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Teens Run DC provides mentoring and marathon training for at-risk DC youth. Our goal is to challenge and inspire these youth to develop the skills necessary to complete the marathon and compete in life.Participation in Teens Run DC is free to all students. Your contribution will help Teens Run DC pay for running shoes, uniforms, race entry fees and lunches after races and long runs. It will support training for our Running Leaders and our TRDC Pacers. Your investment in Teens Run DC is an investment in the future of DC youth and will support these youth towards success in running, in school, and in life.
What your contribution will buy:
- $10 a safety reflective vest for late afternoon winter runs
- $35 running uniform (teens run dc technical t-shirt and shorts)
- $50 one pair of running shoes
- $100 two pairs of running shoes to last a season
- $235 entry fee to all 7 races for one student
- $785 will cover all expenses for one student to participate in program for one year
- $4230 will cover all expenses for a running group (5 students, 1 running leader, and up to 5 individual mentors).
- $8460 will cover all expenses of one full team (10 students, 2 running leaders, and up to 10 individual mentors).
You may send contributions directly to:
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region 1201 15th Street NW, Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005Checks should be made payable to Teens Run DC – CFNCR
Alternatively, if you prefer, you may make a credit card contribution (greater than $100) through the Community Foundation’s DONATE NOW. When asked “Name of Fund I’m Donating To,” write Teens Run DC.
All contritubutions to Teens Run DC are tax deductible under the Community Foundations’s 501C3 tax-exempt status as a non-profit public charity.