Project 26.2 – Your Marathon Starts Here

The Miracle League of Arlington (also known as Miracle League DFW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing children and young adults with physical and mental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Founded in 2005, it was the first league of its kind in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, designed to remove the barriers that typically exclude these athletes from conventional sports leagues.

The league features a custom-designed, rubberized turf field at Doug Inman Miracle Field (located at Randol Mill Park) that safely accommodates wheelchairs and other mobility devices. To ensure every player succeeds, the organization utilizes a “buddy system,” pairing athletes with able-bodied volunteers who assist them with hitting, running, and fielding, fostering meaningful community connections in the process.

With a mission rooted in inclusion, the Miracle League serves over 300 players each season, ensuring that every participant,regardless of ability,gets to experience the joy of being part of a team, hearing their name called over the loudspeaker, and crossing home plate.

Jigyasa Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to bringing back Curiosity into our Education System. Jigyasa is dedicated to revolutionizing the present education system and come up with a system that will address and celebrate the uniqueness of each and every individual that will foster Curiosity and Creativity.

Jigyasa‘ is founded by Gaurav Sangtani. Gaurav Sangtani is a Chartered Accountant by Profession, a poet at heart, and teacher by hobby.

The foundation’s impactful work is made possible through the generosity of the global community, highlighted by a significant contribution from the recent Walk for Autism in Texas. Bal Joshi, a dedicated marathon runner and One Step Foundation volunteer, personally handed over NPR 100,000 to the Jigyasa Foundation. This donation provides critical funding to expand their outreach.

The Ruit Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of underserved communities by supporting education, healthcare, and social development initiatives. Through targeted programs and strategic partnerships, the foundation works to create sustainable opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen community resilience.

In alignment with this mission, the Ruit Foundation made a $25,000 donation to One Step Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to collaborative impact and shared values. The donation was formally presented during the Ultra X Nevada event, marking a meaningful moment of partnership and support for initiatives that create lasting social change.

By collaborating with local organizations, international partners, and mission-aligned foundations, the Ruit Foundation ensures that its resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.This collaborative approach enables measurable outcomes while reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful social change.

Himalayan HealthCare is a nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare access in remote and underserved regions of Nepal. Established in 1992, the organization focuses on providing essential medical services, including primary healthcare, prenatal care, and treatment for infectious diseases, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive the care they need.

In addition to direct healthcare services, Himalayan HealthCare emphasizes community education and capacity building. The organization trains and supports local health workers, enabling communities to sustain health programs and improve overall well-being.

Beyond healthcare, Himalayan HealthCare implements income-generation and development initiatives to empower local populations. By addressing both health and socio-economic challenges, the organization strives to create a long-term, positive impact on the lives of rural Nepali communities.

HDNP International (Help for Desperate and Needy People International) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Its core mission is to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable populations through direct service programs such as regular feeding events, clothing and blanket drives, blood donation campaigns, and distribution of basic necessities to homeless individuals and low-income families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond. The organization also supports educational access and essential resources for disadvantaged children, striving to promote dignity, self-sufficiency, and community well-being.

Beyond its local outreach, HDNP International collaborates with partner organizations and community members to extend humanitarian support globally. Through culturally inclusive initiatives and fundraising activities, it seeks to build bridges of compassion between donors, volunteers, and those in need, fostering long-term impact and empowerment across diverse communities. 

Save the Children is a leading global humanitarian organization committed to protecting children’s rights and improving their well-being through access to quality education, healthcare, nutrition, and child protection services. The organization works in some of the world’s most challenging environments, supporting children affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters with life-saving and development-focused programs.

Through strong partnerships with local communities, governments, and international agencies, Save the Children delivers sustainable solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term challenges. By advocating for children’s rights and investing in resilient systems, the organization helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to survive, learn, and thrive.

SHEJOBS foundation is dedicated to upskilling and reskilling women and underrepresented minorities (URM) by providing free training on the latest technologies. the main aim is to empower them by offering certification programs, enabling them to acquire in-demand skills and re-enter the workforce. Additionally, SHEJOBS focus on assisting mothers with children with disabilities, offering training in cutting-edge technologies to enhance their employability. For women facing career gaps due to domestic issues, SHEJOBS provide support in preparing them for the job market after prolonged breaks. the comprehensive approach also includes training women in soft skills, IT, non-IT, communication skills, system skills, and technology, ensuring a holistic development that fosters success in the professional arena.

Nepal Journey is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2015 under Section 501(C) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Our vision is to have a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged people in Nepal by creating alliances with philanthropists, identifying those in need, and facilitating those connections. Nepal Journey’s initial goal is to provide access to healthcare and a quality education to children and parents in Nepal. Nepal Journey intends to improve the quality of life of children and families in Nepal through health and education.

The Vision is to have a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged parents and their children in Nepal by creating alliances with philanthropists, identifying those in need, and facilitating those connections.

