Team Didlake is pleased to announce its participation as a Charity Partner in the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon. "Team Didlake" will field a team of staff members, community supporters and neighbors in the nation’s 5th largest marathon event, who each pledge to raise $950 for Didlake. This year some team members will also donate a portion of the money raised to a second organization - Jacob's Ladder - in support of teens with autism. We invite you to join Team Didlake to run, walk, or race with a wheelchair or handcycle at this year’s marathon in support of  Didlake.  

Those who do not wish to participate directly in the marathon are welcome to support our runners through sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. More information can be found by clicking the links above or by emailing marathon@didlake.org.

About the Marathon
The 34th Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.  It is nicknamed “The People’s Marathon”, because it is the world’s largest marathon to not offer prize money.  Last year over 18,000 runners from all walks of life participated in the marathon to continue the combined tradition of dedication, sportsmanship, and patriotism.  For more information please visit www.marinemarathon.com.

About Didlake, Inc.
Didlake, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. It was founded in 1965 to create opportunities for people with disabilities through services that connect them to employment, education, and the community. It provides contract business services for grounds and facilities maintenance; packaging and assembly; and administrative services. Federal government agency customers include the Pentagon, Department of Treasury, Department of Energy, Peace Corps, Navy Exchange Service Command Headquarters and many more.

About the Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder was created in 1991 specifically for gifted children who have an extraordinary ability to excel academically but come from situations that make it difficult for them to succeed or reach their full-potential.

Jacob's Ladder is a five year, year round, highly structured academic and life-skill, mentoring and advocacy program with a 4-6 week summer residential program.