CASA Orange County

CASA of Orange County (CASA OC) recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who become court-appointed advocates for children and youth in foster care. CASA volunteers provide consistent support and advocacy, helping ensure that each young person’s needs and voice are represented in court and throughout their time in the foster care system.

Through CASA OC’s HELP Model, volunteers focus on four key areas that help youth thrive: Health, Education, Life Skills, and Permanency. By building meaningful connections and advocating alongside youth, CASA volunteers help them develop resilience, strengthen supportive relationships, and work toward long-term success.

Funds raised will support CASA OC’s programs and services, including recruiting and training CASA volunteers, providing ongoing support and resources to advocates and their youth, and expanding advocacy for more children and youth waiting for a CASA volunteer.

College Park Elementary School Irvine – Waverunners Running Team

College Park Elementary School is in Irvine and its Waverunners Team is fundraising with Newport Spirit Run. Donations received will help provide shirts, snacks, equipment, and other supplies to make Wave Runners practices fun and engaging for kids.

Corona del Mar High School Newport Beach

CDM High is raising funds to support extracurricular activities.

Corona del Mar High School Boys Volleyball Team

CDM Boys Volleyball is raising funds for team travel, equipment, and other expenses.

Corona del Mar High School Cross Country Team

Donations received will support team expenses including equipment, travel, and more.

Corona del Mar High School Girls Basketball Team

CDM Girls Basketball is raising funds for team travel, equipment, and other expenses.

Corona del Mar Middle School Newport Beach

CDM Middle is raising funds to support extracurricular activities.

Eastbluff Elementary Newport Beach

Eastbluff Elementary is raising funds to support extracurricular programs.

Ensign Intermediate School Newport Beach

Funds raised for Ensign will go directly toward supporting student activities and experiences, including assemblies, dances, Fun Fridays, and 5 Star Rewards. These meaningful moments help showcase Seabee spirit, celebrate student excellence, and build community. Moments like these support learning by encouraging students to invest in their school.

Flying Eagles Youth Running Club Orange County

Flying Eagles OC was developed for youth ages 9–14 (grades 4–8) to become physically fit, learn all aspects of distance running, and be part of a community of young runners.

Flying Eagles will use funds raised through Newport Spirit Run for team equipment and special events.

Fostering Interest in Nature Newport Beach

Fostering Interest in Nature (FIIN), presented by the City of Newport Beach and staffed by Newport Bay Conservancy, is a low-cost recreational and educational program where fifth graders from qualifying inland schools are provided a three-day, two-night camp experience at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Upper Newport Bay. Students learn hands-on about coastal and marine ecosystems and can participate in water-based recreational activities.

Funds raised will help sustain FIIN in future years and cover program expenses.

Newport Bay Conservancy

Newport Spirit Run is lucky to call Upper Newport Bay home—one of Southern California’s largest remaining coastal wetlands and a haven for native birds, fish, wildlife, and plant life. The estuary is cared for by Newport Bay Conservancy (NBC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a small staff of scientists and other professionals and a large community of volunteers dedicated to protecting and preserving the Bay.

NBC’s work includes restoring native habitat, monitoring water quality, removing invasive plants and litter, researching the Bay’s rich biosphere, using science-based techniques to help sustain the 154-mile watershed of central Orange County that drains to the ocean, educating thousands of visitors each year, and sustaining the Bay’s diversity of marine, plant, and animal life.

NBC will use its donation through Newport Spirit Run to support youth education programs.

Newport Beach Junior Guards

The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program (NBJG) is an ocean-based program that builds ocean swimming skills and teaches beach safety and the role of ocean lifeguards. The NBJG team promotes and supports a healthy, balanced lifestyle and encourages Junior Lifeguards and their families to participate in this year’s Spirit Run.

NBJG plans to use Spirit Run’s donation to support its scholarship fund and future program enhancements.

Newport Elementary School Newport Beach

The Newport El Foundation raises money so students have opportunities including small-group learning in grades K–6, Battle of the Books, theater, Recess Art, and Masters in the Making. This year, the Foundation is especially excited to fund a new Innovation Lab for TK–6 students, giving kids more opportunities to explore, create, problem-solve, and think outside the box.

Newport Spirit Run’s Scholarship Funds for Free Event Entries for Underprivileged Children

Newport Spirit Run offers free event entry to underprivileged students so everyone can participate. Donate to support our scholarship fund.

Waldorf School Orange County

Funds raised through the Spirit Run will support Waldorf School of Orange County’s Classes of 2027 (grade 12) and 2031 (grade 8) as they prepare for spring class trips.

Class trips extend learning beyond the classroom through academics, outdoor education, practical skills, teamwork, and shared challenges. These experiences build confidence, independence, resilience, community, and strong relationships while connecting students with new places, cultures, landscapes, and ways of learning.

Recent grade 8 destinations include Yellowstone, New York, Colorado, and Utah, while grade 12 trips include Puerto Rico, Peru, and Ireland. Every donation helps make these formative experiences more accessible. Thank you for supporting WSOC and helping students learn, grow, and adventure together!