Past Beneficiaries

Each year, proceeds from the TD Bank Beach to Beacon race benefit a different charity.


Past beneficiaries include:

Maine Handicapped Skiing (2009)
Maine Handicapped Skiing is a year-round adaptive recreational program that teaches adaptive sports activities to people with physical disabilities, ages four and up. Learn more at http://www.skimhs.org/.

Susan L. Curtis Foundation (2008)
The mission of the Susan L. Curtis Foundation is to build the individual character, self-confidence and self-esteem of economically disadvantaged Maine children through the provision of tuition-free, high-quality camping, educational and social experiences. Log onto susancurtisfoundation.org for more information.

Strive (2007)
STRIVE is a non-profit organization with a mission to assist teens and young adults with intellectual and emotional disabilities in utilizing resources within their community so they can participate as viable members of the community. For more information contact Peter Brown at (207) 774-6278 or email pbrown@pslservices.org.

* 10th Anniversary Poster - The TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10th Anniversary poster is still available directly from STRIVE for purchase - click here.

Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation (2006): CEEF is a non-profit community organization that enriches learning for Cape Elizabeth youth by funding projects that support the community's tradition of excellence in public education and prepare students for a lifetime of success by encouraging a love of learning and offering innovative educational programs. Please contact Julie Merriam via email at juliemerriam@maine.rr.com or phone at 207-799-7765.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Portland and Auburn/Lewiston (2005): An organization that provides programs and services nurturing youth, some from disadvantaged circumstances.

Riding to the Top Therapeutic Center (2004): Riding to the Top provides therapeutic horseback riding services to children and adults with physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities in a nurturing environment.

Seeds of Peace (2003): An organization that promotes tolerance and understanding among youth around the world.

Opportunity Farm (2002): A long-term family-style facility for at-risk boys and girls.

Kids First Center (2001): A statewide program dedicated to supporting Maine parents and children who are going through the often-difficult transition of divorce or separation.

Turning Point Farm (2000): A non-profit corporation that operates a group home for children, ages 6 to 11, who are in the custody of the Maine Department of Human Services due to physical and/or sexual abuse and neglect.

Camp Sunshine (1999): Supports critically ill children and their families with free quality services.

Greater Portland Big Brothers Big Sisters (1998): Provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children at risk.

Charity

TD BANK BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE
Cape Elizabeth, Maine

August 7th, 2010