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2026 Platinum Charities
UK
£1,800
£40
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the charity leading the search for a cure for dementia, and we will not stop until we’ve found one. Through research, we will keep people connected to their families, their worlds and themselves for longer.
US
$3,000
Our programs create uplifting gifts and experiences for kids in cancer treatment, cover urgent/uninsurable travel costs for getting to and from treatment, and will soon offer insurance advocacy to help families overcome claim denials and secure the coverage they deserve.
US
$3,600
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program.The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing.
2026 Gold Charities
US
$3,000
The Allyson Whitney Foundation is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting young adults battling rare cancers. Through grants, HOPE comfort bags, and oncofertility assistance, the foundation uplifts lives, offering compassion, resources, and hope during life’s most challenging journey.
UK
£2500
We are the leading childhood cancer charity in the UK, supporting families and childhood cancer research since 1988. Over the last 35 years, we’ve developed kinder treatments, improved public and scientific understanding of childhood cancer and raised over £300 million.
US
$3,000
Shoe4Africa — a charity run by runners — is building Sub-Saharan Africa’s first Children’s Cancer Hospital. Run to bring hope, healing, and life-saving care to kids in Kenya. 100% of funds raised go to this project, not charity running costs.
2026 Silver Charities
US
$3,500
Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education and research – all at no cost to them.
US
$5,000
Back on My Feet, a national organization operating in 16 major cities across the US, combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.
UK
£2,000
£100
Around 153,000 people live with Parkinson's in the UK. It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. We need to be there to support every Parkinson's journey. Every step of the way.
UK
£1,800
£50
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We campaign for change and fund vital dementia research. Join our team and together, we can beat dementia.
UK
£1,800
£99
Get Kids Going! is a UK charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport by providing them with sports wheelchairs, sports equipment and sport grants.
US
$3,500
ASAN seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.
UK
£2,000
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories by granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
US
$3,500
Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Over the last 25+ years, we have supported safe and quality cleft care for 2+ million children.
US
$3,000
Rise Against Hunger fights hunger worldwide by providing volunteer-packaged meals and school feeding programs. We partner with local leaders on sustainable farming and income projects, empowering communities to achieve lasting food security and self-reliance.
US
$3,000
We are a nonprofit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues
US
$3,000
LUNGevity is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, advocacy, and community.
US
$3,000
USA for UNHCR is a global organization supporting more than 120 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee conflict, violence, or persecution. We respond to emergencies by delivering life-saving aid such as shelter, clean water, food, blankets, and medical care.
US
$3,500
Open Heart Magic brings laughter and hope to sick kids in hospitals through one-on-one magic performances. Each magic moment empowers children, helping them feel strong, brave, and in control during challenging hospital stays.
UK
£2000
£100
Funding groundbreaking cancer research to improve detection, treatment and increase survival after breast cancer diagnosis. The focus of our research is preventing secondary spread, the main cause of breast cancer related deaths.
UK
£1800
Spinal Research is the UK's leading charity funding research to develop treatments for Spinal Cord Injury. Join #TeamSpinal to help us cure paralysis.
2026 Bronze Charities
UK
£2,000
£50
While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.
UK
£1800
£75
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital
UK
£2,000
Street Child is an international charity dedicated to ensuring children are safe, in school and learning. We support vulnerable children through education, child protection, and livelihood programs, empowering families to overcome poverty and build brighter, sustainable futures.
US
$5,000
Achilles International, a global organization operating in 18 countries including the US, transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.
US
$3,000
Ulman Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults impacted by cancer. Through programs that provide housing, community, and personalized support, Ulman ensures that no young adult faces cancer alone.
US
$4,000
Still I Run is the largest non-profit in the US that is centered around running and mental health. Our aim is to get more people running for mental wellness through advocacy, education, and unique programming.
US
$4,000
StacheStrong is a nonprofit devoted to raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research. Defeating brain cancer and improving the quality of patients’ lives is our daily focus. With the help of our supporters, we’ve funded over $5,000,000 of brain cancer research.
UK
£1,800
We are Alcohol Change UK. We work for a society free from the harm caused by alcohol. We're not anti-alcohol; we are for alcohol change. We're for a future where people drink as a conscious choice, not a default
US
$3,500
Haymakers for Hope host charity running and boxing events with a goal of literally knocking out cancer.
