Sponsored by Bank of America

The Tenth Anniversary Draws a Record Crowd!
Over 4,500 people came out to celebrate,
helping to raise over $250,000 for 123 different nonprofits!
Updated on 4.5.04

Top Fundraising Groups:
Gateway Education Center PTA raised $47,312+
After Gateway raised $18,460+
Bell House raised $16,901+

The Amy Atkinson Achievement Award
We were pleased to present the Atkinson Family, who raised more than $7,315 for After Gateway, with the second annual Amy Atkinson Achievement Award.
Amy Atkinson, the top fundraiser from the 2002 race, had been one the race's biggest supporters over the years, raising a total of more than $50,000 for both Gateway PTA and After Gateway. Her sudden passing over the Christmas holiday in 2002 deeply sadened all who knew her. Started in 2003 as a way to remember her impact on all of us, we began honoring the top individual fundraiser with the Amy Atkinson Achievement Award. The winner is presented with a small award during our post-race ceremony, and a plaque hangs at our officer recognizing each year's winner. Special thanks to the Greensboro Jaycees who provide financial support for the award.

Other Top Individual Fundraisers:
Grace Prevatt raised 4,137 for Gateway Education Center PTA
Ed Reems raised $3,956 for Bell House
Alex James raised $3,335 for Gateway Education Center PTA
Over 29 individuals who raised $1,000 or more were also recognized!

Results of the 5K run can be found here.

The Human Race is a community fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. The event features a 5K walk and TAC certified run. Participants come together to walk, run or even roll the route! Organizations and businesses recruit walkers and runners to collect funds for their cause. Participating organizations receive 75% - 85% of money collected and the Volunteer Center receives the remaining percentage to continue mobilizing volunteers to address community needs in Greensboro.The more they raise, the more they get to keep. It's a race where everybody wins!

Race Day Festivities Included:
Live Entertainment by Anegada
Healthy Snacks from Great Harvest Bread and Food Express
Free Pizza from Pappa Johns
Fresh Donuts from Krispy Kreme
Refreshments from Coke
Free Massages by kneaded energy and others
Awards Ceremony

They Got Connected with The Human Race!
These 120 groups won with the Human Race!
Click on their names to be connected to their websites or to send them an e-mail.

Further descriptions of these organizations can be found at the bottom of this page.

Congratulations to our Marathon Members (in blue above),
who raised $1,000 by March 1st and were recognized on the T-shirt!

Our Sponsors make it all happen!
Corporate sponsors underwrite the costs associated with putting on the race. We are grateful for their support, which allows the money raised by individuals to go directly to nonprofits in the community.
The following companies supported the race:

Marathon Sponsor
Bank of America

Runner Level Sponsors
Advanced Home Care
American Express
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carolina Bank
Coke
Cone Mills
Donaldson and Black, PA
Food Express
Friendly Center
Kay, An Ecolab Company
KPMG
Moses Cone Health System
Moses Cone-Wesley Long Community Health Foundation
Piedmont Healthcare for Women
Replacements, Inc.
Syngenta
UnitedHealthcare
Volvo Commercial Finance
VF Corporation
VF Jeanswear

Walker Level Sponsors
AIG United Guaranty
Bank of America
BB&T
Deluxe
First Citizens Bank
Senn, Dunn, Marsh and Roland
Wachovia

Media Sponsors
News and Record
WFMY News 2
107.5KZL
Rock 92

The Following Companies Organized Employee Walking Teams:
ABCO Automation
Bank of America Associates Marathon Member
Blue Cross and Blue Sheild of NC
Deluxe
Donaldson and Black
The Associates of Kay, An Ecolab Company Marathon Member
Keyser-Roth
Replacements, Inc.
Syngenta
TIMCO Marathon Member
Volvo
So far, Bank of America Associates have raised over $15,000 for a variety of causes!

ORGANIZATIONS JOINING THE 2004 HUMAN RACE
(120 as of March 20, 2004)

1. 100 Black Men of America, Triad Chapter of Greensboro Serves as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create an environment where our children are motivated to achieve and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.

2. A Healthy Start Serves girls and young women ages 8-17 in Guilford County with after-school programs that promote leadership, physical, social and emotional development.

