2025 Charity Partner – Project Purple

PROJECT PURPLE

Project Purple is an impact driven charity that is focused on improving the lives of those battling pancreatic cancer through support, hope, and compassion. Our mission is a world without pancreatic cancer.
 

Contact: Vin Kampf
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.

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

  • Grandma’s Marathon — $750
  • Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon — $1,000


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:

  • Access to run coach w/ weekly team emails & monthly team zoom calls
  • Fundraising coaching & platform