Category: Charity Partner Sponsor

Uplifting Orange County’s Youth & Families: The Rooster’s Foundation

Couch to Half Marathon

DONATE TO THE ROOSTER’S FOUNDATION We are thrilled to welcome The Rooster’s Foundation as one of our 2025 Hoag OC Marathon charity partners! For over 45 years, Rooster’s Foundation has been dedicated to supporting at-risk children in our Orange County community. Founded in 1977, this nonprofit has brought together individuals who all share the same […]

Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen!

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DONATE TO SUSAN G. KOMEN We’re honored to welcome Susan G. Komen as one of the 2025 Hoag OC Marathon Charity Partners! Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker in memory of her sister Susan, who tragically passed away from breast cancer, Susan G. Komen has grown into a global leader in the fight against […]

Fighting for a Future Without Cancer: Support the American Cancer Society

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DONATE TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY We’re excited to welcome The American Cancer Society (ACS) back as a 2025 charity partner of the OC Marathon, as they continue their relentless fight against cancer. For over 110 years, ACS has been at the forefront of improving the lives of those affected by cancer and their families. With […]

Fuel the Fight: Join John Wayne Cancer Foundation’s Battle Against Cancer

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DONATE TO JOHN WAYNE CANCER FOUNDATION The John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) has been a proud charity partner of the OC Marathon since 2009, and they continue to inspire with their big activation at the mile 9 water station–known as the “John Wayne Waterin’ Hole.” This iconic station is a highlight for both runners and […]

Team RWB: Leading Veterans to a Healthier Tomorrow

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DONATE TO TEAM RWB Team Red, White, & Blue (Team RWB) is joining the OC Marathon as one of our 2025 charity partners! They are more than just a community – they are a movement. Founded by Veterans, Team RWB understands firsthand that many carry a mission-first mindset from their service, often causing them to […]

Impact Giving: Empowering Women to Create Lasting Change

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DONATE TO IMPACT GIVING We’re excited to introduce Impact Giving as one of our 2025 Hoag OC Marathon Charity Partners! Founded in 2009, Impact Giving has grown from a small group of five friends to a powerful network of over 140 women committed to creating positive social change through collective giving. Since its beginning, the […]

Human Options: A Safe Haven for Survivors of Relationship Violence

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DONATE TO HUMAN OPTIONS We are excited to welcome Human Options as a new partner to this year’s Hoag OC Marathon! Since 1981, Human Options has provided hope and support for individuals affected by relationship violence in Orange County. Founded by four passionate women, the organization has since impacted over 500,000 lives, working to ensure […]

Higher Ground: Building Pathways to Success

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DONATE TO HIGHER GROUND For more than a decade, Higher Ground Youth & Family Services has played a vital role in supporting families throughout Orange County, CA. Founded in 2013, this nonprofit family resource center was established with the goal of providing wrap-around services, family support, and community resources to youth and families in need. […]

Right Hand Angels: Inspiring Change, One Family at a Time

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DONATE TO RIGHT HAND ANGELS At Right Hand Angels, their mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire hope in our disabled community by integrating educational support, advocacy, and informative research, while also contributing to the health and well-being of families.  Founded by Robin Totsch in May 2007, Right Hand Angels began as a response to […]

Project Possible: Celebrating Team Jake’s 19th Year at the OC Marathon!

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DONATE TO PROJECT POSSIBLE Year 19 for Team Jake at the OC Marathon feels like a revival of sorts. The OC Marathon and Project Possible have continued to find ways to lift each other up for 19 years, and this year feels like a celebration of all who have participated–from runners to water station leaders […]

Skate Like A Girl: Building Bridges, Not Barriers

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DONATE TO SKATE LIKE A GIRL We are excited to announce that Skate Like A Girl is back again as an official charity partner for the 2025 OC Marathon! They are a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering skaters, particularly young women and trans individuals, to grow into strong, confident leaders who advocate for social […]

Roll With the Wind: Ainsley’s Angels Empowering Inclusive Communities

DONATE TO AINSLEY’S ANGELS Ainsley’s Angels has become an integral part of the OC Marathon over the past few years, and  this year we are thrilled to have them on as an official charity partner! This incredible nonprofit organization pairs up disabled athletes with able-bodied runners, offering everyone the chance to participate in endurance events, […]

See You at the Finish Line… IBD Cures! [Team Challenge]

DONATE TO Team CHallenge Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s endurance program, created to raise funds to accelerate cures for IBD and support critical patient programs. With exclusive entries to premier races around the world like the TCS NYC Marathon and the BMW Berlin Marathon, plus many ways to get involved here at […]

Project Youth OC: 21 Years as an OC Marathon Charity Partner

DONATE TO PROJECT YOUTH OC Since the OC Marathon’s inception in 2004, Project Youth OC has been one of our official charity partners, successfully raising over $900,000 to support at-risk youth and their families. For more than 50 years, Project Youth OC has been committed to empowering young individuals and breaking cycles of poverty and […]

Changing Lives, Changing the World: Team World Vision

DONATE TO TEAM WORLD VISION Team World Vision is a longtime charity partner of the Hoag OC Marathon, and we are happy to have them back again for 2025! They are a nonprofit Christian Humanitarian organization committed to supporting children, families, and communities around the world in reaching their full potential by tackling the root […]

Turning Grief into Growth: Support Gloves For Grief at the 2025 OC Marathon

DONATE TO GLOVES FOR GRIEF We’re proud to partner with Gloves For Grief for the 2025 Hoag OC Marathon! This incredible organization focuses on creating healing experiences for those who are grieving and provides a supportive community where you can come as you are and connect with others who truly understand. Turning Pain Into Purpose, […]

Building A Healthy Future: Inspiring Kids To Fitness Through Kids Run The OC!

DONATE TO The oc marathon foundation This week, we are proudly highlighting a cause that is close to our hearts: the OC Marathon Foundation. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to inspire kids to embrace fitness and promote a healthy, active lifestyle to combat childhood obesity. Through initiatives like the Kids Run the OC […]

Join the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer: Supporting Project Purple at the Hoag OC Marathon

DONATE TO PROJECT PURPLE We are excited to once again welcome Project Purple as one of our official Hoag OC Marathon charity partners! As a non-profit organization founded in 2010, Project Purple has long been committed to fighting against pancreatic cancer. Their efforts to make an impact include patient support, research funding, and community outreach. […]

Introducing The Santa Effect: Empowering Lives Through the OC Marathon

DONATE TO THE SANTA EFFECT We are delighted to announce The Santa Effect as one of our new charity partners for both the OC Marathon and Run for a Claus events! The Santa Effect, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Their work focuses on providing critical resources, personalized […]