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Young Athletes Foundation (YAF)

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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.YAF.GrandmasMarathon.com

Recent Donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Sep 15 Rob DeMars $345.00
Sep 15 Michael Gangi $345.00
Sep 15 Ron Bradshaw $345.00
Sep 15 Ingrid Lynne Wakefield $345.00
Sep 15 Kenwood Dental $345.00
Sep 15 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 15 Amanda Engen Undisclosed amount
Sep 15 Peter Clark Looking forward to another great season in 2027! $345.00
Sep 15 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 15 Cheryl Kraft Very happy to help young athletes! $345.00