About Us
About Us
Purpose Runners Foundation is an organization without borders that believes in the power of movement, unity and good deeds. Through running and sporting events, we don't just promote healthy lifestyles - we bring people together to help children facing serious challenges: movement disorders, microcephaly, oncology.
Our goal is not only to raise funds for treatment, but also to create a community where everyone feels supported and involved. We inspire, educate, inspire hope and build a bridge between those who want to help and those who need help.
Our goal is not only to raise funds for treatment, but also to create a community where everyone feels supported and involved. We inspire, educate, inspire hope and build a bridge between those who want to help and those who need help.
- Our MissionTo motivate people to lead active and healthy lives, and through running, to join forces to help children in need of treatment, medical care and support.
We believe that every step taken with a purpose is a step towards a better future for someone. - Our VisionWe aim to become an international movement of runners and volunteers that will help thousands of children and families around the world every year.
We want to inspire people to be kinder, support those fighting disease and spread hope through real action. - How we workWe organize sports events - street runs, marathons, bike rides and activities for children. After covering the organizational costs, all funds go:
• for the treatment of the children;
• to pay for therapies, medicines and equipment;
• to help families in need of support.
Our assistance is personalized. We consider applications from community members, volunteers, runners and people who know those who really need help.
- History of the Foundation
The Foundation was founded by Flavio DeSouza, a man who from a young age dedicated himself to running and volunteering. While still living in Brazil, he created a project to help children, held races, and organized food and clothing collections for kindergartens and homes for the elderly.
Later, while in the United States, Flavio experienced a serious trauma that changed his outlook on life. It was then that he came up with the idea of creating a foundation that would unite sports and help those who really need it.
Today, Purpose Runners is a community where everyone can be part of a bigger mission: to help children with serious illnesses by inspiring those around them and making a real difference.
History of the Foundation
The Foundation was founded by Flavio DeSouza, a man who from a young age dedicated himself to running and volunteering. While still living in Brazil, he created a project to help children, held races, and organized food and clothing collections for kindergartens and homes for the elderly.
Later, while in the United States, Flavio experienced a serious trauma that changed his outlook on life. It was then that he came up with the idea of creating a foundation that would unite sports and help those who really need it.
Today, Purpose Runners is a community where everyone can be part of a bigger mission: to help children with serious illnesses by inspiring those around them and making a real difference.
Later, while in the United States, Flavio experienced a serious trauma that changed his outlook on life. It was then that he came up with the idea of creating a foundation that would unite sports and help those who really need it.
Today, Purpose Runners is a community where everyone can be part of a bigger mission: to help children with serious illnesses by inspiring those around them and making a real difference.
