Help kids with cancer pursue their passions and run for the Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria
Registration is open! Join now!
Ready to join our team?
1. Fill out the Form Above! 2. Our Team captains will reach out with a welcome email with Fundraising Information, and a training packet full of helpful information. 3. Register for the Pittsburgh Marathon* up until the day of the event OR choose to run your own race! 4.. Fundraise through your own custom Connecting Champions Page. Once you reach your Fundraising Minimum you will get reimbursed for your race registration fee if you registered with the Pittsburgh Marathon! *By registering for the Pittsburgh Marathon, you are agreeing to their registration fees and event terms. If the Marathon shall be cancelled or postponed given COVID-19, our team will choose to do an individual virtual race however all registration fees are subject to the Pittsburgh Marathon. Questions? Contact us! Alyssa Rapelje, Program Champion, alyssa@connectingchampions.org Heather Grace, Team Captain - HeatherGraceThomas21@gmail.com Alanna Figurelli, Team Captain -- Afigurelli5091@gmail.com Sara Thomas, 5K Team Captain -- Sarathomas1416@yahoo.com |
Connecting Champions is a mentoring organization that asks kids with cancer, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" and connects them with a mentor who can be a friend throughout the cancer journey. Everything we do is research-based and outcomes-driven, built to bridge the developmental gap between kids with cancer and their peers. We've matched kids with 42 different types of professions -- everything from clown to chef to train conductor to constitutional lawyer!
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By joining our team you will be part of a vibrant and passionate community while using your journey toward the Pittsburgh Marathon to raise funds to help kids with cancer.
Perks of running with us:
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Team members can participate in any of the Pittsburgh marathon events, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, 5K, Kids Marathon, Toddler Trot, and Pet Walk. Once you reach the fundraising minimum for your desired event, you will be offered a reimbursement for your race registration. As a charity runner, you are making the difference in the lives of Children and their Families. We can't wait to celebrate with your the day before the race at our Connecting Champions Team Carbload party where guest speakers will include Connecting Champions kids and alumni, and some of our hospital partners. (Stay Tuned for Virtual Options)
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Victoria Ondo-Burnfin was a Connecting Champions intern and mentor, and a special friend to children with cancer, even while enduring her own battle with the disease. She was a constant source of inspiration, teaching us to chase our dreams and not let anything, even cancer, hold us back.
In October of 2018, Victoria's cousin, Heather Grace Thomas, approached us and asked to start a Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria. We were humbled and grateful for the opportunity to honor Victoria's memory through the smiles on our kids' faces and the hope in their eyes. #TeamVic
In October of 2018, Victoria's cousin, Heather Grace Thomas, approached us and asked to start a Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria. We were humbled and grateful for the opportunity to honor Victoria's memory through the smiles on our kids' faces and the hope in their eyes. #TeamVic
Register as an individual or as a relay team -- Help kids with cancer pursue their passions during the 2021 Pittsburgh Marathon!
JOIN US AS A FUNDRAISER!
1. Fill out our Google Form
2. Set up your Custom Fundraising Page
3. Raise funds and awareness for Connecting Champions
4. CHEER on our amazing Runners!
1. Fill out our Google Form
2. Set up your Custom Fundraising Page
3. Raise funds and awareness for Connecting Champions
4. CHEER on our amazing Runners!
The 2019 Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria set the bar high in our first year as a team, both in terms of passion and love for our kids and their impact on our organization. With no shortage of drive and compassion, our team of 19 ran a collective 182.8 miles, raised $12,669, making 50 friendship moments possible for the kids in Connecting Champions, and began what we hope to be a Connecting Champions tradition for years to come.
The 2020 Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria ran virtually due to COVID-19 this past May! We felt the passion, commitment and dedication from every single Team Member through photos, story sharing and Instagram posts. This team showed their resilience, strength and commitment to making a difference when faced with a challenge! We can't wait to see what we accomplish in 2021!
The 2020 Connecting Champions Pittsburgh Marathon Team in Memory of Victoria ran virtually due to COVID-19 this past May! We felt the passion, commitment and dedication from every single Team Member through photos, story sharing and Instagram posts. This team showed their resilience, strength and commitment to making a difference when faced with a challenge! We can't wait to see what we accomplish in 2021!
Questions? Contact us!
Alyssa Rapelje, Program Champion, alyssa@connectingchampions.org
Heather Grace Thomas, Team Captain -- HeatherGraceThomas21@gmail.com
Alanna Figurelli, Team Captain -- Afigurelli5091@gmail.com
Sara Thomas, 5k Team Captain -- Sarathomas1416@yahoo.com
Alyssa Rapelje, Program Champion, alyssa@connectingchampions.org
Heather Grace Thomas, Team Captain -- HeatherGraceThomas21@gmail.com
Alanna Figurelli, Team Captain -- Afigurelli5091@gmail.com
Sara Thomas, 5k Team Captain -- Sarathomas1416@yahoo.com