Runway for Recovery

What Runway for Recovery does

Runway for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The organization's mission is to provide a continuum of support for families affected by breast cancer, funded through donations and operated with a small staff team of 1-10 employees alongside a 20+ member Board of Directors. Its core programmatic offering is the Family Grant Program, which provides direct financial assistance of up to $30,000 per family for practical needs including childcare, tutoring, summer camp, counseling, groceries, and utility payments. Since founding, the organization has distributed more than $3.1M and served 850+ individuals across New England, New York, New Jersey, and Southern California, with 90 families funded in 2025 alone.

The organization generates revenue through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships (five tiers ranging from $2,500 to $25,000), foundation grants, donor-advised funds, employer matching programs, Boston Marathon charity team participation, and merchandise sales. Its signature event is the annual Runway Show, held in Boston, Southern California, and New York, where breast cancer survivors, previvors, patients, and 'legacies' (those honoring loved ones) model to raise funds and community awareness. Supplementary fundraising and community-building programs include Rally for Runway (fitness studio partnerships with Orangetheory, Barry's Bootcamp, SoulCycle, and others), Play for Runway (school athletic fundraisers), Love for Runway (boutique retail events), and the Linda K. Cohen restricted tuition fund. Additional service offerings include the Model Recovery Retreat at Alnoba Retreat Center, the Legacy Video Project for metastatic patients, bereavement resources, and emergency financial assistance.

Beneficiaries are reached through hospital and cancer organization referral partnerships with Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The Ellie Fund, The Joe Andruzzi Foundation, EmpowerHer, St. Joseph's Hospital (Orange, CA), The Children's Room, and Jeff's Place. The organization is led by Founder and Executive Director Olivia Boger, supported by a Director of Development, Director of Operations, Director of Program, Care Team Director (a licensed clinical social worker), Assistant Director of Program, and a broader care team of licensed clinicians and program coordinators. In 2026, the organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary while developing its first formal 10-Year Strategic Plan with support from an MIT Sloan/Bain & Company strategic planning extern.

Name

Runway for Recovery

Legal name

Runway for Recovery

Website

https://runwayforrecovery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Runway for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 that provides direct financial grants up to $30,000 and community programs for families affected by breast cancer, serving 850+ individuals across New England, New York, New Jersey, and Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburyport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the mission, including one-time and recurring gifts
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from Runway Show ticket sales, model fundraising, and event-related donations
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 with various benefit levels including VIP tickets, stage recognition, logo placement, and brand activation opportunities
4. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Parmenter Foundation ($400,000 in 2026 across 23 programs)
5. Donor-Advised Funds: Accepts donations through donor-advised funds and offers donation matching programs through employer payroll giving
6. Specialty Revenue: Runway swag merchandise sales, Linda K. Cohen restricted tuition fund donations, and stock donations

