In 2004, Meiya was in her second year of the St. Jude Leadership Society and determined to double her fundraising efforts from the year before. The event was such a success that the Town of Arlington asked her to make it an annual tradition! In just its first two years, the Arlington Color Run raised an impressive $17,418.

Today, Arlington Color Run is officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and serves as an official fundraising arm for ALSAC/St. Jude. The organization is dedicated to expanding its impact by mentoring local youth through committee memberships and board positions.

In addition to the annual run, Arlington Color Run is developing new community events to raise critical funds to help eradicate childhood cancer, foster youth leadership development, and strengthen the organization’s future.

Together, we are creating a vibrant community where young leaders thrive — and where every step brings us closer to a world without childhood cancer.

• Inspire and empower students to lead with purpose by supporting their fundraising journeys and cultivating lifelong leadership skills.
  
  

• Champion the next generation of changemakers by connecting students with the St. Jude Leadership Society and giving them the Arlington Color Run as a powerful platform to achieve their goals.
  
  

• Elevate youth voices through the creation of a Youth Council that partners with the Town of Arlington, ensuring students have a seat at the table in shaping the future of their community.
  
  

• Ignite advocacy and civic engagement by equipping young people to champion policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels that directly impact their lives.
  
  

• Build a legacy for Arlington by raising funds for a vibrant, all-ages community center dedicated to youth activities, growth, and peer-to-peer mentorship.
  
  

• Fuel hope and progress by continuously fundraising for both the Arlington Color Run and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, advancing life-saving work and community impact year after year.
  
  

✨ Together, we are not just running a race—we are building a movement that empowers students, strengthens communities, and creates a brighter future for all.

Annual Reports will appear here when they become available.