Double H Ranch, an organization that
provides specialized programs and year round
support for children and their families
dealing with life-threatening illnesses,
was one of two local not-for-profits selected
as a “charity of choice” to benefit from
monies raised from the CDPHP Workforce
Team Challenge, the largest annual road
race between New York City.
Capital District Community Gardens also
benefitted from the race. The event is organized
by, and serves as a major fundraiser
for, the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club
(HMRRC), one of the largest running clubs
in the nation.
Double H received a check for just shy
of $14,000 from CDPHP and the Hudson
Mohawk Road Runners Club.
“Double H Ranch gives children with life threatening illnesses the opportunity to be kids again in a medically sound, loving, and fun environment,” said Dr. John D. Bennett, president and CEO of CDPHP. “We thank the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club for choosing such a worthy organization to benefit from the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge.”
“HMRRC is pleased to partner with CDPHP in support of local charities such as Double H Ranch through the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge,” said race director Mark Warner of HMRRC. “This is a great opportunity for HMRRC to provide support to seriously ill or disabled children in a healthy setting.”
“The Double H Ranch is proud to share a special relationship with CDPHP and the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club. We applaud all those who participated in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, which directly supports our amazing kids,” said Max Yurenda, executive director and CEO of Double H Ranch.
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician founded, member-focused and community based not-for-profit health plan that offers affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York.
The Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club is the Albany area’s largest running organization. The club was formed in 1971 and today has nearly 3,000 members. The club organizes more than 30 running events a year from a mile to a marathon at many different locations throughout the Capital District.
The Double H Ranch was co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman. Its purpose is to enrich the lives of children it serves and provide camp experiences that are memorable, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. All programs are free of charge.