We run together to reach goals. Let’s make it a goal to better our community together.
As a small business, Point 2 cares about giving back to the community where we live. In the Fall of 2016, we launched the Point 2 Priorities Program. With this program, any local nonprofit, charity, community partner, school, etc. is invited to share about their upcoming needs. We want to creatively find opportunities for the Point 2 community to raise awareness, contribute funds, and give back to programs.
We sponsored the aid station for the 20th edition of the Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer. For 52 runners, this was their very first ultra! Two runners earned their 1000 mile buckles, three 500 mile jackets were passed out, and nearly 9,000 miles were run in very challenging conditions. We were happy to partner for this great cause to bring awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society.
With the support of Brooks Running, we donated more than 40 pairs of shoes to An Achievable Dream – a nationally recognized K-12 program. The program is committed to the belief that all children can succeed and learn, regardless of their socioeconomic background. An Achievable Dream fulfills this through their commitment to provide social, academic, and moral education. An Achievable Dream operates six schools within the Peninsula and Southside, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership with them.
During the holiday season we joined forces with Girls on the Run to support their mission to empower young girls in our community. By donating a portion of sales from our Run Local Collection and receiving even more support from our community in the form of shoe donations, we were able to raise $2,564.18 towards providing footwear, apparel, and access to program fees for girls in need. We’re proud to have made a positive impact through this collaboration.
During the month of August we partnered with Brooks and our community to raise funds for the Bra-ha-ha. In total we raised nearly $1900 which will provide free mammograms and other services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Hampton Roads.
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.
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.
Have an idea for a Point 2 Priorities partnership? Or want to help us in our next initiative?
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