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Hi,
This year, I'll be running the Half Marathon to raise money for CASEY’S CLUBHOUSE . Casey’s Clubhouse is a baseball league with the goal of providing play for all, regardless of a person's ability. The League's mission is to create an environment of acceptance for people with disabilities and their families, with baseball as the root, and to give people with disabilities opportunities to enhance their lives as athletes, teammates, and in everyday life. My youngest son Andrew had his best year yet with the Trash Pandas, and he can't wait to get back on the field....
Casey’s Clubhouse is an awesome program, so please donate if you can. They can use your support....
(I suffered a pretty badly torn calf muscle during training for last year's marathon. The recovery process was pretty slow, but I signed up for the full marathon again this year, hoping for the best. The leg has been fine, but making a comeback at age 53 has been difficult, and I just don't have 26.2 miles in me this year. I'll try again next year, but in the meantime, I should be able to handle 13.1...)
Thanks in advance,
DAN HAMPTON
Description
There are two incredible opportunities to support both Casey’s Clubhouse and Always B Smiling, each working toward empowering athletes to achieve their dreams. Meet Destiny—a young athlete with a radiant smile and a zest for life. Born with special needs, she longed to cross the finish line of a marathon herself, a goal that once seemed impossible.
Casey’s Clubhouse Fundraiser
This year, Casey’s Clubhouse invites athletes and supporters of all levels to participate in various race events: the full marathon, half marathon, relay, 5K, Kid's Walk, Toddler Trot, and Pet Race. By running and raising funds for Casey’s Clubhouse participants directly support athletes with special needs, helping provide accessible sports opportunities and inclusive community engagement.
Always B Smiling Partnership Fundraiser
In a special collaboration, Casey's Clubhouse AND Always B Smiling are raising funds to expand its adaptive stroller marathon program, which allows athletes like Destiny to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line. By running or supporting this program, donors help make marathons accessible for athletes who would otherwise watch from the sidelines.
The adaptive stroller relay teams are working together to raise funds for both amazing south hills programs. Last year, 6 athletes like Destiny took on the full marathon in their adaptive strollers, each feeling the power of community and inclusion.
By supporting either Casey’s Clubhouse, Always B Smiling, or both, you’re joining a powerful community dedicated to making dreams possible.
Let's run together—every step supports a dream!
Your contribution to an adaptive stroller relay team will help us as we continue to grow and support programs for the kids and adults with special needs across the south hills of Pittsburgh and beyond.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Baz | $54.10 |
| Apr 08 | Suzanne Smash | $54.10 |
| Apr 03 | Linda Antonelli | $54.10 |
| Apr 02 | Bethie | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 02 | Dez Cadena | $54.10 |
| Apr 02 | Maureen | $107.35 |
| Apr 01 | Grandma and Grandpa Hampton | $107.35 |
| Mar 30 | Mary Hampton Nary | $107.35 |