2009 26.2 with Donna Raises $708,095!
Fundraising Awards Announced!
In February, thousands of runners flocked to Jacksonville and its beaches to run the second annual 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer.
The final fundraising numbers are in and we are proud to announce a total of $708,095 was raised in this year’s race.
“The most inspiring thing for me is that the runners themselves raised more than 237,000 dollars. We do not make fundraising mandatory for our race. Your registration fee gets you on the course. So to see that kind of money raised by individuals in this economy just blows me away,” said Marathon Founder Donna Deegan.
All of the funds raised by the runners and all the net proceeds of the entrance fees go to the charities supported by 26.2 with Donna.
Seventy percent goes to basic breast cancer research at the Mayo Clinic and thirty percent to The Donna Foundation which funds the critical needs of First Coast Women with Breast Cancer.
Fundraising is a vitally important function of any nonprofit. It is the process of soliciting and gathering money or other gifts in kind, by requesting donations. It serves as the source to fund the programs nonprofits develop. Foundations would not be able to function without the support of fundraisers and donors, and the Donna Foundation is lucky to have people involved in the organization who understand this.
Kenyon Merritt recently proved she understands the impact of fundraising. Merritt, a part of the Acosta’s Treasure Chest team, became the Donna Foundation’s top fundraiser by raising $22,125. She raised money on behalf of Sandy Ramsey, an Acosta employee, who is currently battling breast cancer.
“I wanted to help a friend in need, and I could think of no better way than to raise money for such an important organization that works to both benefit and empower women,” said Merritt.
For her hard work, Kenyon won a trip to Paris and will be traveling in September.
Top Galloway fundraiser Kay Holmes will also enjoy international travel as she joins Jeff Galloway on a trip to Athens, Greece to participate in the Athens Marathon.
