Run For The Children

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

• Event: The 20th Annual Run For The Children 10K/5K/1K Fun Run benefiting Virginia's House-Dr. Goodall's House will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the downtown Square in Graham, Texas.
• Course: The 10K and 5K courses will take you through the heart of the downtown Square past the old Courthouse arch and around town. The 1K Fun Run course will circle around the inside of the Courthouse Square.
• Purpose: The Run takes place in April to coincide with Child Abuse Awareness Month. Proceeds go to Virginia’s House-Dr. Goodall’s House, which serves children and families who are victims of abuse.
• Service Area: Virginia’s House provides service to Young, Stephens, and Throckmorton Counties.

🏡 Benefitting Virginia’s House

• Establishment: Virginia’s House – A Family Resource Center was established in 1992, under the name of the Young County Family Resource Center. It is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to meeting the needs of abused, neglected, and traumatized children.
• Name Change: The name was changed to Virginia's House In 2007. In 2009, Dr. Goodall's House, a satellite office in Breckenridge, was opened to better serve Stephens County.
• Primary Purpose: The Center’s primary purpose is to help children and their families who suffer from all types of abuse, as well as help children in situations of risk.
• Programs: The Center serves as a Referral Agency and houses several programs including CAC (Children’s Advocacy Center), CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Crime Victim’s Assistance Program, and Mentor Programs in partnership with local ISDs.

💖 Donation Options

• Support: Many organizations in your county and surrounding counties continue the fight against child abuse long after April ends. If you feel led, consider giving financially.
• Impact: Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
• Donation Link: Click here to donate: Donate Here.
• Tax Deductible: Private donations are tax deductible and deeply appreciated.

📅 Race Details

• Date: April 26, 2025
• Location: Intersection of 3rd Street & Oak Street, Graham, TX
• More Info: For more details, visit the race page here.