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  If you would like to make a donation to the Special Olympics in addition to your race participation feel free to do so through the Strawberry Shortcut....
 
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  TEAM Go, Girls on the Run of the Rockies SoleMates program, is a fundraising program for Girls on the Run of the Rockies.  You can use the power of your running and fundrai...
 
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  The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, and one of only 41 nationwide. With clinical car...
 
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  By fundraising for this category, your dollars will benefit all nonprofit organizations participating in the Step Up for Cancer event....
 
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  Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance (RMCA), is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for the basic living needs of cancer patients receiving treat...
 
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  At Live By Living, we understand that a cancer diagnosis creates a range of challenges — physical, emotional, and spiritual, to name just a few. Regaining your strength after tr...
 
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  Cancer League of Colorado’s mission is to secure the ultimate cure or control of cancer. It is the aim of this organization to obtain this goal through fundraising, with monies go...
 
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  The Raymond Wentz Foundation was established in late 2002 by Denver oncologist Dr. David Schrier in memory of his patient, Raymond Wentz. Raymond battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at...
 
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  Teen with a Dream enriches the lives of pediatric cancer patients by combating the educational challenges, social isolation and loneliness and the emotional trauma of the diagnosis...
 
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  Our Mission Brent's Place helps those living with cancer by providing housing and programs through partnerships in our community. Our Vision Making a differ...
 
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  Compassion International is a non-profit Christian organization committed to changing the story for children living in poverty around the world. Through Christ and church centered...
 
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  Creating communities of hope and healing...one day at at time!
Our Mission

Brent's Place helps those living with cancer by providing housing and programs through partnerships i...
 
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  The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides housing, health care, job training and children's programs for thousands of homeless families and individuals each year. 90% of ea...
 
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  Since its inception, Homefront Heroes has provided support and services for veterans of many combat experiences (Vietnam, Desert Storm, OIF/OEF), active duty military members, r...
 
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  The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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  We are a group of people on a mission to put an end to the suffering caused by cancer. We will do a variety of crazy events throughout the year; attempting mud obstacle courses, c...
 
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  Susan G. Komen Denver Metro Affiliate seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of race, income, geographic location, sexual orientation or insurance status, have access to breas...
 
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  When: July 15, 2013 6:15 a.m.
Where: Grant Park, Arvey Field
Registration: $30 General Racer, $15 Student
We know that today's food science and technology students will be tomor...
 
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  Reel Recovery was founded in 2003 by a group of avid fly-fishers, inspired by their fishing buddy’s ongoing battle with brain cancer. Witnessing first-hand the beneficial impact fl...
 
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  WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for the pancreatic cancer research and programs at the University of Colorado Cancer Cent...
 
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  Through our once-a-year conference/symposium, completely volunteer driven, we gather together people touched by breast cancer who are seeking reliable, up-to-date information, supp...
 
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  MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Gabby Krause Foundation is to make a difference in the lives of children and their families who are faced with fighting cancer and other lon...
 
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  The Colorado Cancer Coalition is a unique gathering of organizations and individuals with interest in the prevention and control of cancer in Colorado. The Coalition dedicates its...
 
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  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and...
 
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  MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise. SERVICES PROVIDED Pathways, a pa...
 
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  The Morgan Adams Foundation raises money and awareness on behalf of children affected with cancer. Working with leading physicians, we directly fund pediatric cancer research and t...
 
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  Step up with Project Angel Heart and help provide nutritious, home-delivered meals, at no cost, to clients battling cancer. Currently, cancer is the most common disease reported by...
 
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  Please join us and either: 1. Register! (Click on Step Up For Cancer on the right) 2. Create your own team When registering, request to be under MyLifeLine.org and then...
 
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  Epic Experience provides week long camps for adult cancer patients, survivors and their care givers in the Colorado Rockies at a 200 acre ranch 45 minutes west of Vail

The outco...
 
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  Colorado Cancer Research Program (CCRP) brings revolutionary cancer treatment, prevention, and symptom control options to patients in Colorado. CCRP provides patients the opportuni...
 
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  Jordan's Angel Foundation Is dedicated to caring for families with childhood cancer by providing financial and in-kind assistance. In addition, Jordan's Angel Foundation desires to...
 
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  About the PCEC
The Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC) was founded in 1989, and is a non-profit 501-3c organization. A national organization committed to men’s health,...
 
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  Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers programs and services to women affected by breast cancer, caregivers and healthcare providers including a website, lbbc.org; a toll-free Survivor...
 
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  We seek to provide a sense of security from financial hardship and enhance the quality of life for Colorado breast cancer patients in treatment. Sense of Security has served more t...
 
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  Love Hope Strength is an international, music-centric cancer charity dedicated to providing support for cancer centers, and inspiration to those affected, throughout the world. The...
 
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  At Genny's Hope Foundation:
We are a non-profit organization.
We recruit new bone marrow donors. Our goal is 1,000,000 new donors.
We provide the information you need to underst...
 
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  The Marc Jr. Foundation is dedicated to eradicating childhood diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing research, education and trea...
 
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Wapiyapi is a Denver based nonprofit organization offering a community of hope and support to families facing childhood cancer. Our free programs provide a respite for children...
 
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  It is Heroes Forever goal to support Heroes (pediatric cancer patients) and families in as many ways as we possibly can. This can only be achieved through monetary contributions, i...
 
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  Just-In-Time Neuroblastoma Foundation, Inc. was inspired by a boy named Justin. Justin was only three and a half years old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. From his initia...
 
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  The McKaila J. Steffes Foundation is designed to help pediatric oncology patients who need financial assistance with their treatments. The three hospitals receiving this assistance...
 
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  H.O.P.E. Team is a partner of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Cancer Fighters program. H.O.P.E. Team provides Help, Optimism, Peace and Encouragement to cancer patie...
 
