Running for a Better Oakland Announces Major Donation from Pamakid Runners

[Oakland - July 17th, 2023] - Running for a Better Oakland (RBO), a non-profit community running program, is pleased to announce a substantial donation from Pamakid Runners, a San Francisco Bay Area running club. The club’s remarkable gift of $46,646 will enable RBO to expand its impact on students in the greater Oakland area. 

Pamakid Runners has been a generous supporter of RBO for nearly 10 years. This is the second time that Pamakid Runners has given Running for a Better Oakland the largest donation in its 13 year history. Pamakid Runners and Running for Better Oakland are using running and local races to promote healthy lifestyles and community for Bay Area students and their families. 

"We are immensely grateful to Pamakid Runners for their extraordinary support over the years and particularly for this incredibly generous gift," said Byron McGovern, RBO’s Executive Director. "Their significant contribution will directly benefit our students, youth coaches, and volunteers by enhancing the services we provide during our Fall and Spring seasons, including providing free race entries and new, high-quality running shoes for every student. We are committed to maximizing the impact of this donation and expanding our capacity to help students develop critical life skills that will help them succeed both in races and beyond the finish line.”

“Pamakid Runners take great pride in promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting Running for a Better Oakland, which is making a positive difference in our local community by encouraging, empowering and providing opportunities for our youth through running,” said Jerry Flanagan, President of Pamakid Runners.

Running for a Better Oakland is preparing for its 24th season providing Oakland students with everything they need to train and compete in local races and fun runs. Thanks to the generous contributions of donors like Pamakid Runners, we are able to continue offering our program for free to students, youth coaches, and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join RBO during our upcoming Fall 2023 season that begins on September 16th!

For more information about Running for a Better Oakland, its mission, and the impact of this generous donation, please visit RBOakland.org. For more information about Pamakid Runners, please visit pamakidrunners.org.