Mile After Mile — Running to Help Russian Orphans!

Russian Children’s Welfare Society is proud to have been selected as one of the ING NYC Marathon’s 2011 Community Charities. RCWS' partnership with ING makes it eligible for 5 entry spots to the marathon and offers the unique opportunity for the runners to add meaning to their miles by fundraising on behalf of Russian children. This is the second year RCWS will be participating in the ING NYC Marathon which will take place on November 6th, 2011.

Challenge yourself while making a difference! What are the benefits for the official RCWS runners? Where will your money go? What are the participation requirements?

Challenge yourself while making a difference!

Are you looking for a spark to get in shape for beach season? Do you have a fondness for cheering crowds, energy bars, and spandex?

If you silently answered "Yes" to all of the above, then get ready to strap on your running shoes and join the Russian Children’s Welfare Society at the ING New York City Marathon, one of the preeminent spectacles within the sports world. By enlisting as one of RCWS’s runners, not only will you jumpstart your journey to getting into enviably fine form but you will make an impactful difference in the life of an orphaned child with every mile you complete.

This is the second year the RCWS will be participating in the ING NYC Marathon. Last year, all five members of the inaugural RCWS running team exceeded the fundraising minimum and triumphantly completed the marathon, crossing the finish line to swarms of applauding supporters. Join in on this legendary tradition and experience a once in a lifetime thrill. Every mile you run will get you closer to helping a child who needs your support and inspire others to take up a worthy cause.

Running the ING New York City Marathon for the RCWS Team offers a unique opportunity to realize a personal goal, while raising vital funds and awareness about the most vulnerable children in Russia.

So, what are you waiting for? Join RCWS Team!

What are the benefits for the official RCWS runners?

RCWS has 5 entry spots. Each of our entry spots entitles the runner to special events, pre- and post-race party, food and beverages, training and preparation tips, transportation, medical support, hydration and fueling stations, entertainment, fundraising support, and individualized fundraising pages on our website.

Where will your money go?

The $2500 that you raise will be put towards funding the reconstructive surgery of a youngster who is handicapped by unsightly facial disfigurements. There are an overwhelming number of orphans and impoverished children whose medical needs cannot be met neither by the State nor by local hospitals. The medical expertise and technology required to undertake intricate facial surgeries are a rarity in Russia.The Moscow Center for Children’s Maxillofacial Surgeryis among the few hospitals in the entire country that is properly equipped and staffed to help children who have sustained facial traumas or who were born with congenital facial and cranial abnormalities. The waiting list for gratis surgery at The Moscow Center is very long and, understandably, families put off treatment for lack of funds. Help a child gain the confidence to smile and happily embark on his or her future!

What are the participation requirements?

By the NYRR rules, each RCWS runner must commit to raising a minimum of $2,500 for our organization. Starting your own fundraiser is simple. Click here for tips and tools on how to get started.