Join Team ThinkCure! to run or walk the LA Marathon (March 20) or the LA 5K (March 19). Have fun and raise money for cutting-edge cancer research at City of Hope and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. It's... Learn More

Join Team ThinkCure! to run or walk the LA Marathon (March 20) or the LA 5K (March 19). Have fun and raise money for cutting-edge cancer research at City of Hope and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. It's easy to be part of our team and we have some great benefits, too! Here's how: Set up your fundraiser page here on Crowdrise by clicking the "JOIN THE TEAM" button on the right side of the screen (you'll create a new Crowdrise account for yourself, if you're not already a member.) Customize your page however you'd like. Sign up to run or walk either the 5K (3.1 miles) or the marathon (26.2 miles) at www.lamarathon.com...and tell your friends. That's it! * * If you've already signed up for the marathon or 5K, you can still join Team ThinkCure. Just create your Crowdrise page right here. What's ThinkCure? ThinkCure raises money for grants that fund exciting projects by some of the nation's top researchers - at City of Hope and CHLA - who are teaming up to make important discoveries. They target some of the toughest diseases. Brain cancer. Leukemia. Lymphoma. Neuroblastoma. And they're doing it together. ThinkCure! is part of the Los Angeles community. We live and work here and want to make life better here, by ending a disease that touches everyone.   All runners & walkers on our team will get: * An official 2011 Honda LA Marathon or LA 5K Shirt * Dodger Stadium Meetings for awards, advice and support * Regular Fundraiser Emails with advice and support and we have some great fundraising incentives, too* Raise $500 and get a technical performance ThinkCure Honda LA Marathon & LA 5K t-shirt * Raise $1,000 and get 2 tickets to ThinkCure Weekend at Dodger Stadium in 2011 * Raise $1,500 and you’ll get your registration fees reimbursed * Raise $2,000 and get 4 tickets to ThinkCure Weekend * Raise $3,000 and get 4 VIP tickets to batting practice at TC Weekend and join pre-game on-field activities We'll keep rolling out great contests on Crowdrise, join today so you don't miss any of the excitement.   Hide

Calling Team Silverlake! I couldn't be more proud to run in the 2011 Honda LA Marathon for Silverlake and with a team of amazing runners. We've grown so much in the past 10 years. What started out... Learn More

Calling Team Silverlake! I couldn't be more proud to run in the 2011 Honda LA Marathon for Silverlake and with a team of amazing runners. We've grown so much in the past 10 years. What started out as an effort to bring music programs into schools has grown into a music school in itself offering scholarships to children in the area. Currently we have over 250 low-income (Title 1) students on scholarship, where they receive free music lessons and an instrument. It costs the Conservatory about $2,000 a year per student, or approximately $175 a month to provide these free music lessons. The mission of the Conservatory is to facilitate basic music education for the youth of the community (ages 7-17) but all are welcome and encouraged to participate. Kids need a place to go after school and during weekends where there is a positive influence and music is something that you can just throw yourself into. Music saved my life and brought me great joy. Please click DONATE now to support these programs and if you're running with me or want to run for our cause or even want to just help us fundraise...click JOIN THE TEAM. Once you join the team, you'll become a team member for this fundraiser and can share your own page with your friends and family asking them to support this cause. Our goal is for each runner to raise $1,000. I know we can do this. Start today. Let's make a difference in these kids' lives. Thank you! Flea   Hide

Give now to benefit the American Red Cross in providing immediate and much needed help to those affected by the earthquake in Japan and all those affected by the tsunami in the Pacific. The American Red Cross... Learn More

Give now to benefit the American Red Cross in providing immediate and much needed help to those affected by the earthquake in Japan and all those affected by the tsunami in the Pacific. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. Hide

  So far, your beyond generous individual donations have become a HUGE "Circle of Giving," totaling over $35,000.00 for to help One Voice - which has provided the following:      ... Learn More

