All good ideas have a somewhat random start.
One night in December 2014, three women who share a love of running were chatting at a holiday gathering. One was telling an inspirational story of two children in her school's running club, and as the other two listened they decided that no child should lose the ability to participate in running activities due to financial constraints. Soon, the three got together, and the Starting Line Youth Running Fund was born.
We know that the running community, particularly in the Blue Water Area, is among the most supportive around. We also know that runners love to see new people enter the sport, especially at a young age. The goal of our foundation is to make sure that all children who want to run have the financial support to do so. That they have running shoes, athletic wear, and the ability to enter into local racing events even if their families cannot afford it.
We will host races and other events to raise funds, partner with existing events, accept donations and sell promotional items throughout the year. If you wish to assist financially in our efforts, please visit the "Donate" page of our site, or contact one of us. If you wish to help in other ways, please email us at [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
Amy Meeker-Taylor, Dawn Schweihofer and Christine Shigley
Founders: Starting Line Youth Running Fund
One night in December 2014, three women who share a love of running were chatting at a holiday gathering. One was telling an inspirational story of two children in her school's running club, and as the other two listened they decided that no child should lose the ability to participate in running activities due to financial constraints. Soon, the three got together, and the Starting Line Youth Running Fund was born.
We know that the running community, particularly in the Blue Water Area, is among the most supportive around. We also know that runners love to see new people enter the sport, especially at a young age. The goal of our foundation is to make sure that all children who want to run have the financial support to do so. That they have running shoes, athletic wear, and the ability to enter into local racing events even if their families cannot afford it.
We will host races and other events to raise funds, partner with existing events, accept donations and sell promotional items throughout the year. If you wish to assist financially in our efforts, please visit the "Donate" page of our site, or contact one of us. If you wish to help in other ways, please email us at [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
Amy Meeker-Taylor, Dawn Schweihofer and Christine Shigley
Founders: Starting Line Youth Running Fund