In 2022 the Annie's Locker board approached the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to consider ways to continue their mission through a partnership that would ensure the good work would continue, whether or not there were volunteers with the time and energy to devote. For fourteen years, Annie's Locker collected donations of new and gently used fitness apparel and equipment, as well as cash donations, and made grants of both equipment and dollars to local groups and causes to help achieve their mission: "Inspiring and equipping people to lead healthier lives."Īnnie's Locker accomplished incredible work as an all-volunteer endeavor. ROCKFORD, IL: Annie’s Locker was started in 2008, inspired by a fellow runner who died from cancer and who, while battling cancer, asked for one thing: "Please run for me until I can run again." The idea was born to do something to inspire people toward a healthier lifestyle, and to remove barriers so that more people can find their "wings". ANNOUNCING THE ANNIE’S LOCKER ENDOWMENT FUND: BENEFITING ROCKFORD BARBELL AND GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
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