  So far, your beyond generous individual donations have become a HUGE "Circle of Giving," totaling over $35,000.00 for to help One Voice - which has provided the following:                                          1.  One Voice can now buy a new computer system so they can function more efficiently, raise more funds and help more Los Angeles families in need.                                                                      2.  One Voice can now provide 100 families in need with $100.00 food cards -PLUS- give 100 families in crisis a $100.00 towards rent & utilities. Now, It's up to us to push the envelope and keep going!!!!   If we can raise another 20K, together we'll make another long-term difference for One Voice by purchasing a new truck to replace their current truck of over 15 years that is on its last legs!  This is the donation that truly keeps on giving, allowing One Voice to reach the families they help. "Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." - Doug Firebaugh <!--EndFragment--> Hide

With your help today we can help save lives and help these children and their families through Save The Children Federation. Save the Children has launched an appeal for $1 million to do the following: ... Learn More

With your help today we can help save lives and help these children and their families through Save The Children Federation. Save the Children has launched an appeal for $1 million to do the following: Deliver psychosocial support to help overcome the shock and stress that the disaster and devastation has caused Set up child friendly spaces to provide a protective environment where children can spend time with other children and trained teachers. This service also allows parents much needed time that they can dedicate to investigating food sources, work, accommodation and locating other friends and family Monitor the nuclear power plant and prepare contingency plans for any future changes With your donation and support to this emergency fund you are helping so many through their time of catastrophy. Children and their families are now living a life of despair with the loss of the loved ones, loss of their homes and buisness, flooding and in constant fair of afterquakes and the brutal force of the tsunami wave. Together we can make a hope for them. Together we can mobilize donations. Donate now to the Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to support Save the Children's relief efforts and responses to children's ongoing and urgent needs. Hide

Join Team Inside Out. Change a Life! Please join or sponsor Team Inside Out during the LA Marathon Charity 5k on March 19th as we raise funds for our youth programs. Want to know more?  Visit our website... Learn More

Join Team Inside Out. Change a Life! Please join or sponsor Team Inside Out during the LA Marathon Charity 5k on March 19th as we raise funds for our youth programs. Want to know more?  Visit our website and see how your support will help Inside Out transform the lives of youth in underserved communities through arts and media education: www.insideoutca.org Click DONATE now! Or, click JOIN THE TEAM and... Each time you raise $500, you will be automatically entered to win a FREE 6 month membership to Sports Club/LA!  Click here to view the official rules for our sweepstakes: Win a 6 Month Membership to Sports Club LA     Hide

Hello friends and family, I began training this past November for the LA Marathon that is taking place on March 20th, 2011. Yes, a marathon... 26.2 miles, CRAZY! Some people run for fun, but I have chosen to... Learn More

