Hello! I am racing in The Great Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon this year to raise money for the Pediatric Development Center (PDC).
PDC is a non-profit serving children and families ages 0–3. I truly believe in the work we do and find it so rewarding to support a family during their child's most critical years. Each year, PDC serves more than 700 infants and toddlers throughout Berkshire County by providing Early Intervention services completely free of charge.
When a family is worried about their child's development, finances should never stand in the way of getting help. It is a privilege to be able to support families without causing financial stress. In order to do this vital work, we rely on donations, grants, and the generosity of our community.
If you are able, please consider supporting me or my teammates by donating to our team so we can continue this important work. Thank you for supporting me, supporting PDC, and helping turn MILES INTO MILESTONES for children and families across Berkshire County.
In appreciation, Meg Baden (PT at PDC)
"The Finish Line Fund" presented by The Josh Billings RunAground and Mill Town Foundation
The Great Josh Billings RunAground is a cherished Berkshire Tradition that began in 1977. The triathlon brings our community together in the spirit of good natured competition and camaraderie.
Mill Town Foundation has partnered with the Josh Billings RunAground to introduce a charitable fundraising initiative that empowers individual competitors and teams to raise funds for Berkshire- based nonprofits.
This program enhances the Josh’s tradition of community impact by connecting athletic competition with local philanthropy, channeling funds to support Berkshire County nonprofits.
The Finish Line Fund is a peer-to-peer fundraising program that:
- Integrates charitable giving into race registration
- Provides personalized fundraising pages for every participant
- Connects athletes with vetted Berkshire nonprofits
- Distributes 100% of donations directly to chosen organizations
- Celebrates impact alongside athletic achievement
Each year, The Josh Billings RunAground, a 501(3)c organization, shares a portion of proceeds generated by registration fees and donations to the Berkshire United Way. This remains unchanged in 2026.
New for 2026, Mill Town Foundation has partnered with The Josh Billings RunAground to offer a community impact initiative titled, "The Finish Line Fund".
Racers choose from many of the Berkshire-based nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to helping the Berkshire communities every day and are deserving of recognition and support.
To learn more about some of these Berkshire nonprofits, please visit their websites OR refer to the Berkshire Nonprofit Center's annual Giving Back Guide at www.npcberkshire.org: