profit organization serving urban youth and their families and reaches out to impoverished communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In 1996, Aslan established an outreach in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, West Indies. Aslan's programs in New Jersey and Haiti are interconnected, with Aslan teens from America traveling to Haiti each summer to run summer day camps for Aslan's children in Haiti.

Turner Syndrome Foundation www.turnersyndromefoundation.org Turner Syndrome affects 1 in 2000 females. We can help. The goal of TSF is to support research and develop programs which will increase professional awareness and enhance medical care of those affected by Turner Syndrome. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatments over the lifespan will lead to a brighter and healthier future for all young girls and women with Turner Syndrome.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org Making Great Strides to Cure Cystic Fibrosis led by Dr. Robert Zanni and the Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Staff at Monmouth Medical Center. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. For more information and/or to join our Team please contact Toni Bauman at tbauman@cff.org or 201-457-1800.

The Community YMCA www.cymca.org In an effort to be a force in assisting local charities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Red Bank is happy to announce the First Annual NJ Marathon Relay Corporate Challenge in 2010. As members of this community, we all strive to assist those in need and to develop an interest in local charities. The 2010 Challenge will benefit the Community YMCA of Monmouth and Ocean County. The YMCA has demonstrated a strong commitment to children and in improving the community through a variety of programs, camps, pre-schools, activities and counseling services. For more information or to join our team, please call Paul GaNun at 732-936-3363.

Camp Abilities Camp Abilities PA is a developmental sports camp for children ages 7-17 who are blind or have low vision. The camp is located on the West Chester University campus. Held annually over Memorial Day weekend, this overnight camp experience introduces children to a variety of sports, including goalball, swimming, beep baseball, track and field, tandem biking, team building, and adventure-based activities. The purpose of the camp is to empower children to be physically active, improve athletes' overall health and wellness, encourage athletes to make food choices that support an active lifestyle, and develop athletes' confidence and self-esteem through sport and physical activity.