The idea was to put on an event that gave citizens awareness of healthy living, promote outdoor activity, and in the process discover the rich history of the area - an Event for Health and Heritage. A collaborative group between leads at the Eastern Area Health Education Center, WVU Health Sciences Center - Eastern Division, University Healthcare, the National Park Service, Shepherd University, local citizens and businesses, and Two Rivers Heritage Partnership, teamed to create Freedom's Run. We offer opportunity for all to engage in a new challenge with 5 events - 1 mile kids fun run, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

Since 2009 Freedom's Run has given over $120,000 directly back to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia as well as neighboring communities. We have assisted with matching grants to bring the total well above $200,000. 


Some of the projects that have been funded through Freedom's Run Community Grant Funds include:
- James Hite Park Fitness Trail (in progress)
- North Martinsburg Middle School Trail (in progress)
- SNAP Double Value Coupon Farm Market Program (in progress)
- T.A. Lowery Elementary School Green House Project
- South Jefferson Elementary School Outdoor Classroom & Trail
- Page Jackson Elementary School Trail
- C&O Canal Classrooms Education Program 
- C.W. Shipley Elementary School Fitness Trail 
- Shepherdstown Cullison Fitness Park 




Some other donations that we have made through Freedom's Run Community Funds include:
- Shepherdstown Fire & EMS
- Washington's Way Heritage Alliance
- Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff's Association
- RRCA's Kids Run the Nation
- Mended Little Hearts of the Shenandoah Valley
- Shepherdstown Elementary School
- C&O Canal Towns Partnership
- Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley
- Jefferson Art Council's Art in the Park
- Hedgesville High School Boosters & Track 
- Elkins Middle School Field Trip to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Antietam National Battlefield's Civil War Day Camp

As you can see, we have been able to fund a lot of great projects and programs through money we've raised through race registrations, sponsorships, and donations. 

Our goal through the use of this GoFundMe site, is to raise money to be able to offer more grants and to continue to support our local communities, making them healthier, one step at a time.

For more information on Freedom's Run or to register please visit FreedomsRun.org.

Super Supporter Reward: Donate $50 and receive a free t-shirt.

Dashing Donor Reward: Donate $200 and recieve a free or refunded race registration for the upcoming Freedom's Run event on Oct. 10, 2015

Generous Gifter Reward: Donate $500 and receive a free pair of shoes (valued up to $100) and a free or refunded race registration for the upcoming Freedom's Run event on Oct. 10, 2015

Need help reaching a reward level? Help us, help you!

Follow these simple steps to have your friends and family help you reach a reward!

1. Email csutphin@wvuhealthcare.com letting us know that you would like to help!
2. We will create and email you a personalized link.
3. Share your link with your friends and family.
4. Once your reward goal is reached, we will email you a code for free race registration or if you have already registered, we will refund your reg1stration cost.