Since its inception, the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon has been a supporter of numerous charity teams helping raise several million dollars to support a variety of causes. Over our 16-year history, participants from over 70 charity organizations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. With your support, we can continue to grow and help support a countless amount of worthwhile causes.

Whether you’re an individual looking to enhance your race experience by supporting a charity or you represent a not-for-profit charity organization, we want to help make your experience special. Below you’ll find information about our numerous charity partners along with their contact information so you can reach out to them directly.

> Charity Program Information

> Charity Partner Pre-Event Application

> Captain’s Instructions

For additional information, please contact our Program Manager at FLGroupsCharities@lt.life

2019 Charities

Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
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The mission of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by Cholangiocarcinoma. Our racing team, Team CCF, specifically has the purpose to raise awareness and fundraise for this devastating disease.

Every Mother Counts
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WE BELIEVE EVERY MOTHER, EVERYWHERE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MATERNAL HEALTHCARE.
We’re dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. We educate the public about maternal health, engage individuals to advocate for the well-being of mothers, and invest in community-led programs to improve access to essential maternity care.”

Friendship Circle
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The Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families. Team Friendship provides all the resources you need while you get active to raise funds for your local Friendship Circle chapter.

JCS Alliance Team Blue Card
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Join the JCS Alliance Team Blue Card and Raise Support for Holocaust Survivors. By running (or walking) together in the Miami Marathon or Half Marathon, you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local Holocaust Survivors living in poverty. The minimum fundraising expectation is $500 for Half/ $1,000 for the Full. Run or walk. Benefits include: discounted race admission fee, team gear, personal fundraising webpage, guaranteed spot at the 2019 NYC Marathon*. But seriously, 2019 will be our 7th consecutive year running to raise money for frail Survivors in Miami. We raised $140,000 so far and would love to surpass $30,000 in 2019! For more info, email Marian at Mmendelsohn@jcsfl.org<mailto:Mmendelsohn@jcsfl.org

Team Courage
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Kids of Courage is a groundbreaking volunteer centric organization, dedicated to the support of sick children and their families, day and night, 365 days a year. Founded in 2008, Kids of Courage is committed to change the way people look at illness, and open up a world of support, hope and opportunity for every sick child and family, no matter how serious the diagnosis is.

Nirvana Project
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Nirvana Project is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization striving to serve the South Florida community, our mission’s purpose is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle through the integration and inclusion of individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends into the sport of running from 5k to 10k, Marathons and Triathlons

MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Alliance
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MIB Agents provides direct patient support from treatment to end-of-life, as well as planning and execution of the only PS Research conference and funding. We are 100% volunteer nationwide nonprofit dedicated to Making It Betterfor kids with bone cancer.

Run4Yitzi
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Run4Yitzi is a team full of heart and purpose. Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, husband, and father of 7 was diagnosed with Bulbar onset of ALS. He can no longer, speak, walk or hug his family yet his positivity and ability to inspire thousands around the world is insurmountable. Our team raises money to help ease some of the financial burden the family incurs..

SebastianStrong
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Who is SebastianStrong? 

We fund innovative cancer research for children — SebastianStrong Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2017 in memory of 16-year-old cancer victim Sebastian Ortiz for the purpose of finding less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer cures. It has received the highest level of recognition for transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.

Why we do what we do?

Because kids deserve better — Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease for children, yet only 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget goes to childhood cancers. Sebastian’s treatment was over 40 years old, brutal and highly toxic. It took his life in just 14 months.

How do we make a difference?

Our research investment strategy is like no other; we don’t compete with other charities, we collaborate with them to fund innovative research that may not otherwise receive funding.

Why should you help?  How can you help?

A kid you love could be next — Kids’ cancers are different than adult cancers and current treatments are harsh, toxic, and often ineffective. Since 1980, only four new drugs have been approved for specific use on kids. Recently diagnosed children, and their families, shouldn’t have to realize for the first time that curing childhood cancer is not a national priority. Please help us give something more than hope…give them the promise of innovative research, treatments, and cures.  Go to www.sebastianstrong.org to learn more and support the fight against childhood cancer.

Team Shahid

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Since 2010 Team Shahid has participated in the Miami Marathon to raise money for the Shahid A. Burns Memorial Scholarship and the Team Shahid Cares Cancer Fund.  This fund assist families with a member going through the pains of cancer treatments.  Insurance covers some things but it does not cover all.  This year we will participate in the Lifetime Miami Marathon as an official charity once again.  We run to keep Shahid’s “Legacy In Motion”!  What will you run for?

The Heather Abbott Foundation
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While most insurance companies will cover a portion of the cost for a basic prosthetic device, they will not help with specialty prostheses. These devices range in price from $15,000 to more than $100,000, making them far too expensive for anyone hoping to regain more of the life they once lived. The Heather Abbott Foundation assists amputees of tragic limb loss to Live Your Life to the fullest.