US
$3,000
We have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.
US
$4,000
Children who increase their physical activity, receive help to improve their literacy, accomplish goals that heighten their self-esteem, and have a strong community behind them to support it all will build a solid foundation for a fulfilling life.
UK
£2,000
£50
Every 5 minutes, someone dies from heart diseases in the UK. Your donations will fund lifesaving medical research to find new treatments and cures. We need your help, until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
US
$3,000
The Organization for Autism Research funds applied autism research and informs the autism community about research-based interventions. All our research and programs aim to help autistic individuals and their communities today.
US
$5,000
Mass Eye and Ear is a world-renowned specialty hospital focused on diseases and conditions of the eyes, ears, throat, head and neck. Our physicians and scientists are driven by a mission to find cures for blindness and deafness.
US
$3,000
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
US
$3,500
Project Purple improves the lives of those battling pancreatic cancer through support, hope, and compassion. Our mission is a world without pancreatic cancer.
US
$3,500
The MMRF is the largest non-profit in the world solely focused on accelerating a cure for each and every multiple myeloma patient.
US
$6,000
Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s endurance program, created to raise funds to accelerate cures for IBD and support critical patient programs. With every mile we run and finish line crossed, we get closer to a world free of IBD.
US
$3,000
We are dedicated to building a better future for poor children in Peru. We raise funds to make grants to a select group of non-governmental organizations working in Peru to provide better healthcare & education for poor children.
UK
£1,800
£100
We unite the children and young people’s cancer community, driving collective action and progress. Powered by expertise, we work together to create a brighter future for children and young people with cancer.
US
$3,500
Promote strong bones for life, prevent and treat osteoporosis and fractures, and optimize mobility and lifespan following fractures through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy, and research.
US
$4,000
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.
US
$3,000
The KiDSMARATHON program is an eight to ten week “In School” running and nutrition educational program that enable the kids to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles) by running approximately 3 miles per week.
US
$3,000
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund is committed to battling breast cancer by supporting both new, and established researchers. Our mission is to find a cure, nothing less! Join us running 26.2 for the 1 in 8!
US
$3,000
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) serves 1,000 individuals with a disability through 20 adaptive and Paralympic sports including marathon, empowering athletes of all ages and all skill levels from beginner to elite!
US
$3,200
Camp One Step by Children’s Oncology Services is a leader in providing empowering, supportive, educational and fun experiences for children (ages birth -19) who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. In over 40 years, our organization has served more than 19,000 campers.
US
$3,500
Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support.
US
$3,000
The Takeoff Institute empowers Black undergraduate students with mentorship, career development, and professional resources to help them confidently launch and thrive in their early career journeys.
US
$5,000
ALS United exists to unite the ALS community in our collaborative approach to foster bold research initiatives, advance advocacy efforts, and provide comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS.
US
$3,000
NoStigmas is a global network of advocates working to provide peer support at the local level to ensure that no one faces mental health and suicide challenges alone.
US
$3,000
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy fights every single battle necessary to end Duchenne. Everything we do—and everything we have done since our founding in 1994—helps those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives.
US
$4,000
GGRF uses the Ethiopian national sport of running to create safe spaces and supportive social networks that empower girls to stay in school, avoid early marriage, and make good life choices. 200 girls and 80 mothers participate in our programs.
US
$3,000
Imerman Angels provides free one-on-one psychosocial support to anyone facing cancer (cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers) through its network of over 17,000 "Mentor Angels" - people who have already faced cancer and can now help guide someone currently facing it.
US
$3,500
Blood Cancer United's Team In Training program is the world's largest charity endurance program. Our goal: cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. You'll be supported along with way with a coach and training plan, along with our staff helping you reach your fundraising goals.
US
$4,000
Gabriele Grunewald, a professional runner and rare cancer advocate, founded Brave Like Gabe to inspire people to share stories of being brave through their own struggles while also helping to find better and more effective treatments for rare cancer.
UK
£1,800
Cure Leukaemia funds world-leading networks that are transforming how blood cancer patients – both adults and children – can access cutting-edge treatments through clinical trials, supporting innovative leukaemia research, improving patient outcomes, and driving breakthroughs in blood cancer care.
