Marathon • Half Marathon • 10 Mile 

Join the Allyson Whitney Foundation charity squad and turn your miles into hope. We are a volunteer-based organization fueled by community and compassion, providing life-interrupted grants and meaningful moments of relief to young adults whose lives have been interrupted by cancer.

When you run with AWF, you’re not just racing—you’re carrying stories, honoring strength, and transforming every step into direct impact.

💜 What We Do

The Allyson Whitney Foundation exists to remind young adults facing cancer that they are not alone.

Through our life-interrupted grants and moments of relief, we help ease financial stress and bring light, comfort, and community during an incredibly difficult chapter. Everything we do is driven by volunteers and powered by people like you—runners who believe movement can mean more.

Every dollar you raise goes directly toward supporting young adults navigating cancer and restoring pieces of life that illness has disrupted.

As an AWF runner, you commit to:

• Fundraising with heart and purpose Full Marathon $750 goal * Half Marathon $1,000 * 10 miler $1,000

• Sharing why you’re running and who you’re running for

• Representing the AWF mission with compassion and pride

In return, you become part of a supportive, passionate community dedicated to making every mile matter.

We’re with you from the moment you’re accepted through race day and beyond.

AWF charity runners receive:

• Guaranteed race entry (for Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10 Mile)

• Personal fundraising support with tools, templates, and guidance

• Optional Google Meets for MORE support

• An AWF race singlet or tee and gear to proudly represent the mission

• Coach Lou training & nurtrition tips geared for your success

• Team connection and encouragement from a community of purpose-driven runners

• Mission moments & stories so you know exactly who and what you’re running for

• Private FaceBook page 

• Race support and team recognition

You focus on training. We’ll help you make your impact.

It’s a commitment to show up for young adults facing cancer.
It’s miles filled with meaning.
It’s community, compassion, and collective action.

If you’re ready to run with heart and turn your race into real impact, we would be honored to have you apply.

👉 Apply to join the AWF Twin Cities Charity Team

Connect with barbara@allysonwhitney.org with any questions