EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) partnered with the Eau Claire Marathon to present the 10K Charity Classic.
Each year, the RCU Foundation partners with local charities to raise funds and awareness about the important work these organizations do in local communities, the foundation said.
In 2025, the RCU Foundation supported three outdoor recreation organizations. All three benefitted, but votes determined first, second, and third place winners. Runners and walkers got a free vote with registration and additional votes were also purchased to help the charities.
“We were proud to partner with the RCU Foundation for the inaugural ECM 10K Charity Classic,” Emi Uelmen, Eau Claire Marathon Race Director/Owner, said in a statement. “Girls on the Run, Valley Girls Cycling, and CORBA are outstanding organizations that do meaningful work in our community, and we’re excited to support their continued impact”.
The RCU Foundation and the Eau Claire Marathon recently presented each charity with a “big check.”
The Highlights
Among the highlights:
- Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley earned the most votes and were awarded $8,000. Girls on the Run Chippewa Valley is dedicated to making an impact on girls’ lives in our community by providing interactive lessons meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds. They enhance participants’ social, emotional, and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences and helps girls recognize their potential.
- Valley Girls Cycling Club earned the second most votes and were awarded $5,000. The mission of Valley Girls Cycling Club is to advance women’s engagement in cycling through education, opportunity, and support in the Chippewa Valley.
- Community for Outdoor Recreation, Biking, and Adventure (CORBA) was awarded $2,000. CORBA is dedicated to building, improving, and maintaining multi-use trails and promoting trail use throughout Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley. CORBA works with government land managers and private landowners to provide trails for mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and other silent sport activities.
“The RCU Foundation is proud to partner with the Eau Claire Marathon for the 10K Charity Classic race and provide grants to these vital outdoor recreation organizations” John Sackett, RCU Foundation president, said in a statement. “Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley, Valley Girls Cycling Club, and CORBA make a significant impact on the lives of many in our community.”