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Run, Walk, Fundraise — Join Team 3ABF for Houston Marathon Weekend 2027

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible, self-paced fundraising through race weekend, January 16–17, 2027.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Mental Health, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Run, Walk, Fundraise — Join Team 3ABF for Houston Marathon Weekend 2027

    Turn your fitness goals into meaningful support for Houston families.

    Join Team 3ABF for the 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason campaign. We are seeking runners, walkers, fitness enthusiasts, community groups, and supporters of all experience levels who are willing to raise funds for families navigating the death of a loved one.

    You do not have to be an experienced athlete or fundraiser. Choose the participation option that fits your interests and goals.

    Choose How You Will Participate

    You can support Team 3ABF in one of four ways:

    • Run the Chevron Houston Marathon (26.2 miles)
    • Run or walk the Aramco Houston Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
    • Run or walk the We Are Houston 5K (3.1 miles)
    • Raise funds for Team 3ABF without participating in a race

    You may participate individually or form a group through your business, run club, fitness group, church, family, or community organization.

    The Impact You Will Make

    Since 1997, 3 “A” Bereavement Foundation has supported low-income and working-poor families throughout the Houston metropolitan area after the death of a loved one.

    Services are provided at no cost and include:

    • Funeral, burial, and cremation guidance
    • Crime victims assistance
    • Emergency financial assistance
    • Grief counseling
    • Bereavement aftercare and follow-up support

    The Run for a Reason campaign is 3ABF’s pinnacle annual fundraiser. Funds raised by Team 3ABF help ensure that Houston-area families can receive guidance, assistance, counseling, and continued support during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

    What Volunteers Will Do

    As a Team 3ABF volunteer fundraiser, you will:

    • Create a personal online fundraising page
    • Share your campaign with friends, relatives, coworkers, and community members
    • Help spread awareness about 3ABF’s services
    • Optionally participate in the 5K, half marathon, or marathon
    • Run, walk, or fundraise in honor or memory of someone you have lost, if you choose

    Support Provided by 3ABF

    You do not need to be an experienced fundraiser. Team 3ABF participants will receive:

    • A personal fundraising page
    • A PDF fundraising guide with practical ideas & sample approaches for sharing their campaign
    • Encouragement and support throughout the campaign
    • The option to request a personal fundraising walkthrough or support call

    Race Dates

    • We Are Houston 5K: Saturday, January 16, 2027
    • Aramco Houston Half Marathon: Sunday, January 17, 2027
    • Chevron Houston Marathon: Sunday, January 17, 2027

    Who Should Join

    This opportunity is a good fit for:

    • Beginning and experienced runners and walkers
    • People preparing for their first organized race
    • Fitness enthusiasts seeking a meaningful new goal
    • Individuals who want to honor or remember a loved one
    • People who want to support grieving families without entering a race
    • Run clubs, businesses, churches, families, and community groups

    Join Team 3ABF

    Ready to combine fitness, fundraising, and meaningful community impact?

    Visit our website to review participation options, fundraising requirements, and registration instructions.

    Questions or interested in joining? Contact us at: bereavement3a@aol.com

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
    Associated Location
    Houston, TX, USA

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