We’re introducing a new series to the Online Fundraising Blog: the nonprofit spotlight.  Each month we’ll highlight a couple of our nonprofit partners who have unique fundraising events, great success stories, or something else fantastic going on that we’d like to tell you about.

This week’s nonprofit spotlight shines on Organs ‘R’ Us.   Located in Redwood City, California, Organs ‘R’ Us has done a wonderful job of getting the word out about the importance of organ donations.  And in addition to raising awareness, they’ve raised over $25 million in funds since they were founded in 1996.

We chose Organs ‘R’ Us for our nonprofit spotlight this week because we were so impressed by their annual relay fundraising event, held in the beginning of May every year.  The relay is a two-day running and walking event that stretches over 200 miles through 36 California cities, including Calistoga, Napa, Sonoma, Sausalito, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Davenport.  Teams of 12 fundraisers split the course down to 3-8 mile sprints to get to the finish line.

As you can imagine, this events draws plenty of attention to the northern California area, and these event participants are serious about fundraising.  Over 3,000 runners lined up last month for the relay and we are sure that number will grow in the years to come.  The relay started with nine teams in 1996 and since has become the 2nd largest long distance relay in the nation.  For more information about Organs ‘R’ Us and the Relay click here.

Bravo Organs ‘R’ Us!

If you would like us to spotlight your nonprofit please email ashley@firstgiving.com