Philanthropy

The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s oldest local racing tradition, presented $15,000 in proceeds from its 2019 race to Teach for America – Oklahoma City (TFA-OKC) at the annual Sponsorship Appreciation Breakfast this month.

“We are thrilled to recognize TFA-OKC with this donation,” Redbud Race Director Patty Anthony said. “The Redbud Classic has become an outstanding OKC tradition, and we are proud to invest in an organization that is aligned with our mission of helping children living in our community succeed.”

TFA-OKC has been providing opportunities for children in underserved communities of central and western Oklahoma since 2011.

– Ashley Ross, Jones PR

World Down Syndrome Day is here, and it is not too late to help the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) reach their $50K fundraising goal by making a charitable donation today.

NDSS is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, providing essential programs and materials including #DSWORKS, National Inclusive Health and Sports, Charity Racing, the National Buddy Walk®, #DSVOTES®, a DS-AMBASSADOR® Program, an annual Adult Summit, the Buddy Walk® on Washington advocacy conference and several publications.

Every dollar benefits NDSS programs and initiatives that support the Down syndrome community. Learn more by visiting NDSS.org.

– Kristen Fine, Jones PR

This Giving Tuesday, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is raising $20K to support the 2019 Run for 3.21, a three-day, 250+ mile historic run from the steps of the United States Capitol to the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City.

It’s an effort to raise awareness for all individuals with Down syndrome by bringing together 21 athletes that support the Down syndrome community.

Whether you stroll ($10), skip ($25), jog ($50) or sprint ($100+), every Giving Tuesday donation helps NDSS’s 21 runners prepare for the 250+ mile trek that is Run for 3.21.

– National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)