Ep #306 – Running to Help: Inside Fleet Feet's Partnership with TRM
About this episode
The episode discusses Fleet Feet's partnership with TRM and the impact of a Thanksgiving 5K event in Topeka.
A holiday run turned into a ray of hope. We sat down with Fleet Feet’s Michael Fronsoe and Kirstin Williams to discuss how a simple idea—bring a new Thanksgiving 5K to Topeka—grew into a bigger-than-expected event. It boosted Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries' work, raised food donations, and reignited hope during a tough year. What began as a three-month sprint became a blueprint for how local businesses and nonprofits can move with each other, not just for each other. The Topeka Turkey Trot ...
People in this episode
Guests: Michael Fronsoe, Kirstin Williams
Topics covered
- community partnership
- non-profit support
- local events
- holiday runs
- food donations
Keywords
- Fleet Feet
- Topeka Rescue Mission
- Thanksgiving 5K
- community event
- food donations
- local businesses
- nonprofits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fleet Feet, Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries
Places: Topeka
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