Charities

Preston's March for Energy

New to the Yuengling Shamrock Sportsfest is the Preston's March for Energy fundraiser for United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. For complete information on how to participate visit our Preston's March for Energy page. All funds raised by you will go directly to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mitochondrial disease.

Operation Smile                  

The Virginian Pilot Joy Fund

Since 1934 the Joy Fund has been bringing holiday happiness and gifts to nearly 26,000 underprivileged children in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, City of Franklin, Virginia's Eastern Shore and Isle of Wight County. Names of needy children are compiled by schools, social service agencies and churches and given to The Salvation Army. With the Salvations Army's help, a parent will have the opportunity to choose gifts for their child or children for the holidays. By giving to the Joy Fund, you're giving kids in need something precious--holiday dreams come true. Every penny you give goes to the children because all of the Joy Fund's operational costs are paid for by The Virginian-Pilot. For additional information, to donate or sponsor an event go to: www.hamptonroads.com/joyfund or call: 757-446-2595

Team in Training

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program is an Official Charity Training Program for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon. We train runners and walkers of all levels - from beginners to experienced athletes - to complete a marathon or half marathon while they raise funds to support the Society's mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's Disease, and to improve the lives of our patients and their families.

Join Team In Training and run or walk this exciting event. You are guaranteed to meet new people and be a part of a team that will help generate millions of dollars to make a difference in the lives of patients battling blood cancers. A local cancer survivor will inspire and motivate you every step of the way.

Sign up now and receive FREE:
• Certified Coaching
• Weekend Group Workouts
• Race Day Apparel
• Event Weekend Accommodations
• Race Entry
• Pasta & Victory Party
• Make New Friends & Help Find a Cure!

TNT is the largest endurance sports training program in the world. Those who participate receive a four to six month personalized fitness program that includes coaching, training, health and nutrition tips, guaranteed entry into the race, travel, accommodations, and pre- and post-event socials in the event's city.

Since the program's inception in 1988, over 320,000 Team In Training participants have completed an event and they have raised over $750 million. For more information or to join Team In Training, contact your local Virginia Chapter staff at 1-800-866-4483 or 1-800-766-0797, visit our website at www.teamintraining.org/va, or complete our Tell Me More Form

The Mike McGreevy Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Mike McGreevy Memorial Scholarship Fund is a charitable corporation founded in memory of LT (SEAL) Mike McGreevy, Jr.  Mike was killed in action on June 28, 2005 in Afghanistan along with seven other teammates and eight Army crew members during an attempted rescue of four fellow SEALS on the ground.  This fund is established to ensure that he and the traits that he stood for are remembered and honored.