Charity Program
If running 13.1 or 26.2 miles isn't inspiration enough, there are hundreds of participants in the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon that not only give of themselves physically, but give to others as well. For years, runners have used this race as a vehicle to raise awareness and funds for many local and national charities. The Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation is honored to be a part of this worthy outreach to so many deserving causes.
For more information on the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation: CLICK HERE
To Fundraise for the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation: CLICK HERE
Official Charities
Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program, preparing people of all athletic abilities to run or walk a 26.2-mile marathon or a 13.1-mile half marathon, or to complete a 100-mile (century) bike ride or a triathlon. In return for professional training and travel to one of many national event sites, participants raise valuable funds to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) mission. In 20 short years, TNT has trained over 380,000 athletes while raising nearly 1 billion dollars!
LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
For more information, please visit our website at TEAM IN TRAINING.
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The American Heart Association strides to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke in the Louisville community. Through research, public and professional education and advocacy, the funds are invested wisely. This year the American Heart Association will fund $1.3 million of biomedical research to the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. Ultimately, the AHA is focused on four urgent health issues: Childhood Obesity, Women & Heart Disease, Patient Treatment Guidelines & African-Americans & Heart Disease.
To Fundraise for American Heart Association: CLICK HERE
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The mission of the American Lung Association in Kentucky is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Through research, advocacy, public and professional education, the American Lung Association is Fighting for Air for all Kentuckians. As ALA strives to make every dollar count, we are expanding on the use of technology to better serve the public. Call 1-800-LUNG-USA and select option #2 to talk with a health care professional about your medical questions or your efforts to quit smoking. Or visit www.ffsonline.org to access Freedom From Smoking on-line to gain the skills and support needed to kick the tobacco habit for good.
To Fundraise for American Lung Association: CLICK HERE
To learn more about the American Lung Association: CLICK HERE
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The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is a non-profit company devoted solely to creating products and services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and is the official supplier of educational materials for students who are visually impaired. These materials include braille, large type, recorded, computer disk, and tactile graphic publications, as well as a wide assortment of educational and daily living products.
Your gift today will assist APH to provide Reader’s Digest® in braille and on cassette, Newsweek® on cassette, and other products.
For more information about APH, go to www.aph.org.
To Fundraise for APH: CLICK HERE
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It takes determination to endure. It takes DetermiNation to find a cure. Make your miles more meaningful. Join the American Cancer Society's nation of athletes determined to end cancer. With every mile conquered, you can help save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together, we'll stay well, get well, find cures and fight back.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For cancer information anytime, day or night, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
If you are interested in joining the American Cancer Society DetermiNation in the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon, email DetermiNationLouisville@cancer.org or call 502-560-6016. You can register at http://www.determinationlouisville.org.
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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to developing cures for spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. With TEAM REEVE, our athletic fundraising program, we are inspired by the words of Christopher Reeve, “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”
Be a member of our TEAM and realize your dream of participating in a marathon, triathlon, cycling or adventure race and help us keep the hopes and dreams of Chris, Dana and the millions of people worldwide living with paralysis shining bright!
If you are interested in joining TEAM REEVE in the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon, please email TeamReeve@ChristopherReeve.org or call us at 1-800-225-0292 and ask for the Team Reeve Director.
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Welcome to the Inaugural Home of the Innocents KCPCC Kentucky Derby miniMarathon Team! Join us, along with the Louisville Fire Department, as we walk and wheel our way to the finish line on Saturday, April 24, 2010!
The Kosair Charities Pediatric Convalescent Center currently houses 46 medically fragile beds with 30 additional beds under construction to accommodate the needs of the community.
Aquatic therapy equipment is needed for Home of the Innocents’ new pool, also under construction. The pool will be open to all in our community who require the use of a therapeutic pool to include residents in the Kosair Charities Pediatric Convalescent Center.
Your pledge will assist the Home in raising money to purchase this much needed equipment by supporting members of Louisville Fire Department as they walk and wheel the Home’s medically fragile children across the finish line at the KDF miniMarathon. For further information, please go to www.walkandwheel.com. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!
To Fundraise for Home of the Innocents: CLICK HERE
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Every step is important for a runner or walker. But for kids with special needs, every step has a greater meaning. The Run For Kids Center team is coming together to help make sure that no child is turned away who needs our help. Since 1959, the Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies has been helping over 700 children each year who face challenges such as autism, spina bifida, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADD/ADHD, sensory integration issues and more.
