Our History

Our founders Barbara and JP Pinocchio started Moms on the Run in 1999 after Barbara’s sister, Debra, passed away from breast cancer. Their family witnessed the physical and emotional difficulties that came with the diagnosis, including the financial hardships it caused. The Pinocchio’s put on a “little race” in hopes of raising $1,000 for a local woman battling breast cancer. That first race brought in over $100,000.

Today, Moms on the Run is the largest race of its kind in Reno, with more than 5,000 participants each year, allowing Moms on the Run to give back to our community over $500,000 each year in assistance.

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Founded in 1999
Raised $4.5 million since then
Helped 5,500 women in Northern Nevada
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Your Impact

Living expenses, including but not limited to:
- rents/mortgages
- food
- utilities
- car expenses

Medical aid:
- Wigs for women who lose their hair while going through chemo
- Lymphedema garments
- A support group for young people with cancer
- Yoga classes for survivors
- Cancer Rehabilitation Program at St. Mary’s
- Integrative Energy Therapy
- Treatment Totes/Hugs in a Bag: Tote bags filled with items for women going through chemo treatment
- Local meal prep service to provide organic healthy meals 4x a month