Athlete Charity Programs
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is committed to providing coumnity events that promote active participation in personal health and wellness. As the IMT Des Moines Marathon has has evolved into an annual event that serves as a platform for charitable organizations to raise awareness for their organization and fundraise on behalf of their worthwhile causes.
Please feel free to contact any of the organziations listed below to request additional information and/or to run or walk one of the IMT Des Moines Marathon races for a cause.
Team in Training
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) offers hands-on training unlike any other program. You'll get more help than with other charities, gyms, online training programs or sports clubs. TNT is an established network of coaches, mentors and teammates, built by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) over the past 22 years.
TNT sets your training regimen. They advise you on nutrition and injury prevention. We hold weekly team workouts to encourage one another and stay on track. Challenge yourself to complete the IMT Des Moines Marathon or Half Marathon with TNT today and help find a cure for blood cancers! You'll have the experience of a lifetime!
Team In Training had a total of 17 athletes participate in the 2010 IMT Des Moines Marathon and they raised an incredible $34,504 to fund research, raise awareness of LLS and to make a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients and their families.
“I knew running a marathon would not be easy but with my sister and I training/running together and for a purpose I knew we could do it. Our late grandfather of eight long years died from Lymphoma so we buckled down and raised awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). We met good people – friends that we have today – as we trained each week. We learned a great deal on this journey and we are very thankful for the IMT Des Moines Marathon. Chris, his team, and all of the volunteers were so helpful along the way. Many cities don’t have the luxury of such an experience in their own backyard. We finished(!) our first marathon in Des Moines (2008) with the support and dedication of the Team n’ Training Coaches and LLS. WE DID IT!” - Gina David
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Participants will receive free training to help achieve race goals, invitations to social events, race weekend VIP amenities which include access to an American Cancer Society tent, gear check, masseuses, cheer teams and special prizes, an exclusive American Cancer Society DetermiNation racing shirt, a personal fundraising website, recognition for fundraising success, the opportunity to participate in honor or in memory of loved ones and wear special ribbons to recognize them, mentor support and e-newsletters with important race information, inspiration and training tips.
Over the years, more than 3,000 athletes have participated in endurance events through the American Cancer Society DetermiNation program. You are invited to participate in this great event while raising funds and honoring and remembering those who have been touched by cancer. To date, the DetermiNation program has raised over $3 million dollars!
A total of 8 athletes participated in the 2010 IMT Des Moines Marathon on behalf of the American Cancer Society and raised a total of $13,420!
Run to Remember 
Run to Remember is the National Hospice Foundation's race training and fundraising program dedicated to advancing the cause of hospice care. While you are training and running to honor the memory of loved ones, Run to Remember will help you raise vital dollars for
HCI Hospice Care Services and the National Hospice Foundation.
Through Run to Remember you can create and customize your own personal fundraising page to email to your friends and family to support your efforts. We will also help connect runners with donors by featuring and promoting these profiles. You’ll receive the finest in online training support with flexible weekly training schedules for runners and walkers of all distances. So whether you’re a beginner or an avid runner, on race day you can wear your loved one’s name with pride on the back of your Run to Remember shirt.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie or call 515.333.4258.
For Every Step, There is a Story... Run to Remember your loved ones. It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
1) Register for the IMT Des Moines Marathon
2) Register for Run to Remember
3) Designate HCI Care Services.
Running for Hospice - Knoxville Journal Express
A total of 12 athletes participated in the 2010 IMT Des Moines Marathon on behalf of HCI Care Services and raised a total of $3,000!
PD Walkers
The PD Walkers team is a group formed in 2008 with the hopes of raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease. PD Walkers team members also fundraise to support the Iowa Chapter of APDA and help the Chapter realize its mission “To Ease the Burden to Find the Cure”. The founder, LaDona Molander, 44, was diagnosed at the age of 32 and believes that exercise and attitude have helped slow the progression of her PD. She is encouraging those diagnosed with PD and others affected by PD to join her on her walks and help spread awareness of Parkinson’s disease and in return reap the benefits of exercise.
The past 3 years brought more than 150 PD Walkers together to participate in an event at the IMT Des Moines Marathon and they raised over $30,000 for the IA Chapter of APDA.
Go to www.pdwalkers.org to join the 2011 team, PD Walkers at the Des Moines Marathon. PD Walkers team members and friends are able to set up their own personal web page and collect online donations. If you need help, please email LaDona or call 515.953.8474.
"I can't say enough wonderful things about the IMT Des Moines Marathon! The support we received from everyone was great! This was definitely the first ANNUAL walk for us - we will be supporting Parkinson's research every year through walking in the IMT Des Moines Marathon!” – Darcie, PD Walker
National MS Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
The National MS Society helps each person address the challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs
and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
• The Society is moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure.
• The Society is moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis. 
• The Society is moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence.
• moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT.
Join the National MS Society’s charity running team at the IMT Des Moines Marathon this year and help create a world free of MS. By joining the MS Society’s team, you’ll be treated to perks at the marathon, earn incentives for fundraising and run with a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people living with MS. Register Now!
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Run with us to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation which works to advance research and medical treatments which have enhanced and extended life for children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. It also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. For more information on CF or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation visit www.cff.org.
We welcome runners of all abilities to join us for the 5K, half marathon, marathon, and marathon relay! Our goal is 10 for 10---a minimum of ten runners raising $10,000!!!
To find out more please e-mail cfrun2011@gmail.com .
To join our team or help raise funds for our CFF Des Moines Marathon team visit http://www.cff.org/great_strides/ and “find a team”, named “Des Moines Marathon” and click team leader “Jennifer Margrett”. Thank you from a CF Mom running to beat CF!
Pancreatica Walks and Runs 
Pancreatica Walks and Runs is an initiative of the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation, aimed at forever changing the tragic relationship between human beings and pancreatic cancer.
The Pancreatica Walks and Runs group is dedicated to raising awareness and funds, increasing education, and supporting pancreatic research. Have fun. Stay in shape. Do good!
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the premier resource for people living with Alzheimer’s disease as well as their family and caregivers. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today; in fact, a new case is diagnosed every 70 seconds. The Alzheimer's Association works with families and people living with Alzheimer’s at every step of the disease, from obtaining a diagnosis, working with a support group, planning for the future, and all the crucial decisions and conversations that must occur. Your financial support enables the Alzheimer’s Association to provide education programs and support groups to thousands of Iowans every year!
Please join in the crusade to help those who suffer from Alzheimer’s as well as their families and caregivers. Running is a small sacrifice, compared to this devastating disease. Help find promising treatments to eliminate Alzheimer’s.
Every 70 seconds, someone new develops Alzheimer's... Join me as I MOVE to end Alzheimer's disease. Visit www.alz.org/greateriowa today and sign up for a Memory Walk in your community.
Ed Thomas Foundation
The purpose of the Ed Thomas Family Foundation is to continue the legacy of Ed Thomas by providing opportunities to young adults through scholarships and to maintain and up-keep of facilities.
Aplington-Parkersburg High School alumni and friends will join forces and challenge themselves to run 26.2 miles on race day! Participants will be running in memory of Coach Ed Thomas and during the 12-week training program have committed to raising money that will be contributed to the "Ed Thomas Memorial Trust Fund." The TEAM goal has been set at $10,000.
Read the Waterloo Courier article regarding Team Thomas.
A total of 15 athletes participated in the 2010 IMT Des Moines Marathon on behalf of the Ed Thomas Foundation and raised a total of $3,000!
Click Here if you would consider donating to the Ed Thomas Foundation.
   
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