why a charitable partner?
While we want to make a difference for Edmonton runners in discovering and talking about why they run, we also have a goal of bettering running communities across Alberta. To do that, we partner with causes we believe in. All donations that we collect either via event checkout or in person a conversation go towards one of the local funds that we support.
BISSELL CENTER
The Bissell Center exists to work with communities, and empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social and economic prosperity.
MIND (S)PACE supports Edmonton’s Bissell Center with cash donations, but also by providing ‘miled-out’ but good quality running shoes which can then be reused by those in need.
AMA YOUTH RUN CLUB
Clubs run together one to five times per week. Participants build their endurance in order to complete a final fun run of their choice! Some schools host their own, while some participate in community runs.
The Alberta Medical Association and Ever Active Schools provide clubs with all of the necessary resources to implement and maintain a successful run club, including: Runner's & Coach's Handbooks (electronic), finisher prizes for all participants, free local workshops for coaches, running logs and more!