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Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.

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MISSION + VISION

Our mission at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation is to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness.

Our vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time.

The Foundation is 100% focused on individuals of all ability levels achieving their goals.  Our eighteen-year track record of giving demonstrates our unwavering commitment to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities.

HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS

Our foundation carries out its mission in a variety of ways. Funds raised go towards programs like the Dream Big Marathon, which provide an engaging reading, fitness, and citizenship challenge to children,  and Running Is A Right, which provides pediatric amputees with recreational prosthetics. We also support a number of community events and organizations that exemplify our mission. 

OUR HISTORY

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation was born out of a desire to encourage children to reach their full potential. The story of the Finish Strong Foundation actually begins in 2003, when we were originally founded as the DMSE Children’s Fitness Foundation which focused on children’s fitness and encouraging healthy lifestyles. However, a healthy and fulfilling childhood goes beyond the physical!

In 2022, we reimagined our branding and mission to relaunch as the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation. This refresh spotlighted our long-held belief that 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.

Team Finish Strong is a part of the 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race!

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation was born out of a desire to encourage children to reach their full potential. The story of the Finish Strong Foundation actually begins in 2003, when we were originally founded as the DMSE Children’s Fitness Foundation which focused on children’s fitness and encouraging healthy lifestyles. However, a healthy and fulfilling childhood goes beyond the physical.

In 2022, we reimagined our branding and mission to relaunch as the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation. This refresh spotlighted our long-held belief that 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.

Our mission at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation is to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness.

Our vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time.

The Foundation is 100% focused on individuals of all ability levels to achieve their goals.  Our eighteen-year track record of giving demonstrates our unwavering commitment to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities.

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Individuals

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Jun 30 Linda Go team! Can't wait to meet you in Falmouth! $11.75
Jun 30 Tamara White $273.35
Jun 27 Jess Murphy Run, Linda, run! $109.85
Jun 26 Matt Jacobs Run fast $55.35
Jun 26 Susannah, Molly, & Christopher Go Uncle!!! Undisclosed amount
Jun 23 Auntie Shari 😊 I know you can do this! I'm proud of you for putting in the effort both to run & to raise the funds! Undisclosed amount
Jun 23 Katrina Go give ‘em hell girl!!! 🏅 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🫶 Undisclosed amount
Jun 23 Run Forest Run Undisclosed amount
Jun 22 Sarah Berman Let’s get started! Undisclosed amount
Jun 21 BuenoMalo $109.85