2025 Charity Partner – LUNGevity Foundation

LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION

LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of all people diagnosed with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease. Our vision is a world where no one dies of lung cancer.

Contact: Meredith Mursky
Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT: To apply to become a charity runner for Grandma’s Marathon weekend, please contact your charity of choice directly to inquire about available entries, fundraising requirements, etc.

Click HERE to contact Team LUNGevity.

FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS
Charity runners commit to fundraising a minimum amount prior to race weekend, as outlined below:

  • Grandma’s Marathon — $650
  • Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon — $650
  • William A. Irvin 5K — $350

The fundraising goal must be reached prior to the date agreed upon between the organization and participant. If the minimum fundraising amount is not met, the remaining balance will be charged to the participant or the entry may be inactivated.

PERKS
In addition to an entry to the Grandma’s Marathon weekend race of their choice, all charity runners will also receive:

  • Team LUNGevity apparel
  • Team LUNGevity finisher medal or Repeaters Club reward
  • Invitation to Team LUNGevity race weekend events