Join us January 6th, 2024 for DPF New Years 5K Relay and Kids Mile!

Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 5K Relay events, with competitive, open, and family divisions. Children and youth compete in events all their own with the Kids’ Mile age-group races, and the Toddler Trot.

Through play, children learn, grow, connect, and heal.

“Play is a serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ~ Fred Rogers

We support and uplift children in low-income households, and help families who have lost a parent…

• ​We offer kids opportunities to “play,” and cover the costs of sports, recreation, and fitness activities.
• ​We connect families with resources and service providers, and help them navigate the first year after the loss of a parent.
• We provide college scholarships and financial aid.

Sports & Play

Sports & Play

We offer kids opportunities to “play,” and cover the costs of sports, recreation, and fitness activities.

Resources & Services

Resources & Services

​We connect families with resources and service providers, and help them navigate the first year after the loss of a parent.

Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship & Aid

We provide college scholarships and financial aid to students who have lost a parent.

Our Impact

100+
Happy Children
90+
Volunteers
40K+ $
Donations
10+
Partners