A portion of all race proceeds will be donated to the Shining Stars Foundation.
Mission of the Shining Stars Foundation
To
provide sport, recreational, cultural, and outreach programs for
children and young adults with cancer and life threatening diseases at
no cost to the
child or their family. In order to accomplish our mission, the Shining
Stars Foundation has established the following goals:
To introduce
children and young adults with cancer or other life-threatening
illnesses to recreation and sports programs, through which they can gain
self-confidence, physical endurance, independence and
self-determination. Most importantly we try to instill the “will to
live” for these challenged youngsters who so often see no hope for their
future.
To create and
foster an ongoing support network through diversified outreach programs
for these children and their families so that they learn from
their shared experiences and lean on each other in times of need.
To partner with local schools and the "Kids Helping Kids" program in
order to engage students in helping the Shining Stars Foundation and
develop the importance of philanthropy and volunteering
as well as promoting understanding of children with cancer and life
threatening diseases.