Allied Services Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon

Allied Services was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6. Allied Services will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon.

Allied Services has been a proud Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon since 2010. In that time, more than 300 runners have represented the non-profit health system in this legendary road race. The charity campaign built around the running team, WNEP’s Team Allied Services, has helped to raise more than $4.6 million. The funds raised have enabled Allied Services to invest in cutting-edge rehab technology and programs that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

In 2022, Allied Services and WNEP’s Team Allied Services has 55 guaranteed entries for the TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, 2022. To learn more about joining the team call Charlotte Wright at 570.348.1275 or click here.

“Allied Services is thrilled to be named as an official charity partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Jim Brogna, Vice President of Strategic Partnership Development. “The TCS New York City Marathon has provided a transformative experience not only for our dedicated runners raising funds for our cause, but also for our employees and the individuals and families we serve.”

“The TCS New York City Marathon serves as one of the world’s largest fundraising platforms supporting hundreds of charities and philanthropic efforts,” said Christine Burke, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR. “We are very proud to support the Allied Services team and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to benefit patients and residents at Allied Services.”

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 $400 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.

# # #

About Allied Services: Allied Services is the leading provider of healthcare and human services for northeastern Pennsylvanians with disabilities and chronic illness. As a not-for-profit corporation, we work to advance the health, independence and life quality of our consumers and of the people of our region. Throughout its 60+ year history, Allied has been guided by a commitment to delivering compassionate care of the highest quality.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR): NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.