Donations
In an effort to give back to the community, the Scenic City Half Marathon and 5k features a special Charity Challenge.
As part of the Charity Challenge, a portion of each participant's entry fee will be donated to a participating charity of the participant's selection ($5 from half marathon entries, $2.50 from 5k entries).
Participants also have the opportunity to raise additional funds for the charity, if they choose, through a special online fund raising system.
During the online registration process participants will be asked to choose a charity to give a portion of their entry fee to. They will also be provided with an opportunity to set up an online fundraising page from which they can solicit additional donations for their selected charity.
Charities
Charities participating in the Charity Challenge include:
Animal Care Trust DBA McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center
The mission of the McKamey Animal Center is to protect animals from neglect, abuse and exploitation; to advocate for their interests and welfare; to reduce the unwanted pet population through an effective spay/neuter program; and to inspire and educate our citizens toward an awareness and compassion for all living beings. Learn more...
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Bethlehem Center
The Bethlehem Center, an award-winning, faith-based agency, seeks a transformation of the Alton Park community by serving as a compelling safe haven and a strategic life equipper. Learn more...
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Chattanooga Room in the Inn (CRITI)
Chattanooga Room in the Inn empowers homeless women and children to become self-sufficient by offering a temporary home while offering programs and services to meet their goals. Learn more...
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Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County
The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County, Inc. (CAC) is to serve children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education and intervention. Learn more...
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Children’s Home/Chambliss Shelter
The purpose of the Children's Home/Chambliss Shelter is to preserve family unity and to help prevent the dependency, neglect, abuse, and delinquency of children by responding to the community’s childcare needs. Learn more...
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Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area
The Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area provides help and information to those affected by kidney disease. Learn more...
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Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium is dedicated to protecting and restoring wildlife through research and conservation initiatives. By inspiring wonder and appreciation for the natural world, they seek to encourage visitors and students to be good stewards of their environment by offering engaging and educational exhibits, programs and activities. Learn more...
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VORP Community Reconciliation Inc
VORP Community Reconciliation Inc. is a non-profit victim-offender reconciliation program utilizing trained volunteer facilitators whose purpose is to promote restoration and reconciliation between first time non-violent (no weapon used in Crime) juvenile offenders and those impacted by the crime. The mission of VORP Community Reconciliation Inc is to promote honesty, study the rehabilitation of young offenders, instill hope, and reduce juvenile recidivism by engaging the offenders and victims in face to face transformational encounters.
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