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Runway for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct financial grants and community-support programs to families affected by breast cancer, alongside producing an annual Runway Show fundraiser in which breast cancer survivors walk as models. It sustains these programs through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, merchandise sales, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Runway for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a unified set of programs and services focused on supporting families affected by breast cancer. The core offerings include the Family Grant Program (direct financial assistance for families), the Runway Show and Model Program (annual fashion show events featuring survivors and those impacted by breast cancer), and the Model Recovery Retreat (annual wellness retreat for models). Additional programs include Rally for Runway (fitness fundraisers), Play for Runway (school athletic fundraisers), Love for Runway (boutique shopping events), Boston Marathon team participation, and the Legacy Video Project (video keepsakes for metastatic patients). The organization also provides bereavement resources, emergency financial assistance, corporate sponsorship opportunities, and the Linda K. Cohen scholarship fund for bereaved children. Funding is facilitated through Classy donation platform and merchandise is sold via Shopify store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Grant Program Direct financial grants awarded to families affected by breast cancer to provide economic relief during treatment, recovery, or bereavement. Families apply through the organization.
• Annual Runway Show Signature annual fundraising event featuring breast cancer survivors walking as models, designed to celebrate survivorship and raise funds for the Family Grant Program.
• Model Program Program in which breast cancer survivors participate as models in the annual Runway Show, with associated preparation and community activities.
• Model Recovery Retreat Retreat experience for breast cancer survivor models participating in the Runway Show, supporting recovery and community connection.
• Legacy Video Project Project that captures and preserves the stories and legacies of breast cancer survivors and families served by the organization.
• Bereavement Resources Resources and support offerings for families who have lost a loved one to breast cancer.
• Rally for Runway Community fundraising program supporting Runway for Recovery.
• Play for Runway Sports/recreational fundraising program supporting Runway for Recovery.
• Love for Runway Community fundraising program supporting Runway for Recovery.
• Boston Marathon Team Athletic fundraising team representing Runway for Recovery at the Boston Marathon, raising donations through runner participation.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Program enabling companies to sponsor Runway for Recovery's mission and events, including visibility at the annual Runway Show and across programs.
• Linda K. Cohen Fund Named scholarship/fund supporting beneficiaries of Runway for Recovery, contributing to family grants or related support.
• Young Professionals Advisory Board Advisory and volunteer leadership body of young professionals supporting Runway for Recovery's mission, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Runway Swag Store Branded merchandise storefront whose sales support Runway for Recovery's programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850+ individuals served since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dana Farber Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership where social workers refer eligible patients to Runway's Family Grant program. Part of special partnership network for breast cancer family support.
• The Ellie FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer support organization with partnership for referring families to Runway's grant program.
• The Joe Andruzzi FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer patient support foundation that refers families to Runway for additional assistance.
• EmpowerHerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer support organization partnership for patient referrals.
• The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph's Hospital (Orange, CA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership for Southern California region, helping refer patients to Runway's family grant program.
• Copper Hound PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo and photography production company that produces all Runway Show videos and Legacy Video Project content pro-bono. Founder Tim Llewellyn serves on Board of Directors as Chair of Marketing & PR.
• The Children's RoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBereavement support center providing resources for grieving families.
• Jeff's PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBereavement support organization partnership for grief services.
• Alnoba Retreat CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetreat venue in Kensington, NH hosting the annual Model Recovery Retreat at 600-acre facility with 10 miles of trails.
• OrangeTheory, Barry's Bootcamp, Barre3, Fuel Training Studio, Soul Cycle, The Set, Forme Barre Nantucket, Radiant Yoga, NLPTcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness studio partners hosting Rally for Runway events. Studios donate class proceeds or host fundraising workouts supporting Runway's mission.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tigerlily Foundation: Tigerlily Foundation supports young women, particularly women of color, affected by breast cancer through education, advocacy, and direct support — overlapping Runway's survivor-community focus.
• METAvivor: METAvivor funds research and support specifically for metastatic breast cancer — directly overlapping the segment Runway serves through grants to families with stage IV patients.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Living Beyond Breast Cancer provides education, community, and support resources to people impacted by breast cancer, aligning closely with Runway's survivor-and-family support programming and event model.
• Young Survival Coalition: Young Survival Coalition supports young adults affected by breast cancer through community, education, and advocacy, with comparable survivor-community programming and event-driven fundraising.
• The Joe Andruzzi Foundation: Joe Andruzzi Foundation provides financial assistance and support to cancer patients and families in New England, overlapping Runway's regional scope and family-grant approach.
• Pink Fund: Pink Fund delivers financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment for non-medical cost-of-living expenses, mirroring Runway's family-grant model and direct-financial-support focus.
• The Ellie Fund: The Ellie Fund provides direct financial assistance and support services to breast cancer patients and families in Massachusetts — directly overlapping Runway for Recovery's mission, geography, and beneficiary profile.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: American Cancer Society is the largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with broad programs across research, patient support, and advocacy — a broad incumbent that competes with breast-cancer-focused nonprofits like Runway for donor share.
• Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen is the largest breast cancer nonprofit in the U.S., primarily funding research alongside community support — a broad incumbent competing for the same breast cancer donor dollars as Runway for Recovery.
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: NBCF provides breast cancer education, early detection, and patient-navigation support nationally, competing with Runway for individual and corporate donors in the breast cancer cause space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/runway4recovery
• Facebookfacebook.com/RunwayForRecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/runway-for-recovery

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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