Charities

      

Since its inception, The Mercedes Marathon has raised almost $3 million for local children's charities. For more information on how you can donate or participate please visit our race charities, or make a donation online via Active.com.

Helping the Bell Center Children Over the Long Run
For more than 25 years, The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs has provided therapy and special education services for infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental delay including children born prematurely, or with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and a variety of other genetic disorders through its therapeutic programs. The program has provided dramatic results for more than 1,000 children who have participated since its beginning.

Would you or someone you know like help with training for your first half- or full marathon in return for helping some very special children at The Bell Center? Then the Bell Center’s Bellrunners program is for you!

For more information or to register as a Bell Center Participant, please visit the BellCenter Website

Click here to make a contribution or to become a Bell Center fundraiser!

 

Kid One Transport is a non-profit organization that provides transportation for children and expectant mothers in Alabama to any scheduled appointment to improve their health - medically, mentally, or physically. Since our inception in 1997, Kid One has completed 150,000 trips and served thousands of families.

Visit Kid One Website

Run So They Can Ride
You are invited to be part of the inspiring Mercedes Marathon weekend by supporting Kid One Transport at the 2012 5KBR! Individuals and teams of all fitness levels will join together on Saturday, February 11, 2012 to assist us in our mission of transporting children to better health. Teams and individuals who raise additional funds for Kid One (above their entry fee) will be eligible for special incentives and prizes based on contributions. Join in the excitement and run or walk to help children in Alabama reach needed medical care. For more information or to serve as a team captain for the 2012 race, please contact Mary Anne Colvin at (205) 978-1017 or macolvin@kidone.org.



 

Have you heard of the Brave In Blue Challenge?
This rapidly-growing challenge is taken up by some of Alabama's finest-our firefighters, police officers and EMS. Individuals will compete for the fastest 5K time, while the rivalries heat up as teams from various precincts and stations try to best each other in raising the most money for Kid One. Winners in each category will win a special trophy and bragging rights for the year, as well as be eligible for incentives based on contributions. As you see them on the course, tip your hat to our Brave In Blue in thanks for all that they do! If you are one of Alabama's finest and are interested in participating in the Brave in Blue Challenge, please contact Mary Anne Colvin at (205) 978-1017 or macolvin@kidone.org.