The Iris Fund Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

The Iris Fund has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. The Iris Fund will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s biggest and boldest marathon.

The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated and iconic annual sporting events, attracting runners and spectators of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities from around the world. More than 50,000 runners are expected this year after the race returned to full capacity last year.

The Iris Fund’s mission is to help mothers and babies realize healthy, safe pregnancies and labors by understanding what causes labor and preterm birth. We believe that the answers to the fundamental question of what causes labor is applicable to all mothers. We understand that it is impossible to provide the best care for mothers when working off an outdated understanding of how a pregnant body works.

“We are so excited to be participating for a third year in a row in the TCS New York City Marathon! Our community is walking and running to improve maternal outcomes for all families and preterm babies!” says Brittney Crystal, Founder of The Iris Fund.

“The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most exciting days of the year and thanks to our incredible charity partners it is also one of the most impactful and purposeful sporting events in the world,” said Christine Burke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR. “New York Road Runners is proud to support the Iris Fund team and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to benefit loss families, basic women’s health, and preterm birth.”

The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $460 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s

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