Running just Cause: Katherine's 5k Challenge

My name is Katherine and I am turning April into 5k month! I have been running for a short time and signed up for my first official 5k!

Though I signed up for myself as a physical challenge, I want to be able to use my efforts to help causes I hold close to my heart.

I am turning these runs into an opportunity to bring awareness and support to three organizations: Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and End Violence Against Women International. I will be dividing what I raise equally between the three organizations. I will also be matching your donations up to $500.

I chose these three organizations because I personally know people who have needed/benefited from these services and resources. As well as recognize their immense importance in our communities. Though they are organizations that are usually associated with women, I urge you to educate yourself on the many kinds of people each organization helps.

Additionally, I added in Susan G. Komen to honor those in my life I have lost to breast cancer and will be giving our donation in the name of my abuela, Mercedes Perez, who lost her fight in April 2023.

My 5k runs will take place:

Please help me support these amazing organizations and give me something to run for!

If you would like to donate based on mileage, below is what I will be running to train and complete the two 5k events over the next few weeks:

If you would like to base your donation off of race day mileage only:

Links to Organizations:

Komen

End Violence

Planned Parenthood

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.