UK
£1,800
£75
We're Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re dedicated to giving support for today and hope for the future, for everyone affected by breast cancer. Our vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well.
UK
£2000
£100
In the UK and around the world, we make sure children keep safe, healthy and learning.
US
$5,000
Since 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston has provided world-class care for adults and children with cancer while advancing groundbreaking research to discover tomorrow’s cures.
UK
£2,500
Sport in Mind is England and Wales' leading mental health sports charity. We transform mental health through sport, harnessing its power to inspire, educate, and promote wellbeing across the nation.
US
$3,500
TEAM PAWS Chicago supports the largest no kill animal rescue in the Midwest, providing services to over 25,000 dogs and cats annually. Make your miles matter by running for their lives!
US
$3,000
TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) improves the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS by raising funds for AIDS Foundation Chicago. Through endurance sports, T2 raises awareness, fights stigma, empowers participants, and promotes health equity across Chicagoland.
US
$3,000
The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) was established in October 2003 by Olympic Bronze Medalist and liver transplant recipient, Chris Klug. Chris started CKF to promote lifesaving organ, eye, and tissue donation, and work to improve the quality of life for those touched by transplantation.
2026 Listed Charities
Ireland
€2,000
Provision of financial support to families that have a child with a life limiting illness or complex care needs to help with the non medical costs which include travel, accommodation, car parking, specialist equipment.
US
$3,000
NF, or neurofibromatosis, is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. CTF is committed to pioneering research, innovative funding, and groundbreaking drug development for all types of NF.
US
$5,000
The Webb Norden Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation founded by Jacqui Webb and Paul Norden, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors, that supports children and young adults who have been involved in a traumatic event through funding and resources.
US
$10,000
Breakthrough T1D Run (formerly JDRF) provides entry into some of the country's most exciting challenge events. Join a team that's united in the common purpose of creating a world without type 1 diabetes.
US
$6,000
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
US
$4,000
We are the generations that can change the fate of our planet’s diminishing biodiversity. Our achievements in protecting wild spaces in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is proof that it is possible. Together we can ensure there is a wild tomorrow.
US
$3,500
The ALS Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It works to improve the quality of life for people living with ALS through care services, advocacy, and funding cutting-edge research to end the disease.
US
$5,000
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is dedicated to speeding the development of better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research, fostering collaboration and building community among those impacted.
US
$4,000
The 26.2 Foundation advances the global sport of marathoning while harnessing the power of the human spirit and its capacity for good.
US
$3,000
Tuesday’s Children provides healing and resilience for military families of the fallen and families affected by 9/11, turning pain into purpose while honoring their legacies.
New Zealand
$3,500
With a vision to cure and a mission to care, we are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families living with blood cancer conditions.
UK
£2,500
£100
As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity, we help make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures.
US
$4,000
The mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers - by funding research, education & quality of life resources.
US
$4,500
Move For Hunger confronts the issues of hunger and food waste across the US. Since 2009, we have recovered 63+ million pounds of food, transporting it to local food banks, feeding families in need and reducing food waste.
US
$4,000
Free to Run’s mission is to advance gender equity globally through running. We use running and rights-based programs to support the leadership, agency, and health of girls and young women in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine.
US
$3,500
Combat veteran founded and operated, Semper K9s mission is to enhance the quality of life for wounded service members and their families by providing them custom trained mental health mobility service dogs free of charge.
US
$3,500
At The Phoenix, we’re fueling a movement that builds on the power of community and belonging to change how society approaches addiction and recovery. Through hundreds of weekly sober events and activities, we’re creating safe spaces for all individuals to connect.
US
$4,500
At The Break Off, we envision a world where recovery is celebrated, strength is shared, and wellness is accessible to all. Our gym is more than a place to train — it is a community built on resilience, healing, and connection.
US
$3,500
SG United Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower girls and women to be strong, confident, and resilient through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming.
Ireland
€2,000
We are a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. We are working towards a future where nobody in Ireland will die from cancer.
UK
£1,800
£30
100,000 sick kids are treated at our hospital every year. Together we can transform their lives.
