Participate in the 5K RUN/WALK on MAR 20 or LOS ANGELES MARATHON on SUNDAY MAR 21 and help raise funds for the Blind Childrens Center!

When you join TEAM BLIND CHILDREN, you are welcomed into our family of runners, walkers and cyclists who dedicate their effort in the LA Marathon to the children at the Blind Childrens Center. Athletes and volunteers receive a complimentary T-shirt!

Invite friends, colleagues and others to sponsor your LA Marathon participation on behalf of the children as a TEAM MEMBER. They may pledge a flat amount or a per mile amount in recognition of your dedication to our very special children. (Their donations are fully tax-deductible.)

As a CORPORATE SPONSOR, your company joins our prestigious group of CORPORATE SPONSORS and receives recognition at one of Los Angeles’ most visible events, the LA Marathon. Sponsorships start at just $250. Call Laurie at the Center for details.

As a FRIEND OF THE TEAM, you may make a direct contribution in support of THE TEAM or have fun asking friends and colleagues to support your NOT running, walking or cycling in the physically taxing LA Marathon!

Don't be left out! VOLUNTEER your time and talent on Race Day. Help us set up our Race Day Mile site, blow up balloons, and cheer on the athletes!

PLEDGE SPONSOR PRIZES
Pledge sponsors donating $1 or more per mile or a flat donation of $10 or more will receive one entry into the Sponsor’s Prize Drawing. Start your race today! Click here to download your Pledge Sheets!

GRAND PRIZE, FIRST & SECOND PLACE PRIZE
Athletes who raise $50 or more will be entered into the Athlete’s Prize Drawing. Prizes include: Tickets to DISNEYLAND and UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, restaurant gift certificates, and much much more!

A FREE T-SHIRT for all athletes and volunteers!

Call Laurie Headley at (323) 664-2153 ext. 342 for your Blind Childrens Center Athlete’s Packet and Los Angeles Marathon, Acura LA Bike Tour and Emerald Nuts 5K Run Official Race Entry Form.

Collect checks from your pledge sponsors and send to Blind Childrens Center for you and your pledge sponsors to be eligible to win prizes. Make checks payable to Blind Childrens Center.

Official Charity of the LA Marathon
Founded in 1938, the Blind Childrens Center offers a program of total family services designed to meet the unique needs of infants and young children who are blind or visually impaired.

The money you raise will help support our Infant Program, Educational Preschool, Home Visits, Therapeutic Support Services, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Afternoon Program, Family Services, Mentor & Advocacy Program, Publications Program and Medical Research Support.

A nonprofit organization, the Center receives no state or federal funding and is not a United Way agency. Your tax-deductible donations will go directly toward the Center’s early intervention programs and services for our children and their families.

 

We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the Blind Childrens Center’s involvement as an official charity of the Los Angeles Marathon.

Please contact Laurie Headley (323) 664-2153, ext 342. Blind Childrens Center, 4120 Marathon Street, Los Angeles, California 90029-3584.

Support your favorite athlete and help provide a child with skills that will last a lifetime. Send your gift here.

All donations are tax-deductible.

 

How You Can Help