Hello friends and family, I began training this past November for the LA Marathon that is taking place on March 20th, 2011. Yes, a marathon... 26.2 miles, CRAZY! Some people run for fun, but I have chosen to run for a cause. There are hundreds of great causes out there, and I wish I could support them all but I have dedicated my time, blood, sweat and tears to support the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. In the United States it is estimated that over 70,000 people have sickle cell disease. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year in America. Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood diseases which can cause severe pain, damage to vital organs and for some, death in childhood or early adulthood. Sickle cell disease affects the oxygen-carrying protein inside the red blood cells called hemoglobin. Most of you had the GREAT pleasure of knowing one of my best friends, Trevon Moore, who battled with sickle cell all his life. I met Trevon in 6th grade and knew then, that he was something special. Throughout the years we became the greatest of friends. His strength, courage and pure joy for life was so contagious. His smile and laugh could light up the darkest of rooms. Even though he was sick, you would never know! He had such a passion for life and dreamed BIG! This past year was very tough for him, in and out of the hospital and in a lot of pain. During my many visits to the hospital, Trevon would bring out the goofball in me. He would always laugh at my dumb jokes and crazy antics. And he lovedddd ice-cream. He would tell me the doctor said it'd make him feel better (surrrrre). Even during these tough times, Trevon never gave up. He would always say, "When I get better, I want to..." He had big plans! Trevon knew that I was running for Sickle Cell, and although he thinks I'm crazy, was very appreciative. I would always call him to complain that I didn't feel like going for a run, but somehow he always talked me into just doing it. He'd say, "Just do it, like Nike." I would always text him after,... "8 miles done!" and all he would say is "you're nuts" :) On a rainy Sunday morning, Jan 2nd, I completed week 5 of training and did my 10 mile run (in the rain, it sucked!). Shortly after...I got the devastating news that he has passed away. My heart shattered into a million pieces. It was a pain that I have never felt before. My best friend was gone, how could this be? I just video chatted with him before I went to bed the night before. So many memories, so many laughs, so many smiles. Although my heart is still broken, I know Trevon is now free of pain and suffering and smiling on all of us! He truly was a special soul that touched so many of us in a way that words cannot express. He will always be here with us and will give us the strength we need to get through the hard times. Tre will be here with us during the joyous times to share all of the laughs and smiles. And I know Trevon will be there pushing me along throughout the rest of my training and especially during the marathon itself. I wouldn't be able to do it without him! Trevon is my best friend, my hero, my guiding light, my angel. I understand that asking for funds in a difficult time may be a challenge, so ANY amount is greatly appreciated! If monetary donations aren't available I ask that you donate blood at your local blood bank. Blood donations can not only help Sickle Cell patients but can help save the lives of others! I hope you will visit this link from time to time to track my fundraising and training progress. Thank you so VERY much for all your support! Hide

For the second year in a row, Real Medicine Foundation has been invited to participate as an official charity team in the L.A. Marathon!!! This is really exciting news, because it gives us a great opportunity to... Learn More

For the second year in a row, Real Medicine Foundation has been invited to participate as an official charity team in the L.A. Marathon!!! This is really exciting news, because it gives us a great opportunity to create awareness about our initiatives, to raise funds for our projects, to build our support network and to have FUN while getting healthy with like-minded individuals. We are very thankful to be a part of the L.A. Marathon and look forward to building our team!! About Real Medicine: Founded in 2005, Real Medicine Foundation provides humanitarian support to people living in disaster and poverty stricken areas, and continues to help communities long after the world’s spotlight has faded. We believe that real medicine is focused on the person as a whole by providing medical/physical, emotional, economic and social support. By using a personal approach, Real Medicine forms partnerships with individuals and existing organizations throughout the world, allowing us to create effective models and sustainable solutions that can be applied globally. Real Medicine Foundation’s support reaches over 6 million people in 15 countries across 4 continents, including the US and Haiti.. Thank you! Find out more: www.realmedicinefoundation.org Hide

In March 2007, my mother, Finnie John, passed away after a very difficult fight with cancer of the tongue. The tumor was aggressive and spread rapidly. She only lived for six months after her diagnosis. She was... Learn More

In March 2007, my mother, Finnie John, passed away after a very difficult fight with cancer of the tongue. The tumor was aggressive and spread rapidly. She only lived for six months after her diagnosis. She was only in her early 60's, and passed away about a year before she would have retired and 3 months before the birth of her first grandchild. I miss her every day. After almost 4 years, I’m finally ready to get actively involved in the fight against cancer. In memory of my mother, I will be running the Los Angeles Marathon on March 20, 2011 to raise money for the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS). I have selected AHNS because it is one of the largest organizations dedicated to fighting head and neck cancer. Additionally, the physician who treated my mother, Dr. Wayne Koch, is a past president of AHNS. This organization promotes the advancement of research and education for cancers of the head and neck, which are fairly uncommon cancers and do not receive the same amount of public attention as many other types of cancer. Donations made through this website (www.crowdrise.com) will go to AHNS and are tax-deductible. You may also send donations directly to me if you don't want to use the website. I would appreciate anything you are able to give. I will post updates about my training and fundraising efforts if you’re interested in following my progress. For more information on AHNS, you can visit their website at www.ahns.info/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at iyanrick@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your support and for joining me in the fight against cancer. Iyan John Hide

