Schools, youth sports, & other causes are invited to fundraise!
Newport Mesa Spirit Run, Inc. (NMSRI), the 501(c)(3) that presents Spirit Run, invites schools, youth sports programs, and other causes to apply to fundraise with Spirit Run.
Schools
Schools participate in the “Dash for Cash” fundraiser. To learn about “Dash for Cash” and apply, click the buttons below. Below are the schools that are participating:
College Park Elementary - Irvine
Corona del Mar High
Corona del Mar Middle
Davis Magnet
Eastbluff Elementary
Harbor View Elementary
Our Lady Queen of Angels School
Pacific Academy
Victoria Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Waldorf School Orange County
Youth Sports
NMSRI invites high school teams and other youth sports teams, clubs, and programs to fundraise with Spirit Run. Below are the youth sports programs that are participating. For questions or to participate in Spirit Run 2024, email dianedaruty@sbcglobal.net.
Other Causes
NMSRI invites youth charities and other causes to fundraise with Spirit Run. Below are other causes that are participating in Spirit Run 2024. For questions or to participate in, Spirit Run 2024, email dianedaruty@sbcglobal.net.
CASA Orange County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County provides a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Funds raised from the Spirit Run will go towards the recruitment, training and supervision of more CASA volunteers to be matched with the other 260+ youth that are currently in the OC child welfare system and on the CASA waiting list. Learn more at www.casaoc.org.
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards is joining forces with Spirit Run in promoting youth fitness! The NBJG Team is encouraging JGs and their families to participate in Spirit Run. Racing at Spirit Run will enhance JG candidates’ running fitness and better prepare them for the running involved in the JG Program. Also, NBJG will earn a percentage of Spirit Run registration fees paid by JGs and other supporters which it will use to help fund NBJG scholarships for underprivileged children.
OC GRIT
OC GRIT is a gritty youth running team based in Orange County that focuses on developing runners for life by preparing kids physically and mentally for competition on the trails, the track, and the road.
ALS Hope for Peggy Fort
Peggy has always been a great athlete. Prior to her ALS diagnosis, she ran 23 marathons as a charity runner– all of which was to raise money for cancer research. Throughout her career, she raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for many worthwhile charitable organizations and always prioritized giving back to the community.
There is no cure for ALS which takes away the freedom to walk, talk, run, laugh, hug, eat and breathe. 100% of funds raised will help Peggy Fort with long-term care including much-needed caregivers, essential equipment, and medical expenses as she courageously battles ALS.
