Run for the Soul Fundraiser
From September 8th to 14th, join our efforts to support retiring athletes and help them transition successfully to life after sport! #RunfortheSoul
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Beyond the Games: Helping Athletes Transition to Life After Sports
The end of a sports career isn’t just the end of competition—it’s the beginning of one of life’s hardest transitions.
For many athletes, retirement brings a wave of uncertainty. The routine, the purpose, the identity they've held for so long—it all suddenly disappears. What follows is often a lonely struggle: Who am I without my sport? Where do I belong now?
At Athletes Soul, we walk beside athletes through this vulnerable moment. We help them find solid ground again—supporting them as they rebuild their confidence, reconnect with who they are beyond sport, helping them shape a meaningful future.
This is where your support matters.
Through the Run for the Soul fundraiser, we aim to support 100 athletes in 2026 —giving them the care, community, and guidance they need to take their next step with confidence and courage.
Whether you're a fellow athlete, a friend, or simply someone who understands the difficulty of this transition and the power of second chances—join us. Move with us. Donate with us. Every mile and every dollar helps rewrite the story of athletic retirement.
Let’s give athletes the support they deserve—after the end of their athletic career.
Get Active & Join the 2025 Run for the Soul fundraiser!
Step 1: Join the fundraiser by creating your profile.
Step 2: Share your personal story of athletic retirement and how you transitioned to life after sports.
Step 3: Get active (run, walk, swim, bike, row, climb...) every day between September 8th to 14th.
Step 4: Collect donations from your network of friends and family to support Athletes Soul.
Donations
About Athletes Soul
Athletes Soul is a non-profit organization created and led by former athletes. Our mission is to support athletes as they transition away from sports, raise awareness about the unique challenges of athletic retirement, and encourage athletes to develop beyond sports.
Our services are available to athletes from any sport and level and at no cost to the athlete. We offer educational resources, group coaching, 1-1 mentoring and coaching, and networking and community opportunities to support athletes before, during, and after their athletic retirement.