3. American Business Women's Association- Sunshiners Chapter Brings together women of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support and national recognition

4. Adult Center for Enrichment Enriches the lives of frail and impaired adults and their families through specialized adult day services and respite care.

5. After Gateway Provides day health services to adults with multiple and/or severe physical disabilities.

6. Agents of Grace Transforming community through Grace in action.

7. Alcohol and Drug Services Promotes health and wellness to individuals and families impacted by the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by providing an array of services.

8. Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityArea IV Stimulates the ambition of its members; prepares them for the greatest usefulness in the cause of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; encourages the highest and noblest form of manhood; aids downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.

9. Alternative Resources of the Triad (OutGreensboro.com) Provides referral information to the GLBTQA community.

10. American Red Cross-Greensboro A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

11. American Red Cross-High Point/Thomasville This chapter of the American Red Cross serves the greater High Point area, including Thomasville, Archdale, Jamestown, and Trinity. They are an humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

12. Animal Rescue & Foster Program Provides in-home foster care for abandoned puppies, kittens, dogs and cats. Animals entering ARFP receive age appropriate medical care, obedience training and spay/neuter services.

13. Anti-Violence Committee of the Triad Has volunteers that serve and promote empowerment of each individual. They help strengthen persons by (recycled) used educational toys, books and videos.

14. Arc of Greensboro Committed, since 1953, to securing for all people with mental retardation and associated developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

15. Arc of High Point Committed to empowering all people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. We believe that all people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect.

16. Autism Society of NC Committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.

17. Baptist Childrens Homes of NC Helps hurting children and heals broken families through residential and emergency care for children and teenagers.

18. Bell House A residential facility for 22 mentally alert, physically disabled adults that provides a homelike atmosphere and promotes independence. Human Race money will be used to improve and expand their programs to teach independent living skills to their residents.

19. Black Child Development Institute Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the quality of life of children, youth and their families in the Greater Greensboro community. Major program initiative is tutoring and mentoring, matching trained volunteers with students one-on-one to bolster self-esteem and improve academic performance.

20. Camp F.O.C.U.S. Encourages youth to strive and accomplish every goal they set and every dream they can dream. It will be their duty to show the youth how to build a solid foundation to set their goals upon. Through sports, fine arts and peer seminars, we have constructed a program where teamwork, determination, hard work, and concentration will be the focus of each task. They must co-exist.

21. Chosen Generation Connection Providing a strong, structured environment for young people that supports character-building activities and strong moral values.

22. Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Provides services to improve accessibility for persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, including free information, referral, training and sign language classes.

23. Communities in Schools of Greater Greensboro Champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help students stay in school, learn successfully and prepare them for young adulthood.

24. Communities in Schools of Randolph County Helps young people stay in school, learn successfully, and prepare for life by connecting needed community resources with schools.

25. Community Changers, Inc. Enhances, empowers and enriches our community.

26. Court Watch of NC Helps parents collect child support, monitor the court system for integrity and fairness, advocate for citizens rights through the judicial process, lobby for legislative improvements regarding these issues and to educate the public on the judicial system.

27. Disabled American Veterans-Guilford County Chapter #20 Human Race funds will be used to take sick veterans to the VA Hospitals as well for the upkeep of their 6 transport vans.

28. Dudley High School Female Mentoring Program Enhances the lives of young women by providing mentoring. The program also exposes them to activities that increase their knowledge of various cancer opportunities and their own personal growth.

28. Dudley High School Varsity Softball Enhances the lives of young women through athletics, academics and leadership.

29. ECPI Medical Student Association Student organization that promotes community awareness and encourages professional development in the area of medical systems administration.

30. Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation-Piedmont Triad Branch Provides awareness and information about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, an inherited connective tissue disorder, and provides support to individuals and families dealing with the disorder.

31. Evergreens Senior Healthcare Provides progressive geriatric rehabilitation services and high quality long-term health care, and to care for all they serve with dignity and respect.

32. Faith in Focus Ministries Exists to present the message of Jesus Christ, through a variety of means, so that people will understand and have an opportunity to respond.

33. Faith Matters A structured one-to-one interfaith mentoring ministry that assists low-income women and women moving from welfare to self-sufficiency.

