Official Charities

Sunday, October 17, 2010

The Detroit Free Press is a leader in partnering with charities and organizations in public-service projects to help improve the quality of life for our community-and beyond. Here are several ways your organization can participate:

Charity Partners-Run for a Reason. Recruit runners/walkers to participate in one of our events raising per/mile pledges as donations to your organization. In addition to be listed as a participating organization on our web site, we'll give you recognition in the Detroit Free Press, as well. (click for a link to our current Run for a Reason Partners)

Spirit Station. The purpose of a spirit station is to provide "good spirit" to the participants as they make their way towards the finish line. Recruit 15-20 volunteers and we'll reserve your own location along the 26.2 mile marathon route for you to host a spirit station. You can dress in costume or organization colors, play music or just provide good cheer. We'll list your organization's name on our web site and in our full page Thank You ads that appear in the Detroit Free Press. Send us an e-mail if your organization is interested in participating.

For more information please write to: marathon@freepress.com

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