Giving Back to Charity

Giving back to the local community is very important to all of us here at High Trek Adventure. In 2008 we helped raise over $5,000! We look forward to quadrupling that amount in 2009! Our goal is to help raise $20,000 to various local charities throughout the US.

Here are some great charities that focus on sports, running or adventure racing:

Shoe 4 Africa - Empowerment through sports & education, creating unique health initiatives, and promoting Aids awareness. Our cornerstone project; The Shoe4Africa children’s Hospital.This organization is run completely by volunteers, so 100% of your money goes to the cause.  Why donate? Shoe 4 Africa is run by actor Anthony Edwards of ER fame (Dr. Green).

Team in Training - Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join the more than 30,000 runners, walkers, cyclists and triathletes who will participate in the world’s major marathons, triathlons and century rides this year on behalf of LLS. Why donate? You’re running anyway! This charity operates all over the US, so whether you’re in Philly, Atlanta, Dallas or LA you can find a group to train with!

The Running Bug - Find a charity running event in England.

The Walking Site - Find a charity walking event in the US and Canada.

Active.com - Another site to find charity races throughout the US and beyond.

Did I miss your favorite race, charity or list? Let me know and post it! Looking forward to seeing you at our races and helping us raise money to support your local charities.

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