34. FaithAction International House People from around the world, working together to form a united community of many cultures.

35. FaithWorks Ministries Their mission is to move the Church from operating only within its own walls to truly reaching out to hurting people around us by providing healing and restoration.

36. Family Life Council As Guilford Countys only agency specifically focused on family life and parent education, the Family Life Council provides accessible, high quality and diverse programs, resources and advocacy for todays families, educators and community agencies.

37. Feral Cat Adoption & Placement Provides a avenue for the sterilization, adoption and/or placement of feral cats and kittens in our community.

38. First Christian Church Christian church.

39. Fresh Start Ministries An organization of economic improvement aimed at expanding educational and economic opportunities for disadvantaged and minority communities.

40. Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test (Friends&You Can Count On) The nations only nonprofit focused solely on funding an earlier, biological detection test for breast cancer.

41. Friends of Gateway Foundation Raises funds to benefit the programming of Gateway Education Center and, in general, children with disabilities.

42. Friends of the Greensboro Public Library- Glenwood Branch ESOL Program Provides resources that promote reading, literacy, cross-cultural understanding and a stronger sense of community. The ESOL program provides educational opportunities and resources for non-native English speakers.

43. Gateway Education Center PTA Education and treatment center for multi-handicapped children, from birth to age 22. They "find a way" that all children can learn.

44. Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network GLSEN works to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure the each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

45. Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Provides pastoral presence for inmates, family and staff at the Guilford Correctional Center in McLeansville. They provide a worship experience and coordinate community involvement in the prison, as well as assisting inmates in re-entry to society.

46. Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina Promotes the value of work and self-sufficiency through the provision of vocational services and work opportunities for people with special employment needs.

47. Greensboro Alumnae Delta Cultural Enrichment Center Encourages high cultural, intellectual and moral standards, engages in public service programs and promotes scholarship which might significantly improve the quality of life for individuals and our community.

48. Greensboro Artists League Supports, educates and advocates for the visual arts in our community.

49. Greensboro Beautiful An all-volunteer organization the partners with the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Dept. Their mission is to conserve and enhance the beauty and ecology of our community through public and private cooperation. GBI has been planting seeds for 35 years.

50. Greensboro Education and Development Council Assists in bringing services to underserved communities. These services include those designed to meet basic human needs, and to improve the educational, economic and leadership potential of individuals in targeted communities.

51. Greensboro Urban Ministry Since 1967, GUM has been providing crisis intervention and emergency services through the basics of food, shelter and clothing. The agency also helps individuals and families break the cycle s of poverty, hunger and homelessness through several supportive programs.

52. Guilford Coalition on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Creates and supports partnerships that energize our local communities to prevent adolescent pregnancy by promoting healthy lifestyles.

53. Guilford County Animal Shelter Cares for Guilford Countys lost, surrendered, or mistreated animals, while actively working to return them to their owner, or adopt them into permanent, positive homes.

54. Guilford Green Foundation Promotes diversity and inclusiveness throughout the gay and lesbian community and the greater Guilford County community by raising and distributing funds for (qualified) gay and lesbian organizations and programs and growing an endowment to sustain funding for these purposes.

55. Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network Seeks to alleviate homelessness by uniting religious and community organizations to provide shelter, meals and compassionate assistance to homeless families.

56 Habitat for Humanity A Christian ministry that brings together people of all faiths to work as partners building decent, affordable housing with Gods people in need.

57. Hairston Middle School PTSA Supports the parents, teachers and students at Hairston Middle School.

58. Haw River Program The Haw River Program (HARP) is an environmental education program committed to immersing students in an engaging, informative and inspiring curriculum that nurtures a lifelong respect for the relationships within our natural environment.

59. Health Care Sharing Initiative Provides comprehensive quality healthcare and related services through a network of volunteer private practice physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and other related agencies for adult, low-income, underserved patients of the Greater Greensboro area. Also works to eliminate health disparities and to improve the overall health and well-being of our community.

60. HealthServe Medical Center Provides primary and preventative health care to uninsured and underinsured adults and families on a sliding-fee scale in the Greater Greensboro area.

61. Hemangioma Newsline All-volunteer organization that provides education and assistance to patients, families and physicians in the care and management of Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation.

62. Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network A volunteer, self-help, non-profit support group for persons and families dealing with HPS. Their mission is to gather and disseminate information, to promote awareness and research and to provide support to their members.

63. Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center Promotes the welfare of individuals with disabilities by providing a program of therapeutic, educational and recreational value, and to further empower individuals who are mentally and/or physically challenges through the use of horses. Provides therapeutic benefits in a safe and controlled atmosphere. The organization is a member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).

64. Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro Enhances quality of life by providing expert interdisciplinary care, consultation, support and education for those affected by serious illness, death or grief.

65. Hospice of Rockingham County Provides specialized care and support to terminally ill patients and their families and is a community resource on death, dying, grief and bereavement.

66. House of Refuge Missions Established to assist families and individuals in need of emergency assistance with food, clothing, furniture, rent and utilities. Also, counseling is available to help families become more stable and secure in relationships.

67. Howell Center-Gatewood Dedicated to providing high quality care to individuals with developmental disabilities utilizing a nurturing, warm and individualized approach that allows each person to develop to the fullest extent possible.

68. Humane Society of Guilford County Works to alleviate pet overpopulation by non lethal means and improve the quality of life for both humans and animals.

69. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation-Piedmont Triad Chapter Works to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through research.

70. Kids Voting-Guilford County Promotes greater adult voter participation to secure the future of democracy by educating and involving youth in the electoral process and other civic activities.

71. The Kingdom, Inc. Befriends, feeds, clothes and shelters the homeless, needy and under-privledged.

72. Kopper Top Life Learning Center Provides opportunities in therapeutic, equestrian and educational experiences to individuals with and without disabilities, through horseback riding, animal assisted therapy, horticulture therapy and day camps.

73. Legal Aid of NC- Greensboro Branch Provides free civil legal services to low income clients to enable them to have equal access to justice.51. Liberty Jaycees Liberty, NC organization for young people to develop their leadership skills through community service projects.

74. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Strives to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins Disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

75. Liberty Jaycees Liberty, NC organization for young people to develop their leadership skills through community service projects.

76. Lutheran Family Services Statewide refugee resettlement organization.

77. Manasseh Baptist Church They are raising funds to complete the furnishing of the churchs library.

78. McIver Education Center PTA A school for children with disabilities who have not been able to reach their potential in regular schools.

79. Mental Health Association in Greensboro The premier organization that seeks to maximize the mental wellness of individuals, families and communities through education and services.

80. National Federation of the Blind Advocates for security, opportunity and equality for the blind.

81. National Kidney Foundation- Kidney Kamp Dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases and improving health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases.

82. National Kidney Foundation- Transplant Games Promotes organ donation and transplantation.

83. North Carolina A&T State University Foundation Fosters and promotes the growth, progress and general welfare of the university by receiving and administering gifts and donations to be used in helping the university to accommodate its needs and realize its goals

84. One in Christ Bible College Provides Biblical education programs designed to provide Christian Edcuation for mature Christians who desire to serve in ministry either as evangelists, witnesses, lay ministers, pastors or staff members.

85. Piedmont Land Conservancy Protects natural and scenic lands, farms, and green spaces in Piedmont, NC in order to enrich the quality of life for our communities and future generations.

86. R.E.A.C.H. 1 CDC The Children of Excellence After-School Program prides itself in its holistic approach to reaching the total child in a developmentally sound way. The program seeks to rebuild greatness and excellence in each child educationally, socially, physically and emotionally.

87. Resources for Artful Living Provides and/or organizes educational programs based on the creative, expressive and living arts.

88. Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill Provides a home away from home for families of children who come to our community for health care at area hospitals. The House offers physical comfort and emotional support in an environment dedicated to the well-being of the whole family.

89. Ronald McDonald House of Durham Provides a home away from home for families of seriously ill children being treated at Duke Childrens Hospital and Lenon Baker Hospitals.

90. Sanctuary Deliverance Walking to help their single parents and single seniors, as well as their "Vision" Building Fund.

91. Sanctuary House Facilitates the recovery and rehabilitation of adults with serious mental illness in Guilford County so that they may achieve and sustain satisfying, meaningful roles and lives in the community.

