In 2011, the Bay State Games Charity Running team raised over $91,000 while accomplishing their goals of completing the 2011 Boston Marathon. These funds were essential in allowing the Bay State Games to be able to continue their mission of producing quality recreational, health and educational programming for Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities.
In 2012, our goal is to raise over $100,000 while providing avid runners with an opportunity to achieve their lifetime goal of competing in the Boston Marathon. The 2012 Boston Marathon will take place on April 16, 2012. If you are interested in running the Boston Marathon and rasing money to support important programming which benefits over 65,000 participants annually, you can download a team application starting September 12.
Bay State Games is a non-profit organization, established in 1982 with the mission of promoting personal development, education, health, physical fitness and sportsmanship through athletic and educational programs for Massachusetts citizens of all ages. Each year, over 65,000 participants, ranging in age from 6 to over 90 and representing more than 300 Massachusetts cities and towns take part in various Bay State Games programs. These include the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, the Kids Fitness Challenge for Massachusetts elementary and middle school students, the High School Spirit Program for all Massachusetts secondary schools, the Future Leaders Scholarship program, a sportsmanship initiative and a sports medicine conference. All programs are at nominal fees or free of charge to participants. Bay State Games annually distributes grants and scholarships to individuals and schools to support their physical education programs, athletic departments or college education pursuits. Over 1,200 volunteers are involved each year to conduct all Bay State Games programs.
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