Join the LA Dodgers to run or walk the LA Marathon (March 20) or the LA 5K (March 19). Have fun and raise money for cutting-edge cancer research at City of Hope and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles through our... Learn More

Join the LA Dodgers to run or walk the LA Marathon (March 20) or the LA 5K (March 19). Have fun and raise money for cutting-edge cancer research at City of Hope and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles through our official charity, ThinkCure! It's easy and we have some great benefits, too! Here's how: Set up your fundraiser page here on Crowdrise by clicking the "JOIN THE TEAM" button on the right side of the screen (you'll create a new Crowdrise account for yourself, if you're not already a member.)   Customize your page however you'd like. Sign up to run or walk either the 5K (3.1 miles) or the marathon (26.2 miles) at www.lamarathon.com...and tell your friends. That's it! *   * If you've already signed up for the marathon or 5K, you can still join Team ThinkCure. Just create your Crowdrise page right here.   What's ThinkCure? ThinkCure raises money for grants that fund exciting projects by some of the nation's top researchers - at City of Hope and CHLA - who are teaming up to make important discoveries. They target some of the toughest diseases. Brain cancer. Leukemia. Lymphoma. Neuroblastoma. And they're doing it together. ThinkCure! is part of the Los Angeles community. We live and work here and want to make life better here, by ending a disease that touches everyone.   All runners & walkers on our team will receive: * An official 2011 Honda LA Marathon or LA 5K Shirt * Dodger Stadium Meetings for awards, advice and support * Regular Fundraiser Emails with advice and support   and we have some great fundraising incentives, too: * Raise $500 and get a technical performance ThinkCure Honda LA Marathon & LA 5K t-shirt * Raise $1,000 and get 2 tickets to ThinkCure Weekend at Dodger Stadium in 2011 * Raise $1,500 and you’ll get your registration fees reimbursed * Raise $2,000 and get 4 tickets to ThinkCure Weekend * Raise $3,000 and get 4 VIP tickets to batting practice at TC Weekend and join pre-game on-field activities We'll keep rolling out great contests on Crowdrise, join today so you don't miss any of the excitement! Hide

Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service) is running the LA Marathon on March 20 and is asking fans to donate $26 - $1 for each mile that he runs - to the non-profit organization 826 LA, which... Learn More

Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service) is running the LA Marathon on March 20 and is asking fans to donate $26 - $1 for each mile that he runs - to the non-profit organization 826 LA, which is dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write by providing after-school tutoring, evening and weekend workshops and more. In light of the recent tragic earthquake in Japan, Ben is going to personally match all 826LA marathon pledges made in the last 24 hours before the race with equal donations to the Japanese Red Cross to aid relief efforts in Japan. Please give now to support Ben in his effort to cross the finish line tomorrow and raise money for 826LA and the Japanese Red Cross. Hide

  March 20 is he Los Angeles Marathon. 26.2 miles. Hey big shocker . I am not and never have been an athlete. I did not run track in school . I do however like to take on tasks and set what some may say... Learn More