92. Senior Resources of Guilford Dedicated to providing a continuum of quality services and enriching opportunities which support the independent living of older adults in Guilford County.

93. The Servant Center Provides comprehensive social services to low-income elderly and disabled through area hospitals and the Grocery Assistance Program, as well as transitional housing, case management and spiritual support to the homeless through Servant House and Glenwood Housing.

94. Shepherd's Center of Greensboro Interfaith organization of empowering older adults through educational programs and service projects that enrich and support independent living and active community building.

95. SIDS Alliance Raising money to educate the community about Sudden Infant Death.

96. SPCA of the Triad Nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting animals. Their mission is to protect, shelter and promote adoption of unwanted animals.

97. Special Olympics-Guilford/Greensboro Provides year round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental retardation and closely related developmental disabilities.

98. St. Andrew's Parents as Teachers Touching hearts with Gods love through parent education and support, which encourages healthy parenting practices for generations to come, one family at a time.

99. St. Matthews United Methodist Church-Family Enrichment Program Provides tutorial services, cultural enrichment and educational supplement to students in grades K-7 form the area surrounding St. Matthews UMC; provides counseling and parenting skills to the parents of students enrolled in the program; instills a sense of self-worth and family responsibility which will help foster family unity.

100. St. Paul Baptist Church Young Adult Missionary Dept. Provides assistance in a positive way by promoting outreach help that coincides with ministry teachings. Their mission is to make a difference by linking humanitarian efforts to love despite the struggles of life.

101. Triad Alternatives for Change Gives young adults and juveniles who have behavioral problems and those involved in the criminal justice system a means to restore themselves within the community.

102. Triad DBSA Educates patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depression and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; fosters self-help for patients and families; eliminates discrimination and stigma; improves access to care; and advocates for research toward the elimination of these diseases. They also facilitate a support group inviting all to participate, meeting weekly at St. Pauls Life Center.

103. Triad Health Project Guilford County's leading HIV/AIDS organization. Provides services to more than 300 people living with HIV/AIDS.

104. Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary Their vision is that their children will become independent life-long learners, will grow in social graces, and will attain inner discipline and joythe birthright of every human being.

105. Tristan's Quest Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adolescents who have been diagnosed or who are at risk for developing behavioral and or emotional disorders through research, public and professional education, family support and direct services.

106. Twin Oaks Church Human Race funds will go towards building a church in Cuba this summer, for which governmental permission, land and future congregation are already in place. Money will be used to purchase building materials.

107. UNCG Dance Marathon A twelve hour event where participants dance/stand to raise funds for Duke Childrens Hospital, a member of the Duke Miracle Network.

108. UNCG Recreation, Parks and Tourism Club Provides educational, professional and social service activities to students majoring in Recreation, Parks and Tourism.

109. Van Dyke Dance Group Encourages the public in the arts, specifically dance.

110. Virtuous Woman Prayer Ministry Is a evangelistic organization that ministers to the community through outreach services and prayer initiatives.

111. Volunteer Center of Greensboro Works to mobilize volunteers to address community needs and to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to involve volunteers effectively. They work to connect individuals and groups with opportunities to serve, to promote volunteering, and to participate in collaborate initiatives to solve serious social problems through volunteer involvement.

112. West Market St. United Methodist Church Human Race funds go towards summer youth mission trips.

113. Wildlife Care Volunteer licensed rehabilitators caring for orphaned and injured wildlife, giving them a second chance.

114. Women Workforce Web Helps low income women find jobs helping underachieving children.

115. Women's Resource Center Promotes the self-reliance of women by assessing needs, providing services and acting as a gateway to the community.

116. Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) Society Increases public awareness through education about XP and related rare conditions. Provides protection through support and information exchange to victims of this disease and their families. Promotes medical research to achieve a cure for XP, a rare skin disorder that, in essence, makes one unable to experience direct sunlight.

117. Alex W. Spears III YMCA Puts Judeo-Christian principals into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This branch serves the northwest Greensboro and Guilford County area.

118. Bryan Family YMCA Puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.

119. YWCA of Greensboro Works to empower women and eliminate racism.

These descriptions have been furnished by the organizations themselves.
Participation in the Human Race in no way implies endorsement by The Volunteer Center, beyond proof of charitable status.