FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The DONNA Foundation Announces New Partnership
with the Jacksonville Jaguars
DONNA Marathon Weekend Health & Wellness Expo moves to TIAA Bank Field
Jacksonville, Fla. -- October 24, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The DONNA
Foundation today announced a new partnership with the Jacksonville Jaguars,
making the NFL team the presenting sponsor for the 16th annual DONNA
Marathon Weekend Health & Wellness Expo, and the "Fearless" presenting
sponsor of the Athletes' Village for all DONNA Signature Events in 2023.
The partnership includes moving several 2023 DONNA Marathon Weekend events
to TIAA Bank Field, including the two-day expo with packet pickup, the
DONNA 5K and DONNA Dash. Moving these events to the stadium will elevate
the experience for the more than 10,000 runners, survivors, volunteers,
sponsors, exhibitors and other participants who travel from all 50 states
and around the world each February. The Jaguars will also have a presence
at other DONNA signature events in 2023, including the Black Knight DONNA
Mother's Day 5K in May, and THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K in October.
As changes to the Downtown Jacksonville landscape continue, the DONNA
Foundation began a search for its new home for several events for the 2023
DONNA Marathon Weekend. A longtime partner, the Jaguars stepped in to
become the presenting sponsor, giving DONNA Marathon Weekend Downtown
events a home base.
This partnership expands a longstanding pairing of the two
Jacksonville-based organizations to raise awareness and funds for families
living with breast cancer. Under current owner Shad Khan's leadership, the
Jaguars became the presenting sponsor of the DONNA 5K and Family Fun Run in
2016 and in that same year made a $1 million commitment to the Baptist MD
Anderson Cancer Center's new facility. This partnership comes full circle
as the Jaguars step in as host for the Downtown Jacksonville DONNA Marathon
Weekend events.
Through the DONNA CareLine and other avenues, the DONNA Foundation supports
patients and families navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as
funds groundbreaking research to one day finish the disease. The Jaguars
organization has a long history of supporting community health and wellness
and, in conjunction with the NFL, annually recognizes the importance of
cancer awareness during its Crucial Catch game. Together, these
organizations are racing toward a future without breast cancer.
"We are grateful to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives
of breast cancer patients and their families every day, especially through
our DONNA Marathon Weekend events. We are so proud to have the Jaguars join
us this year as host to our downtown events," said Amanda Napolitano,
Executive Director of The DONNA Foundation. "Partnerships like this make
what we do possible. As we look toward a future free from breast cancer in
our Foundation's 20th anniversary year, this sponsorship will help us make
an even greater impact for the patients and families we serve."
Participants in the 2023 DONNA 5K and DONNA Dash will race into TIAA Bank
Field, home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, to the finish line —
symbolically crossing the finish line of breast cancer. With the Jaguars as
its presenting sponsor, the two-day DONNA Health & Wellness Expo will be
held in the Daily's Place Flex Field. The premier facilities will have the
capacity to serve even more runners than in previous years and bring a new
level of excitement to these DONNA events.
"The Jaguars are passionate about helping our community thrive," said
Whitney Meyer, Jaguars chief community impact officer. "This partnership
with The DONNA Foundation is a wonderful example of how teamwork can create
positive change. We look forward to working with the organization in 2023
as we run together toward the finish line of breast cancer."
Registration for DONNA Marathon Weekend 2023 races and fundraising is now
open, including the DONNA 5K and DONNA Dash to be held at TIAA Bank Field.
Exhibitor space at the DONNA Health & Wellness Expo presented by The
Jacksonville Jaguars will open for sales in November. A full schedule of
events for the 2023 DONNA Marathon Weekend can be found here
https://breastcancermarathon.com/athlete-guide/. For additional information
or to sign up, visit BreastCancerMarathon.com or thedonnafoundation.org.
About The DONNA Foundation
The DONNA Foundation was established in June of 2003 by three-time breast
cancer survivor and award-winning journalist Donna Deegan to meet the
critical financial needs of the underserved living with breast cancer. Our
mission is to provide financial assistance and support to individuals
living with breast cancer and fund groundbreaking breast cancer research.
To date, The DONNA Foundation has served more than 17,000 families,
securing more than $500,000 in financial services and debt relief each
year. The organization has also disbursed $3.3 million in support of
translational genomics and immune studies. The organization also operates
in-person and virtual events supporting the Survivorship, Education and
Awareness Program. For more information, visit www.TheDONNAFoundation.org.
About the Jaguars Foundation
The Jaguars Foundation and Community Impact Department are committed to
uplifting the Northeast Florida community and beyond by providing economic
and equal opportunity through programs that strengthen neighborhoods and
develop our youth. The Community Impact team at the Jaguars annually
targets three key strategic areas of focus: neighborhood revitalization,
youth development and NFL league-wide initiatives. The Jaguars and the
Khan Family have always been strong supporters of our Jacksonville
community and have donated $22 million since 2012 through the Jacksonville
Jaguars Foundation in support of many worthy causes, including $1 million
in 2021 in support of the revitalization of Jacksonville's historic Outeast
neighborhood.
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