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  The Generations Cancer Foundation mission is to raise awareness and funds for cancer research; and to distribute those funds to other cancer organizations while engaging people of...
 
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  The DaVita Charity Partners Program is one of the top fundraising race programs in the country. As I prepare to run in the Colfax Marathon/half-marathon on May 19th I have chosen t...
 
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  Join us for our Inaugural Colorado Hike for Heroes!

100% of proceeds will benefit Operation TBI Freedom, helping veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families

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  Steps-n-Strides is a 5k run/walk organized in memory of Kyle O'Connell, benefiting the foundation in his name. On February 25, 2003 Kyle was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his...
 
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  • Heritage Project: The building of a new Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital to transform the downtown Denver campus into the most state-of-the-art hospital in Colorado. The December...
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    		  Pet owners and their canines will walk in unison to help raise money for the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF). All registration fees will be donated to this non-profit organization f...
     
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    		  The Brothers of Mercy Campus - a Christian provider of inter-related adult residential, health care and rehabilitative services - is holding the Oktoberfest 5K Nature Run & Walk on...
     
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    		  Third Way Center serves over 200 teens annually, ages 15-19. By offering a path toward healing and wholeness through mental health treatment, quality education, and intensive life...
     
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    		  We are passionate about riding. We are passionate about advancing cancer research to find better treatments, better prevention methods, better survivorship programs... better outc...
     
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    		  The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in...
     
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    		  NACAC advocates and supports ethical and professional practice in helping students transition to postsecondary education. NACAC promotes high professional standards and social resp...
     
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    		  Because many Dravet spectrum disorders do not respond to any existing epilepsy treatment, finding an effective treatment and cure requires research specifically focused on Dravet....
     
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    		  Camp Eden has a nearly 70-year history of providing week-long summer camps for children and teens, outdoor education camps, winter retreats, and other tools for local churches and...
     
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    		  There is a place where families are offered hope and healing when facing the most demanding time of their lives. There is a place where kids being treated for life threatening canc...
     
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    		  100% of the net proceeds (excluding the Elephant Rock registration fee and the jersey manufacturing costs) will go directly to the Patient and Family Assistance Fund at Rocky Mount...
     
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    		  The Race for Open Space is a 5K Earth Day Walk/Run benefiting both Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership and Bluff Lake Nature Center, two of Denver's premier open space organiz...
     
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    		  EMERGE: Helping our Youth Soar 5K Run/Walk is an empowering experience designed to raise awareness of youth suicide prevention efforts and support to our youth. It is a celebration...
     
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    		  Bluff Lake Nature Center is a nonprofit agency that owns and manages a unique urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom in northeast Denver. The refuge is home to an abundance of...
     
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    		  Rick Meyer is going to run 26.3 miles on May 19th. It will be a journey of strength and endurance. Please help him reach his fundraising goal of $10,000.00 to support the families...
     
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    		  Our Mission

    Brent's Place helps those living with cancer by providing housing and programs through partnerships in our community.

    Our Vision

    Making a difference in the liv...
     
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    		  Sean was chief deputy district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney's office. During his seven years of service in Adams County, May volunteered for the Child Victim U...
     
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    		  The Leaves of Hope Run/Walk is a 5K/10K run and family-focused 1-mile walk to raise funds for Exempla Lutheran Medical Center's cancer programs.

    The running and walking courses...
     
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    		  Michele Plachy-Rubin (Learn More) was a young wife, mother and kindergarten teacher in the Denver Public Schools when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in December of 1996. The R...
     
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    		  100% of your tax-deductible contribution will be deposited into the Operation TBI Freedom Emergency Fund to meet the emergency needs of veterans and service members. Donors of...
     
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    		  Right now in a doctors office, a soon to be mom and dad are being told that there is a complication with their pregnancy. Receiving the news they may never get to meet their child...
     
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    		  This event is not only a fundraiser, but a fun family event to promote healthy habits for our children and their families. Our kids will learn great life lessons by preparing fo...
     
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    		  Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy....
     
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    		  Make-A-Wish Colorado grants the wishes of Colorado children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy....
     
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    		  The mission of the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA) is to promote awareness about ovarian cancer through advocacy, education and support.

    Please give generously to sup...
     
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    		  Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in t...
     
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    With your participation you are helping to keep the highly endangered Mountain Gorilla alive in the jungles of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Mount...
     
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    		  Healthy Learning Paths is a 501(c)3 nonprofit partnership of medical and educational professionals who teach the critical connections between wellness and learning for children....
     
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    		  In lieu of gifts, we would like to sponsor a wish for a child (or maybe more than one!) through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Our goal is to raise at least $7,500, the a...
     
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    		  Did you know that 1 in every 3 women will be affected by domestic violence in her lifetime? And that more than 3.3 million children each year are exposed to violence against their...
     
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    		  The Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the stewardship of the Little Miami State Park. You'll find lots of information here about our wonderful trail and the people w...
     
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    		  Include your friends and family in this Thanksgiving tradition by asking them to sponsor your run! For every $125 raised, your name will be entered into a drawing for two roundtrip...
     
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    		  The mission of Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is to increase the safety of the Metro Denver community by assisting Law Enforcement Agencies in identifying and arresting criminal suspe...
     
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    		  We at Fetal Hope have made a point to know the sad and glaring facts behind fetal syndromes. We do this so that at some point, 200 parents do not continue to lose their unborn babi...
     
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    		  Pet owners and their canines will walk in unison to help raise money for the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF). All registration fees will be donated to this non-profit organization f...
     
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    		  This Foundation is built on the dreams and memory of Rachael Newton. Rachael was only 14 years old when she passed away. Rachael loved Elvis; she had many Christmas ornaments, bl...
     
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