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Both chapters with their 2024 checks for Wheeler Mission and Lafayette Urban Ministry

Where the money goes

Our Charities.

Every mile supports two organizations fighting homelessness in Indiana. 100% of donations go directly to them.

Lafayette Urban Ministry

Lafayette Urban Ministry provides essential programs and services for people experiencing homelessness in Greater Lafayette, including food programs, financial assistance, youth programs, immigration services and homeless services.

The LUM Emergency Shelter is open year-round with overnight shelter, meals and showers. The Winter Warming Station runs from November to April, and a Cooling Station opens in extreme heat.

Purdue's 2026 goal is $40,000 for the LUM Emergency Shelter. Every dollar helps provide shelter, meals and support for unhoused people in Greater Lafayette.

Adults sheltered nightly
48
Nights a year
365
Winter Warming Station
Nov–Apr

Wheeler Mission

Wheeler Mission is a non-denominational Christian social services organization providing goods and services to people experiencing homelessness, poverty and need in Central and South Central Indiana.

It works on the root causes of homelessness and addiction, not only the immediate need.

IU's 2026 goal is $25,000 for Wheeler Mission. Every dollar helps provide shelter, meals and essential services to people facing homelessness and poverty.

Results

What we've raised.

What both chapters have raised for LUM and Wheeler Mission since the first run in 2024.

Raised all time
$99,554
Raised in 2025
$44,493
Purdue for Lafayette Urban Ministry
$31,064
IU for Wheeler Mission
$13,429
Raised in 2024
$55,061
Purdue for Lafayette Urban Ministry
$28,089
IU for Wheeler Mission
$26,972

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56 days to race day

100 miles. One ball.

Every dollar goes to Lafayette Urban Ministry and Wheeler Mission.

Raised all time
$99,554
2026 goal
$65K