Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.

I heard Tyler’s call out. Only one way to settle this. Dance Battle style... my goal is to raise $10,000 for the CDP COVID-19 Response Fund. This is a fund created by Center for Disaster Philanthropy.  As soon as the goal is reached, assuming Tyler accepts, we will do an instagram live dance off and have some fun!

The CDP COVID-19 Response Fund will focus on supporting nonprofit organizations working directly to respond to the pandemic among the most vulnerable populations in order to help build their capacity for response. These will include social service organizations focused on supporting hourly wage earners, workers in the gig economy, immigrant/New American populations, older adults, people with disabilities and other communities vulnerable to the physical health, mental health and economic impacts of the pandemic.

More information about Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.: The mission of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy is to transform disaster giving by providing timely and thoughtful strategies to increase donors impact during domestic and international disasters

Hello and thanks for coming to our page!  We are nine friends who've bonded over the Marco Polo app and Zoom happy hours during this quarantine.  This past weekend we challenged the group to collectively run 40 miles and collectively drink 40 beers.  Believe it or not, this Saturday, 4/18/20, we will collectively run 40 miles (independent of one another) and then collectively drink 40 beers during a Zoom Happy Hour.   What once started as a fun challenge among friends has now become a way to give back during this Coronavirus Pandemic.   We will be following all social distancing rules during this event.


Each one of us will be pledging $1.00 for each mile ran and $1.00 for each beer drank.  Theoretically, this should be $80.00 per person and $720.00 total raised for the CDP COVID-19 Response Fund which supports preparedness, containment, response and recovery activities for those most affected and for the responders.  

With YOUR support I'm sure we could run more miles and, definitely, drink more beers to increase donations!


This is where we need YOUR help!! 

We are asking you to make the same pledge or donate whatever you feel comfortable.  We also ask that you join the cause and see how many miles you can run and/or have a couple beers too!  If you do join the run and/or drinks then please send in a video or selfie of you supporting the cause.  We hope to make a tribute video at the end and would like to feature all supporters!


If you run outside, please follow the social distancing rules as suggested by the CDC.  If you cannot go outside to run then please use a treadmill, run in place, or find another exercise to support the cause.  Thanks so much for your support and any donations.  Please reach out to any of us with questions:


(Listed in order as how we show up in Marco Polo): 

Tony Biondi 

Brian Schall 

Carter Roberts 

Dan Reichardt 

Frank Anshutz 

Jack Griffin 

Jackson Dahlquist 

Ross Meany 

Chad Howard

Since I have no medical training, I thought this could be a "use what you have" situation to still help out humanity at a time when we need it most! Where I lack in stethoscopes and needles, I compensate in the ability to suffer through endless miles on my feet. So, that's what I'll do. I will be running 100 miles for the first time in my running career, starting on April 18th. The route will be on trail, through mountains, and largely alone. No aid stations, no friendly volunteers, no wonderfully-arranged snacks on tables. I will run the Arizona Trail from Oracle to Superior, a route that will at least provide me the Gila River for water. The charity I've chosen to raise money for is the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc., who is supporting a number of entities aimed at providing medical supplies, food, and local community support. Every donation will go directly to the CDP through GoFundMe as a medium. I know many are in tough times of their own and may not be able to donate any large sums, but truly every penny makes an impact. I will be providing live updates on my run from my website and through social media so feel free to tune in and watch the suffer ensue!

More information about Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.: The mission of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy is to transform disaster giving by providing timely and thoughtful strategies to increase donors impact during domestic and international disasters

We’re proud to be part of a community that spans the globe, and when one corner of the world is impacted by disaster, we’re all impacted. We hope you’ll join us in standing with our Australian Kong employees, customers, partners and community members to support the wildfire relief efforts in Australia. 

Recovering from these wildfires will take many years, if not generations, long after the media attention fades. Please join Kong in raising money to support medium- to long-term recovery work for areas impacted by the Australian wildfire via the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. We will match your donations. All donations will go directly to the charity organization.



More information about the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Inc.: The mission of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy is to transform disaster giving by providing timely and thoughtful strategies to increase donors impact during domestic and international disasters.

Groom Gives Back company match is in effect for all those who would like to help with Hurricane Harvey Relief.  

Give if you can, no matter the amount!  Please donate through this page so that we can keep track for the company match!

We will be donating the funds raised to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.  

The CDP Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund will drive support for medium- and long-term recovery needs that will arise in the weeks and months to come. We expect the long-term needs to be rebuilding homes, businesses, infrastructure, meeting the needs of young children, supporting mental health needs, and boosting damaged agricultural sectors.