UK
£2,500
£100
The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity helping young people aged 9–25 unlock their potential through adventure in the wild. We provide challenging outdoor experiences that inspire self-belief and show them they’re capable of more than they imagined.
US
$3,800
To educate and empower children about the power of our daily choices and the huge impact these choices have on the health and wellbeing of both ourselves and our planet.
US
$4,000
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We continue to use our uniquely effective, three-pronged approach of advocacy, education and research to make headway reducing threats to lung health.
US
$3,000
The Iris Fund works to improve pregnancy outcomes by better understanding how every mother’s body works during pregnancy. As the leading private funder of basic science research related to preterm birth, we connect patients, partners and providers to find answers.
Ireland
€2,000
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia service provider, working in local communities nationwide to provide support and advocate for people living with dementia and their carers, championing their rights to quality services and support.
US
$3,000
The Hoyt Foundation aspires to build the individual character, self-confidence and self-esteem of young people with disabilities through inclusion in all facets of daily life; including in family and community activities, especially sports, at home, in schools, and in the workplace.
US
$3,000
Founded by AA legends Bill Wilson and Marty Mann, High Watch Recovery Center created the world's first 12-Step drug and alcohol treatment facility. High Watch offers comprehensive trauma-informed clinical services and evidence-based treatments tailored to each guest's individual needs.
US
$3,500
The mission of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society
US
$3,750
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
US
$3,500
Peace Runners 773 advocates for health equity. Our programming empowers, educates and brings awareness to holistic health and wellness through physical, mental and social wellbeing while creating safe spaces for movement in our underserved communities.
US
$4,000
PanCAN's mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients.
UK
£1,800
The True Athlete Project is building a more compassionate world through sport. Our mission is to use mindfulness to transform the way sport is experienced, so it inspires young people to thrive, lead, and create positive change in the world.
UK
£2,300
£200
We provide advice, information and support. We are here for people living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers across Scotland.
US
$3,000
Marathon Kids, Inc. is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids moving and instilling lifelong healthy habits through running. For 30 years, Marathon Kids has empowered children of all backgrounds to discover the joy of physical activity.
UK
£3,500
£250
A grassroots charity supporting mothers in resource-poor settings with free education, essential medicines and maternal healthcare through 24/7 clinics, menstrual health workshops and reusable pad distribution. Maa aims to empower women while addressing stigma and improving maternal health.
US
$4,000
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
US
$3,500
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls provides children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.
US
$3,500
Teaching Matters works to close the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. Our mission is to ensure every student has access to excellent teaching, regardless of their zip code.
US
$3,500
GirlGangCrazy empowers women through movement and sisterhood. Together we hold space to cultivate innovation and support in order to shift global run culture to a wholly inclusive and accessible experience for women.
UK
£2,000
We support people with deafblindness and their families around the world. Through early intervention, quality education, vocational training and advocacy we are working to ensure some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people can live, learn and thrive.
US
$7,500
Boston Children's Hospital Miles for Miracles has raised over $45 million since 1996. Funds support the Every Child Fund, providing vital care and services not covered by insurance. Join us to help kids everywhere.
US
$4,000
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the world's foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on ALS. As a nonprofit biotech we operate without regard to profit or politics. Our mission is to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS.
US
$6,000
American Liver Foundation is the largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to liver health, funding research, education, advocacy, and support for patients and families affected by liver disease.
US
$3,000
Foundation For Tomorrow, based in Arusha, Tanzania, empowers orphaned and vulnerable children through education. We provide access to quality schooling, health and psycho-social support, and life skills programs, giving children the opportunity to succeed.
US
$15,000
S.T.O.P. litigates and advocates for privacy, working to abolish local governments’ systems of mass surveillance. Our work highlights the discriminatory impact of surveillance on Muslim Americans, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, indigenous peoples, and communities of color.
US
$3,000
We envision a world where every adult and child is aware of the risks of melanoma and takes preventative measures; where those who suffer from melanoma receive comfort and healing; and ultimately, where every case of melanoma will be completely curable.
US
$5,000
We are an international non-profit that focuses on accessibility for individuals with invisible disabilities such as autism, PTSD, dementia and more.