about team shalva

What is TEAM Shalva?

Team Shalva runners will once again hit the pavement on Friday, March 21st, 2025 for the 2025 Jerusalem Marathon. Team Shalva is a worldwide family that brings the joy of sports to people of all abilities. We are a diverse group of runners who travel from all over the world to participate in the Jerusalem Marathon in support of Shalva. As we eagerly anticipate the marathon, this year it is so much more than just a race.

This year we are fundraising together with those around the world to support our organizations daily needs and to aid The Shalva National Crisis Response Center that has been working tirelessly to help hundreds of additional families who have been misplaced by this unmitigated disaster of the war in Israel.

In the face of the tragic events of October 7th, Team Shalva will not only be running for the Shalva children, but we will be running together with thousands of participants to show our support and solidarity with our brethren in the State of Israel.

Am Yisrael Chai

why should you join?

Because you want to make a difference. Because together we are the power of many as we raise the banner of hope, love and human dignity for thousands of children and their families.

Running side by side in Shalva running gear, Shalva's team of children with special needs and marathon runners represent a beautiful demonstration of a community that promotes health, inclusion, and the celebration of life.

what is included?

Following months of marathon training and fundraising for the Shalva cause, the Team Shalva members come together for a beautiful weekend in Jerusalem with many events, a Shalva tour and the marathon itself.

Marathon Admission

Team Running shirt and swag bag

Roundtrip airfare to and from israel

(economy class)

Hotel accommodations

from Thursday, March 20th - Sunday, March 23rd

pre-race pasta party & post-race victory party

inspirational shabbaton

including all meals

About Shalva

Shalva's programs provide an all-encompassing range of services for thousands of people with disabilities from infancy through adulthood and their families. Shalva's comprehensive life-cycle programming provides cutting-edge therapies, inclusive educational frameworks, social and recreational activities, employment training, independent living, as well as respite and family support.

TRANSFORMATIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Shalva gives equal access opportunity to all participants regardless of religion, ethnic background, or financial capacity. Through nearly three decades of award-winning programs, Shalva has become an indispensable element of Israel's kind-hearted and innovative landscape