The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charity Athletic Events Fared Well in 2008, but the Forecast for This Year Is Not So Sunny

The nation's biggest charity walkathons, bike races, and similar events produced $1.76-billion in gross revenue last year, according to a new report. That was nearly 8 percent more than in 2007.

But David Hessekiel, president of the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council, in Rye, N.Y., which produced...

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