Strong to Serve was incorporated as a non-for-profit organization in the State of New York in August 2010. It is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Meet our great athletes.
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Amy
My passion is to help children. For many years, I have participated in different charity based athletic activities. I am running for Strong to...
Jose Garcia
Over the last four years, I have developed a passion for running for giving and serving the orphan. Every year I visit Nicaragua, Central...
VIRGILIO MORALES
I’m taking up this challenge on behalf of Strong to Serve to raise funds for orphans in poor countries. Please join me in making...
AMANDA TROSEN
I never considered myself to be much of an athlete, but running the race of life carries such spiritual parallels for me, and my...
XINNING GAO
I love the idea of running for a good cause. I run on behalf of Strong to Serve because I want to help alleviate...
CHRIS GEHRING
I believe that we ought to use our passions and skills to make our world a better place to live for everyone. When I...
MATT WOLCOTT
I have run a couple of 5K races in the past, and this year I’ve decided to run 5K’s to raise funds for orphans...
NATE PARKER
I believe physical training makes you not only physically stronger but also mentally tougher. Through discipline and perseverance, you can challenge yourself to achieve..
ANDRES ESPINOZA
I love sports in general, especially soccer, and I like being physically active. I have been a champion of Strong to Serve since 2012...
NATE JENSEN
I started running in the summer of 2011 as a personal challenge and a way to support Strong to Serve’s mission for orphans in...
VICTOR
I was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua. When I learned about Strong to Serve’s project on behalf of an orphanage in my hometown,...
A little insight
Our Goal
Our goal is to create in individuals a passion for athletic events coupled with a desire to help destitute orphans.
Tangible Resources
We believe that through physical training and discipline, we can harness tangible resources to alleviate the scourge of orphans in the Third World.
Committed People
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead.
Interesting Facts
When was Strong to Serve founded?
Interesting Facts
How did Strong to Serve begin?
Strong to Serve was started by a group of young professionals who wanted to challenge themselves by participating in athletic activities and by making a difference in the social plight of orphans in the developing world.
Interesting Facts
I want to help! How do I do so?
You can help by participating as a volunteering athlete, an event volunteer, or by donating on behalf of the organization. You can volunteer in our local fund raising activities. We would love to have you become a part of our team and train, give, and serve on behalf of orphans!