Category: Events

Running Events

March 2, 2023 / Admin for ACF / 0 Comments

Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

Thursday, Jan 11, 2024- Sunday, Jan 14, 2024

The Anaheim Community Foundation has been selected as a participating charity for the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend!

By joining Team Helping Hands, you will be helping support grants that are awarded to local nonprofit organizations providing vital services in mental health, food insecurity, water-safety, literacy, emergency shelter, college readiness and more.

Race and Registration Details:

Disneyland 5K

Friday, January 12, 2024

Disneyland 10K

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Disneyland Half Marathon

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Dumbo Double Dare Challenge (10K & Half Marathon)

Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14, 2024

To be considered for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend through Team Helping Hands, please complete the application form with your participant information, select a race type, agree to the fundraising commitment, and submit payment of your non-refundable registration fee through the link provided.

Fundraising Commitment:

To participate as a Team Helping Hands member you must meet a minimum fundraising commitment, based on the race selected.

5K – $500 fundraising commitment
10K – $750 fundraising commitment
Half Marathon – $1,000 fundraising commitment
Dumbo Double Dare Challenge – $1,500 fundraising commitment

Fundraising Team Benefits:

Team Helping Hands running shirt and swag
A personal fundraising page to help you reach your fundraising goal
A network of teammates to offer support and motivation
Option to host a fundraising night at A Snail’s Pace Running Shop in Orange County, CA.

If you have any questions, please contact janis@anaheimcf.org or call 714-765-4419

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ACF Raises $19,835 to Support Anaheim Youth

June 20, 2020 / Admin for ACF / 0 Comments

On June 17, ACF led ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day, a collaborative 24-hour campaign with nine organizations to support Anaheim’s underserved youth. Together, we raised $86,020 with the help of 393 donors, surpassing our collective goal of $75,000! Thank you to our fellow Anaheim-based nonprofits for joining us:

Because of you, ACF engaged 94 donors and raised $19,835 to support Anaheim youth

To the 94 donors who supported ACF, your generosity helped ACF raise $19,835 for our Youth Program Scholarship Fund and Helping Hands grant program. This will have a direct impact on Anaheim youth and teens in the coming months.

On behalf of all the youth we serve and organizations we support, thank you for believing in our cause to enrich the lives of all our residents.

2019 Volunteer Recognition

April 8, 2019 / Admin for ACF / 0 Comments

For 35 years, the Anaheim Community Foundation has embraced the power of volunteerism and giving back to enrich the lives of Anaheim residents. On March 13, hundreds of volunteers were recognized at the 2019 Anaheim Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, held at the City National Grove.

KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo emceed the event, while the Anaheim Ballet brought the theme “Volunteers are Anaheim’s Royalty” to life through a captivating dance performance.

ACF was proud to be recognized among the many deserving individuals and organizations. From everyone at ACF, we offer sincere thanks to all of our Anaheim volunteers and generous events sponsors.

New Event and New Executive Director

October 10, 2018 / Admin for ACF / 0 Comments

On October 1, the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF) hosted its inaugural “Kicks for a Cause” Foot Golf Fundraiser & Reception at Dad Miller Golf Course. The day also featured the introduction of the foundation’s new Executive Director, John Guastaferro, CFRE.