Team Continuum

“There’s a lot more to cancer than finding a cure.” Team Continuum improves the quality of life of cancer patients, here and now, by providing immediate assistance to address non-medical needs as they face the challenges and stresses of battling cancer. At Holiday Time, Team Continuum enables hospitals in NY Metro Area to acquire toys for children battling cancer who must spend the holidays in a hospital or care facility.

To date, Team Continuum raised over $6 million through donations from participants on the Team who run in the ING New York City Marathon, as well as by sponsorships and special events. In addition, the organization holds fundraisers. In making a connection between two of life’s most challenging pursuits, that of battling cancer and running a marathon, we raise awareness of the strength and reliance of cancer patients and the doctors, families, friends and organizations that are vital to the treatment and recovery process.
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Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation

The Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation is committed to preventing lung cancer through education and early detection research. In September of 2000, Thomas G. Labrecque, former CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank and a lifelong never-smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer and died at the age of 62 only eight weeks later. The Foundation was founded in 2003 by the Labrecque family in honor of Tom’s memory to spread awareness that anyone can suffer from lung cancer at any age.

The money donated to the Foundation goes directly to support lung cancer research by funding the development of new treatments and better screening tools. With help from a medical advisory board composed of the nation’s top oncology experts, the Foundation ensures that the best and most innovative research projects receive the donated funds. The Foundation also focuses media and grassroots attention on lung cancer, which remains the leading cancer killer in the US. With your help, we can develop simple imaging and blood tests that can be used for the earliest detection of this otherwise lethal cancer that affects all of us - smokers, non-smokers and former smokers alike.
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Children's Hospital Trust *Sold Out *

Add meaning to your miles; apply for Children’s Hospital Boston’s Miles for Miracles Team New York today! Many run a marathon for the challenge but you can run the ING New York City Marathon for a great cause – the health of a child.

Children’s Hospital Boston is a world renowned research hospital and families enter our doors from everywhere. Dedicate your training and your run to someone you know who has benefited from Children’s and for all of those healthy kids in your life.

Not only are you doing something good, you will get some great things in return. Just a few of the great amenities include: guaranteed race entry; race-day perks - dedicated bus to the start and access to a dedicated charity tents at the start; access to coaches and so much more.
Visit our website at www.childrenshospital.org/newyork or email run@chtrust.org.
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U.S Fund for UNICEF *Sold Out *

UNICEF has saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. We are at the forefront of efforts to reduce child mortality worldwide. There has been substantial progress—the annual number of under-five deaths dropped from 13 million in 1990 to 8.8 million in 2008. But still, 24,000 children die each day from preventable causes. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make that number zero by giving children the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood.

For a second consecutive year, UNICEF is partnering with the ING New York City Marathon, to fundraise on behalf of the world's children and provide the life saving care that is needed. Members of Team UNICEF are active citizens running toward the day when zero children die from preventable causes, an attainable goal by which UNICEF offers the strength, knowledge, and efficiency to accomplish success. The members of Team UNICEF believe that zero preventable deaths is the finish line.
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ING Run For Something Better *Sold Out *

When you raise money for ING Run For Something Better, you’ll help kids nationwide make fitness a priority, just like you have. IRFSB (a non-profit initiative) helps fight childhood obesity by supporting school-based running fitness programs, helping kids everywhere get out and get active.

To join our team, click here. To learn more about the program, please visit www.orangelaces.com .
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