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Young Athletes Foundation (YAF)

Raise money for Young Athletes Foundation (YAF)

Grandma’s Marathon started the Young Athletes Foundation in 1990, and it has since become the marathon’s most prominent vehicle for giving back to the community. The mission of the Young Athletes Foundation is to support and build community by providing pathways of opportunity to youth through athletic programs and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Funds raised have made it possible for the YAF to provide 4,567 pairs of running shoes to area children in need, $1.1 million in grant and scholarship money to nonprofit youth athletic and recreational programs, and opportunities for hundreds of children annually to experience the joy of running via year-round free youth races. 

For more information about the Young Athletes Foundation visit www.GrandmasMarathon.com

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
May 14 Cheng Nie Undisclosed amount
May 14 Corinne $10.50
May 14 Emma Crosby $5.25
May 14 Anonymous Go Katie! $10.50
May 14 The Degels Way to go Katie!! $10.50
May 14 Anne Froistad I’m proud of you! ❤️ $26.25
May 14 Kelly Good luck! $21.00
May 14 Rosa Paredes Running person is Strong ❤️ Undisclosed amount
May 14 Kari and Ellie 💗 Yes, Katie! Love ya girl! 💗 $52.50
May 14 Jenny Belting Go Katie Go!! $26.25