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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