Laxmi Pratisthan of USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children in remote areas of Nepal. Our mission is to empower the needy children with education, healthcare, and opportunities that will enable them to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

At Laxmi Pratisthan, we firmly believe that every child deserves a chance to thrive and reach their full potential. We focus our efforts on remote regions of Nepal where access to basic amenities, quality education, and healthcare services is limited. By addressing these fundamental needs, we aim to create a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of children and their families.

Laxmi Pratisthan has created a tangible and far-reaching impact by providing underprivileged children in remote areas of Nepal with access to quality education, healthcare services, and vocational training, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children who have experienced severe abuse and trauma . their non-offending family members in Denton, Wise, and Jack Counties. The center provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to allegations of child abuse, bringing together law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and victim advocates to reduce trauma and improve outcomes for victims.

The center’s core mission is to empower child abuse victims, their families, and the community through education, healing, and justice. This is achieved through services such as trauma-informed counseling, forensic interviews, family advocacy, and coordinated investigations that help children tell their stories in a safe, child-focused environment.

Dallas Denton Nepalese Lions Club is a community-oriented service organization affiliated with Lions Clubs International, dedicated to humanitarian service, community engagement, and fostering goodwill within the Nepalese community and the broader Dallas-Denton area. The club operates under the Lions’ motto “We Serve”, focusing on charitable initiatives, cultural connection, and support for local needs through volunteerism and service projects.

Dallas Denton Nepalese Lions Club actively works to address social, educational, and humanitarian needs by organizing service projects, health initiatives, and charitable programs. Through collaboration with local partners and volunteers, the club aims to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in the community.

Irving Community Clinic – Irving, TX is devoted to the total healthcare of uninsured and underserved people of Irving, Coppell, and Grand Prairie. The caregivers at Baylor Scott & White Community Clinic – Irving provide a continuing medical home for individuals and family members from 18 years and older to the elderly.

Their expertise is based on understanding patients in the context of their community, which has a very high need for accessible healthcare services.

The primary focus is on providing a medical home in Irving to those residents that are in need in order to assist in their overall health and wellness.

It offer primary medical and dental services, as well as specialty clinics in cardiology, gynecology, nephrology, neurology and rheumatology.

Irving Healthcare Foundation makes people healthier by awarding funds raised and encouraging volunteer service to worthy local nonprofit healthcare organizations.Irving Healthcare Foundation’s vision is a healthier Irving, Texas.

Our primary recipient is Baylor Medical Center at Irving (formerly Irving Community Hospital). Since 1977, more than $25 million in philanthropic funds raised during campaigns have helped Irving’s only nonprofit hospital to meet Irving’s medical needs.

Irving Healthcare Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Services as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (Federal ID # 75-1570933). Further, the foundation is recognized as a public charity, or 509(a)(1) organization, which is organized to support nonprofit healthcare initiatives in Irving, Texas.

Mosaic Family Services was founded as East Dallas Counseling Center in 1993 by Dr. Walter Nguyen, a former refugee from Vietnam, to assist struggling refugees and immigrants in the Dallas area and empower them to lead self-sufficient lives. At that time, EDCC provided drug education and drug counseling to youth and families in East and Southeast Dallas. Through our initial work in the fields of substance abuse, Mosaic broadened our services to include health, social and victim services to refugees and immigrants.  

Mosaic is a safe haven for survivors of human rights abuses, including human trafficking and domestic violence. We serve hundreds of clients who have overcome incredible adversity on their journey to independence in the United States. From aiding survivors of human trafficking and family violence to

The Manavsewa Ashram is solely a non-profit social organization founded in Makwanpur, Hetauda, on 29 August, 2012, dedicated to making Nepal a ‘street people free country’ by helping the most vulnerable, impoverished, disabled, homeless, physically weak or mentally or psychologically challenged people who are forced to live miserable lives in the open sky street-banks and public places.

Manav Sewa Ashram is envisioned as an institution that can accommodate all nature and age groups who are forced to live a miserable life in the streets and public places of Nepal due to the compulsive situation of having to leave the road after the one-day banquet program with the helpers.

The resolution and vision for the establishment of Manav Sewa Ashram was conceived by Ramjee Adhikari, Central Secretary of the then Best Life Eternal Thought and Makwanpur District Coordinator. For some time, the best life: This Manav Sewa Ashram has been operating under eternal thought.

Represented by the One Step Foundation, This isn’t just any challenge; it’s one of the world’s most demanding marathons, pushing runners to their limits with its extreme altitude of over 17,500 feet and treacherous terrain in the heart of the Himalayas. Every step in this race is a testament to human endurance, set against the backdrop of Earth’s highest peak.

He is running for causes close to his heart: education, healthcare, and cultural preservation. This marathon, commemorating the historic ascent by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, is more than a race; it’s a mission to positively impact the world.