To Fundraise for Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies: CLICK HERE
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Kosair Children's Hospital serves more than 109,000 children annually from throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, and is Kentucky’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric hospital. As a regional facility that treats all children regardless of the family’s ability to pay, the hospital relies on your support. The Children's Hospital Foundation is currently involved in a $208 million growth initiative for Kosair Children's Hospital. Your support is needed to help the “Just for Kids” Campaign fund facilities, equipment and educational and research programs to improve the health and well-being of our community’s children for decades to come.
To Fundraise for Kosair Children's Hospital: CLICK HERE
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The mission of Gilda's Club Louisville is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer--men, women, teens and children--along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.
Your gift will help us continue to support children and adults living with cancer in our community.
To Fundraise for Gilda's Club Louisville: CLICK HERE
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The James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville believes everyone deserves world class cancer care. As the region’s leading academic, research and teaching medical center, patients benefit from the latest medical advances. 
The Brown Cancer Center focuses on three areas:
Research, Treatment, Education/Prevention
Proceeds from the KDF Mini /Marathon will help the Brown Cancer Center continue its mission of finding answers to cancer.
To Fundraise for James Graham Brown Cancer Center: CLICK HERE
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Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association is a chapter of National Stroke Association and our mission is to educate the public on stroke risks and warning signs. We provide prevention and recovery education, a speaker’s bureau and a library. We participate in 3 to 6 health events per month, support stroke survivors through camp scholarships and survivor meetings, and provide opportunities for them to volunteer at our many events throughout the year.
To Fundraise for KSISA: CLICK HERE
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Run to Remember is the National Hospice Foundation charity training and fundraising program. If a friend or family member has experienced hospice, this is your chance to recognize that special care. You can get the training support you need and the digital tools to raise money online from family and friends. If you choose, 50% of the net proceeds you raise can be designated for a local hospice program of your choice. Help hospice programs help people at the end of their lives—support hospice care.
In order to gain the tools and support needed to raise funds hospice care through the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon event, register at its site at www.runtoremember.org.
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Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky's (O.A.K.) mission is to provide resources for support, 
networking, and education for women who are diagnosed with gynecological cancers and their caregivers in order to improve outcomes. O.A.K. works to create awareness among women and the greater community regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer, resulting in earlier detection and saved lives. O.A.K. encourages greater citizen participation in gynecological cancer issues for the benefit of future generations through public education programs, media collaboration, and joint ventures with other community organizations. For more information about fundraising for O.A.K. please call 502-708-1625.
To Fundraiser for O.A.K.: CLICK HERE
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At Pitt Academy, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and innovative learning environment in which children with a broad spectrum of learning and communication disabilities can reach their own academic, creative, and social potential.
We believe that each student should be seen as an individual: with a unique pattern of strengths, learning styles and challenges. Our individualized program, adapted curriculum, outstanding instructors and vibrant community are committed to helping our students develop the skills and self-confidence necessary to fulfilling lives.
Please join us in our mission.
To Fundraise for PITT ACADEMY: CLICK HERE
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St. Leo SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education) provides ALL people with an example of a living Catholic community that places the dignity of the individual and the call to human relationship at the center of the educational experience. SPICE is a program designed to support the education and formation of people with special needs in our community. SPICE supports inclusion by bringing the awareness necessary to embrace the diversity of people; thus promoting understanding, compassion, and respect. SPICE provides additional funding for classroom aides, continuing education for faculty and staff, classroom support materials, software, and more. SPICE puts faith into action. Add SPICE to your life and take steps for Inclusion!
To Fundraise for St. Leo SPICE: CLICK HERE
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When you run or walk as a St. Jude Hero, you inspire hope in children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. By raising money as a St. Jude Hero, you will be supporting the lifesaving research and tr
eatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To become a St. Jude Hero and raise funds for the children of St. Jude, please visit www.stjudeheroes.org to register. Each Hero receives a personalized fundraising Web page, free online training provided by active.com, support from a St. Jude representative, ability to earn great incentive prizes such as airfare and hotel and many more benefits.
To Fundraise for St. Jude: CLICK HERE
For more information on St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org
