Awareness

Currently, nearly 10,000 walkers, joggers, and runners are training to participate in the California International Marathon. Of that, nearly 500 will be wearing a Be Change Running Shirt in solidarity of a child who is in desperate need.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I do to make a difference?
Your willingness to get involved brings a high level of awareness. Each year, more people talk about what is happening with Equal Start and it's Be Change Initiative. Participating is easy. Registering helps us reach our goal. Each time you are running, training, or racing, represent for us and the kids. Your apparel choice is a billboard campaign. As for Awareness Simply wear the gear...

Do I have to raise funding?
Actually you are only asked to tell people you are running in the California International Marathon. Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and associates that you are running for a reason; an inner-city child. Tell them they don't have to run, you. Tell them they don't have to get up and go. You will. More times that not, they will say, "how can I be a part?" You can direct them to sponsor you a dollar a mile? Its simple. We tell people of our goals. You tell them your goal and then everyone wins. Fundraising is a small part of this journey that makes a huge impact...just tell others you run for a reason. So to answer with empathy and compassion, you get to raise funding with no pressure!

Are you held responsible for your goal in fundraising?
No. We believe in you and your passion for this project. We give you the letters, the videos, the materials that tell your story. You will go the distance because they gave a dollar. That is all we ask.

We celebrate the person that raises $12 dollars total with the exact same gratitude as the person who raises $1200. Everyone does their part and we win together. We are confident that everyone wants to do their best. That matters!

I don't walk, jog, or run in races. How can I be a part?
You can tell the story just like those training. Your time, talent, and treasures can be applied for a cause. We have people who procure goods and services. We have people who mentor on campus during the school day.

We have men who arrange meetings for me to make presentations. We have women who make calls to gather donated supplies. We have people who organize and administrate volunteer 3-5 hours per week along side our team. From phone calls to food gathering, from creating a clothes line to distributing basic needs, there is a place for you. Stay tuned for the upcoming Equal Start/Be Change Volunteer and Service Expo.

You are needed.

Don't ask when, just ask where to help.

Planning on running? Run with us. Run with a reason...

CLICK HERE Register now
I am thankful for you.

Jason Harper
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