  March 20 is he Los Angeles Marathon. 26.2 miles. Hey big shocker . I am not and never have been an athlete. I did not run track in school . I do however like to take on tasks and set what some may say are unrealistic goals. I'm not in my 20's anymore shhh not in my 30's either. SO WHAT.I have been training. Not with some trainer or workout plan I just go out and run. Will that be enough ???? We shall see. I have decided to turn this into a fund raising event. My goal $10,000.00 . I know thats a pretty high mark and I also know some greasy hair old rocker shouldnt go run the L.A. Marathon. I WILL DO BOTH & I will need your help. If your in So. Cal it would be great to see you on the route. I will post some locations that I will stop and give a stinky sweaty high five to RACPAC members. Hey I may even puke and just think about the YouTube hits you could get with that. The big deal is raising the $10,000 and the charity I will deliver the check to will be FARMAID. I chose Farm Aid for several reasons. I wanted to give back to America. Ok ya this Hollywood dirtbag does love his country. I am very much against Factory Farming especially when it deals with cruelty to animals. Farm Aid helps the families that have spent generations making sure we have healthy food. Lets be honest them farmers were and still are at the hub of this country. Farmers have come across some very hard times and Farm Aid helps them. Look to get the real details go to http://www.farmaid.org/site/c.qlI5IhNVJsE/b.2723595/k.EE67/Family_Farmers_Good_Food_A_Better_America.htm?msource=riki So there ya have it. I will go into more detail but for now. Please donate. No really cmon 10 bucks? Better yet how about 26.30 a buck each mile. Oh I'll be heating you rock star Nascar drivers up soon for some cash. Oh I am a sell out and can be purchased for a price. Perhaps you want me to wear or mention a product. Sure I might be up for that if you make a big enough donation... For sponsorship ideas riki@cathousehollywood.com If you can not give. Thanks for all the support anyways Hide

Come and join the hundreds of Southern Californians who have decided to show their support for an organization synonymous with compassion, caring, and humanity by selecting the American Red... Learn More

Come and join the hundreds of Southern Californians who have decided to show their support for an organization synonymous with compassion, caring, and humanity by selecting the American Red Cross as the official charity that you would like to represent while participating in the LA Marathon! You can also show your regard by providing a donation in support of our organization and mission and in return you will become a part of a greater cause!   Our runners also need your support! You can also show your enthusiasm for the cause by honoring an athlete that has elected to run the LA Marathon on behalf of the American Red Cross, by bestowing a donation on their behalf. Please take a look at our runner's projects below. For over 95 years, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has been a dedicated humanitarian organization servicing communities throughout Southern California during times of need. The American Red Cross is devoted to saving lives and preserving the sustainment of our communities by providing recovery services during disastrous and life-threatening emergencies, as well as leading the forefront in blood services. We are also internationally recognized for the services we provide to our Armed Forces both domestically and overseas, health and safety education and other international resources. Our consistent presence throughout the years has established the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to become a trusted and vital organization renowned nationwide.     The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region provides results and keeps the promise that we will always be there! Hide

World Association of Natural Disasters is hoping to send several care package shipments to the victims of the Japan earthquakes and tsunami. They will coordinate flight information for sending the... Learn More

World Association of Natural Disasters is hoping to send several care package shipments to the victims of the Japan earthquakes and tsunami. They will coordinate flight information for sending the relief packages and gather the information of what is truly needed over the next day or so. We hope you can help. WANDAA provides assistance to those effected by natural disasters.  With the help of donors, WANDAA plans on providing a wide array of assistance to victims of natural disasters from food, water, clothing and the education and assistance to rebuild. ..."Preliminary estimates put repair costs from the earthquake and tsunami in the tens of billions of dollars — a huge blow for an economy that lost its place as the world's No. 2 to China last year, and was already in a fragile state. Tens of billions of dollars are expected to be needed to rebuild homes, roads and other infrastructure — requiring public spending that will add to the national debt."...The Associated Press Hide

Our team, Team Meals, will be running the 2011 LA Marathon to raise awareness and funds for us, so we can better serve our clients, and deliver more meals and smiles than ever before! No matter why a person is... Learn More

Our team, Team Meals, will be running the 2011 LA Marathon to raise awareness and funds for us, so we can better serve our clients, and deliver more meals and smiles than ever before! No matter why a person is homebound, age, health, a disability, that person faces two major difficulties: poor nutrition and loneliness. Every day, in their own homes, our clients receive lunch and dinner, the daily newspaper, fresh fruit, and companionship. This is often the only companionship they receive that day, that week, that month or even that year. Because of our service and wonderful volunteers, our clients are able to remain in their own homes even though they cannot care for themselves. We are not just delivering meals, we are delivering smiles one meal at a time. Hide