october 15, 2023
charities
Please help us recognize our charity partners by supporting their organizations and services whenever possible.
a cause-related race
The IMT Des Moines Marathon provides community events encouraging active participation in maintaining healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, as an organization, we support various charitable programs that benefit our local community through cash, in-kind product, and race weekend engagement contributions. By participating as an athlete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon, you support many of these causes, and for that, we thank you.
As an athlete, you also have a direct opportunity to make your race experience even more meaningful by providing additional support through building campaign awareness or fundraising for a charity of your choice, through your training program, or by running or walking on race day on behalf of one of our charity partners. Either way, we welcome your efforts toward making the Des Moines community a better place to live, grow, and play.
Learn more about our charity programs, including NEW opportunities to get involved in 2023, by clicking on the charity of your choice below.
Children’s Cancer Connection is excited to partner with the IMT Des Moines Marathon as the event’s official charity partner through 2023. Together with IMT Insurance, we have raised more than $58,000 for CCC.
Team CCC is a network of runners who raise money for Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) to benefit families across Iowa affected by childhood cancer. Members earn special swag, prizes, and other perks for their fundraising. The more money you raise, the more incentives you’ll receive!
You can participate in any running event that you want, anywhere. CCC is the official charity partner of the IMT Des Moines Marathon, so many Team CCC members participate in that event’s various races. For 2023, the same great incentives apply as in previous years, including the reimbursement of your race registration fee for the IMT Des Moines Marathon (Marathon or Half Marathon only) and a Team CCC t-shirt when you hit $200 in funds raised for Children’s Cancer Connection. For a complete list of participant incentives, click here.
Learn more about how you can help support families going through childhood cancer journeys and earn fun incentives like a Team CCC t-shirt, running headband, cooler bag, and more; click here.
Children’s CChildren’section serves families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen the community. CCC supports more than 760 Iowa families annually through in-hospital and in-clinic programs, educational resources, Camp Heart Connection, outings, events, and more. It offers more than 60 programs each year at no cost to participants.
Iowa State Dance Marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy on Iowa State’s campus. This organization raises money year-round for children with life-threatening illnesses at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network. Iowa State Dance Marathon fundraised $700,000 for the hemodynamics program in the United States, which focuses on supporting neonatal infants’ hearts. Every year, students come together and stay on their feet for a 15-hour event to symbolize our support for the families who spend countless hours in hospital rooms. The miracle families we support join us in listening to music, dancing, and playing games all day. So far, Iowa State Dance Marathon has raised $5.3 million for the kids. Click here.
The ALS Association Iowa Chapter supports people living with ALS and their loved ones through services and education. We leave no stone unturned in the search for the cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disease. Our Mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS and serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
The Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a cure for ALS. If you are interested in participating in the Walk or want more info, click here.
ChildServe is a specialty pediatric healthcare provider for children and young adults with special healthcare needs. For over 90 years, the organization has partnered with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
ChildServe provides more than 30 services to over 5,200 children in Iowa each year. The organization’s array of services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can get many of their child’s needs met in one location. ChildServe’s key focus areas include complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. Learn more.
