#Race4Wanza

🏃‍♂️ Race Date

Join the community for the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k in honor of TyWanza Sanders! TyWanza Sanders, a man with a philanthropic spirit and a commitment to the achievement of youth in his community and beyond, was the youngest victim of the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre. To honor his life and continue his legacy, Race 4 Achievement Inc. (R4A) created this family friendly community run/walk (3.5 miles) to provide funds for R4A's TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund and other philanthropic outreach programs.

🎉 Event Purpose

• Fundraising: This community event is R4A's primary fundraiser, enabling us to persist in our mission of supporting the community and championing diversity within the Charleston #commUNITY.
• Scholarships: Proceeds from this event have allowed R4A to award over $30,000 worth of scholarships since the event's inception to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area.
• Scholarship Fund: The TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund includes the following $1,000 scholarships at various high schools including James Island Charter High, West Ashley High, and Burke High School.
• Community Impact: Scholarships provided by R4A, such as the Dan Stern Citadel Scholarship and the Malik Samir Werts Scholarship, aim to uplift local students.

📱 Social Media Engagement

• Facebook: Tag Race 4 Achievement when you post your participation on @Race4Achievement & FB Event
• Instagram: Follow and tag us on @race4achievement
• TikTok: Connect with us on @Race4Achievement
• Hashtags: Use the hashtags #Race4Wanza, #AmbitionOverAdversity, and #RaceWithUS

🚻 Facilities

Please note: You may use the restroom facilities at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway point) or at Kids Garden (race starting location).

📅 Event Details

The race will take place on March 23, 2026 at 61 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC. For more information, visit the official race page.