Run for the Soul

2021 RUN FOR THE SOUL - August 23-29

This summer, Run for the Soul returns for its second edition!

Our annual virtual athletic fundraiser will start on Monday August 23rd and will conclude with a 5k run on Sunday, August 29.

Every day for a week in August, athletes and former athletes will RUN to raise funds to support retiring athletes.

100% of every donation for this event is going to support retiring athletes with individual transition and career coaching for up to six months.

If you would like to support, you can participate in our week-long fundraiser August 23-28 , our 5k virtual run on Sunday August 29, or simply make a donation through this website.

WHAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING

With your donation, you are supporting athletes and retiring athletes through their transition away from sports.
100% of every donation goes to our scholarship fund which solely covers the cost of individual transition and career programs for athletes.

These programs are individualized and customized to each athlete. They include six-month one-on-one coaching (12 sessions) designed to support and guide athletes through their transition away from sports. These sessions are led by professional coaches who are also former athletes. In addition to the coaching services, athletes also receive access to all Athletes Soul resources including our Succeed NOW & AFTER Sport course, wellness resources and our virtual networking events.

We support athletes individually for 3 to 12 months depending on the athlete's needs and situation. This is the most in depth service that we offer to athletes and the one we find the most beneficial.

OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS

Last year, we received over 120 donations and raised nearly $8,000. With these funds, we were able to support several retiring athletes. Here is what they have to say about the programs:

“I completed the Career Accelerator Program with Athletes Soul. The program was excellent! I learned a variety of skills (including networking, resume building, interview conduct, and personal branding) that will help me in my current and future professional endeavors. I feel more confident and prepared to enter the professional world after completing this program. I definitely recommend this program to all athletes!”

JENCE RHOADS
Team USA handball player,
former pro basketball player

“I'm so grateful that Athletes Soul invested in my career after sports by connecting me with an executive coach.
It has been an eye-opening experience working with Dominic Militello. He has given me the best tools to utilize that magic I had while competing professionally.
He showed me that I didn't have to leave behind all the great athletic accomplishments, but that I can bring them with me and use them to further my reach.”

LASHINDA DEMUS
Former professional track runner

“Before I started working with Taj Dashaun, I was really unclear on the direction of my life's journey. I didn't want to be defined as just "the basketball player" my whole life, even after my college career ended. In a few short weeks, I have learned to lean in on my passion for event planning and organizing and I have had a few exciting job opportunities in the event planning. Of course, none of these breakthroughs with Taj would have been possible without the grant I received from Athletes Soul."

EMILY SAVINO
Former collegiate basketball player

This year, we want to raise more funds so we can support more athletes!
Our goal is to raise at least $12,000 to support 4 to 8 athletes individually for up to 6 months. $12,000 provide funding for 4 x $3,000 full scholarships to 4 athletes for 6 months or 8 x $1,500 scholarships to 8 athletes for 3 months.

$12,000

JOIN OUR EFFORTS - BECOME A BOOSTER!

We are encouraging athletes and former athletes around the country to participate in our 2021 Run for the Soul virtual fundraiser as a booster. Boosters are individuals who will run throughout the week and fundraise on behalf of Athletes Soul. Boosters will be teamed up with other athletes/former athletes to make the event more fun and competitive!

Each team of boosters will be raising funds for one scholarship - $3,000. For example, a 6-athlete team will need its members to raise $500 each through 25 x $20 donations to achieve the goal.

All teams/boosters will receive promotional material and guidance on how to make their fundraising efforts a success.
Last year, we had nearly 30 athletes/former athletes participate in our event from various sports, countries and levels.

SO JOIN OUR EFFORTS
in raising awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement
and raising funds for retiring athletes!

VIRTUAL 5K - Sunday August 29

This year's Run for the Soul will conclude with a Virtual 5k RUN on Sunday August 29. You can participate in this event by signing up and purchasing your ticket for $25.

This will be a fun event and an opportunity to connect with other athletes and former athletes who are supporting our cause. We will have prizes to win and fun challenges for all participants.

And we would also love for participants to take this opportunity to share about their own story of athletic retirement, encourage athletes to seek support when they need it and help us raise awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement.

OUR TEAMS OF RUNNERS

Many athletes and former athletes are participating in our 2021 Run for the Soul virtual fundraiser. Each athlete, or booster, has their own personalized GoFundMe page. You can support them by making a donation to the athlete of your choice. Simply scroll down and click on the profile picture of the athlete/former athletes of your choice.

LIST OF TEAMS AND ATHLETES TO COME