Awesome 3000 Race & Fundraiser
Since 1983 the Awesome 3000 has been a staple in the Salem-Keizer Community, bringing friends and family together in support of our Salem-Keizer School District; its students, staff, and teachers. The 2023 Awesome 3000 brought together nearly 2000 youth participants from our surrounding communities.
Become a Sponsor:
With the support from our Sponsors the United Way is able to reinvest the proceeds from the Awesome 3000 directly into the Salem-Keizer Scchool District. The sponsors from last year’s event allowed us to raise close to $40,000 for the Salem-Keizer School District. We thank those community members and leaders who have given to the Awesome, your support makes a difference for the youth in our community.
For more information on how to sponsor click the button to the right, or donate online by visiting the link below.
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impact
The proceeds from the 2023 Awesome 3000 raised $45,000, which will go directly to the Salem-Keizer Schools Fund held by the United Community Foundation. So far, over $31,200 has been distributed to over 33 award recipients throughout the Salem-Keizer School District. The awarded funds are benefitting students, teachers, and program across the district!
Community support
Approximately 400 volunteers from our community came together to give their time and effort! This event was also made possible with the support of our 23 community sponsors.