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Operation Gratitude began in 2003, when our founder, Carolyn Blashek, met a soldier who felt forgotten. From her living room, she mailed four Care Packages to deployed troops in Iraq. In the 20 years since, tens of thousands of Volunteers have delivered more than four million Care Packages, each one filled with donated products, handmade items, and heartfelt letters. These packages were more than supplies, they were tangible reminders that Americans care. Today, Operation Gratitude is one of the largest hands-on volunteer nonprofits in the country, demonstrating the power of grassroots participation in expressing national gratitude. We fulfill this mission by empowering communities, supporting local leaders, and preserving the stories that connect Americans with Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders through meaningful acts of appreciation.

We believe sports teach valuable lessons that last a lifetime. We are here to serve and encourage athletes, coaches, parents, kids, and those who just have a love of the game. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much the game can do for us, but what we can do for the game.

Charity Miles is a fitness tracker app that empowers people to earn money for charity when they walk, run or bike. We partner with over 40 of the world’s top charities and are supported by world-class sponsors like Johnson & Johnson, Brooks Running, Blueprint for Athletes, Varidesk, Del Monte Fresh and Sunniva Coffee. Our sponsors receive unparalleled mobile engagement and social amplification with our community of active, healthy, socially conscious people. Charity Miles members have earned over $2.5 million for charity. We are regularly recognized as one of the top health and fitness apps. And we have won several awards including the SXSW People’s Choice Award and a Webby for the Best Health and Fitness App. Move with purpose today and earn money for charity. #EveryMileMatters Accolades: Women’s Running Magazine’s Best Overall App Men’s Fitness Magazine’s Game Changer of the Year Winner of the SXSW People’s Choice Award Winner of a Webby Award For Best Health & Fitness App If you are a corporation interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email sponsor@charitymiles.org