Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend Preferred Charities
Make your race more meaningful by running for one of our preferred charities and/or joining their training team. Make a difference while you reach your goal. Join today!
Premier Charity
Join Team LIVESTRONG at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and make a difference in the fight against cancer. LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against this disease that is now the world's leading cause of death. LIVESTRONG has become a symbol of hope and inspiration to people affected by cancer around the world. The money raised will go to support LIVESTRONG's programs and services, which inspire and empower people affected by cancer. If you or someone you know is diagnosed, these resources will help face the challenges of cancer, head on, and live life on your own terms. Livestrong.org/help
Unity is strength, knowledge is power, and attitude is everything.
Your Team LIVESTRONG fundraising includes:
- Race Registration Fee once fundraising minimum is met
- Team LIVESTRONG Dri Fit cap
- Team LIVESTRONG technical shirt
- A personalized fundraising website
- Fundraising tools website
- One-on-one support from LIVESTRONG staff
- Access to Team gathering during event weekend.
Contact teamlivestrong@livestrong.org or to learn more about the program.
Official Charities
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The pioneers of the charity racing phenomenon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) Team In Training® (TNT) have come a long way since 1988. Over the past 24 years, TNT has reached a remarkable milestone of raising $1.3 billion for lifesaving cancer research and to help blood cancer patients live longer, better lives. The program provides coaching for all fitness levels to achieve their athletic dream of crossing the finish line at full and half marathons, triathlons, century rides and hike adventures.
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon participants who train with TNT will receive four to five months of expert training, a supportive group to train with, travel, accommodations and event fees. In return, they raise funds to help LLS cure blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
To find out more about this exciting program and how you can make a difference in the search for cancer cures, visit TeamInTraining.org.
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The Noblemen is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia which includes eight member chapters located throughout the Hampton Roads region. The Noblemen mission is to identify and perform Noble Deeds for great local kids who are in need of help.
We hope that you will visit our website often and learn how you can "Be a Part of the Solution"!
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Operation Smile mobilizes a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe. Founded in 1982, Operation Smile, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, is a worldwide children's medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since its founding, Operation Smile volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since its founding, Operation Smile volunteers have treated more than 160,000 children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities and the organization has a presence in over 60 countries. In addition to contributing free medical treatment, Operation Smile trains local medical professionals in its partner countries and donates crucial equipment to lay the groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency. For more information visit www.operationsmile.org
 
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Preston is a happy 13 year old who has Mitochondrial Disease which leaves him with low muscle tone, and developmental delays. He tires easily and has balance issues but everyday he wakes up smiling and determined to keep up with his friends and especially his big brother!
This past year Preston was blessed to have an adapted bike donated to him through a fundraiser that was developed by a family friend. Deb and Steve (Prestons parents) has always recognized the need for adaptive physical equipment for Preston because of his limitations and now see that there are many other children who could use adaptive equipment. The only roadblock for many families is the expense. Preston's bike cost $2200.00!
Throughout the years Preston attended physical education in public elementary school and has not been able to actually participate on his own. He may turn a rope for someone to jump and throw a ball but that is the extent of it.
With the overwhelming need for adaptive physical education equipment for children with disabilites and the concern for childhood obesity the Buenaga's have decided to open their non-profit to dividing the monies raised through Preston's March between UMDF and funding for adaptive equipment for the school environment and individuals.
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