Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer Aid Station – April 2022
We partnered with the Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer to fully stock their aid station. Participants ran and walked over 9,000 miles this year in order to bring awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Peninsula Rescue Mission – December 2021
During the holiday season we partnered with Peninsula Rescue Mission to help raise money for their Women’s Shelter Fund! We donated a portion of sales from our Run Local Collection and combined that with shoe donations from our generous community. This resulted in us raising $2,563.60 for this worthy cause! Peninsula Rescue Mission plans to open this shelter by the end of 2023.
$6 6K with Youth Volunteer Corps and New Balance – September 2021
In our first ever $6 6k we raised $674.80 for the Youth Volunteer Corp of Hampton Roads! This non-profit creates volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment of service. This donation went to fund 3 mini grants for local school projects.
$5 of Every Bra Purchase to Support Bra-ha-ha – August 2021
During the month of August we raised $507 for Bra-ha-ha through in store and online bra purchases, direct donations, and shoe donations. These funds will provide free mammograms and other services to uninsured and underinsured in Hampton Roads.
$5 5K to Support the Boys and Girls Club – May 2021
During May we held a $5 5K to benefit the Boys and Girls Club at both our Newport News and Chesapeake location. With runner donations and donated shoes, we were able to give $766.38 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula.
Run 757 Shirts to Support Peninsula Rescue Mission – December 2020
Each year our Run 757 shirts are wildly popular. This year we partnered with the Peninsula Rescue Mission and donated a portion of each shirt sold to Peninsula Rescue Mission. PRM exists for the purpose of promoting social welfare, aid to the poor, and providing shelter for the homeless. Along with profits from shoe donations, we were able to donate $757.60!
Food Drive with Thrive Peninsula and Foodbank of Southeastern VA and the Eastern Shore – November 2020
In November we hosted a food drive at both of our store locations. Donations at our Newport News store benefited Thrive Peninsula and donations at the Chesapeake store went to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. We encouraged donations in exchange for raffle prizes from many of our running vendors. In turn, our generous community donated 476 lbs of food which supplied nearly 400 meals to residents on the Peninsula and Southside!
Point 2 at the Park – Summer 2020
Since we couldn’t support you at many in person races this past year we took our support (and friendly faces) out to our local parks in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Our team members helped keep you hydrated and happy by providing free water, nutrition samples and even gave out surprise gift cards and raffles on Saturday mornings throughout the dog days of summer right into the fall.
Community Care Bundles – May 2020
As COVID continued on in 2020, we reached out to our community and asked for nominations of people who could use a little boost and a smile. We were so honored to give aways 5 Care Bundles which included shoes and clothing to deserving nominees.
Free Shoes for COVID Healthcare Workers – May 2020
With the help of Brooks Running we were proud to support our local Healthcare professionals by giving away 17 pairs of Brooks shoes to those on the front lines of the Covid epidemic. We salute our Healthcare Heroes!