Charity Partners

These local non-profit organizations are dedicated to a variety of causes and needs across western North Carolina and will be providing volunteer support before, during, and after the 2025 event in exchange for a variety of fundraising opportunities! These are the people who help drive our race participants to the finish line with a SMILE!
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CORE NC - Community Organized Relief Effort

It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene slammed into the southern US, leaving a 500-mile path of destruction in its wake. It will be a long and difficult road to recovery for many families in North Carolina, especially those already living in poverty. With the holidays approaching, so many families are simply hoping for a safe, solid roof over their heads. Will you help make this dream a reality?  

CORE is currently in North Carolina implementing our long-term recovery initiatives that include:  

  • Permanent roof repair, mucking and gutting, and mold suppression
  • Elevating the foundations of trailer homes to avoid future flooding
  • Bridging the FEMA funding gap for low-income and uninsured families

 About CORE (Community Organize Relief Effort)
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and empowering communities affected by or vulnerable to crisis. Since our inception, CORE's humanitarian programs have reached 11.8 million people across 14 countries – including 9 million in the U.S. alone.

CORE began working in North Carolina in 2018 in response to Hurricane Florence. Since then, CORE North Carolina has established a local team to support the resilience of marginalized communities while providing critical support after natural disasters and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. CORE North Carolina’s reach includes Robeson County and the Native American Indian Tribal Communities in Robeson, Scotland and Hoke Counties. To learn more about our work in North Carolina, please visit us at www.coreresponse.org/north-carolina/.

Donate to CORE
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iDream Athletes Foundation

It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process. In addition, we will assist in fueling the growth for local running, cycling and multi-sport champions, teams, clubs, locally owned stores and communities in Western North Carolina by providing resource and financial support when conducting our key activities.

Donate to iDream