The mission of the Big Bill Foundation is to provide academic scholarships to survivors of childhood cancer.
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Bill Robinson, Co-Founder of Fit2Run, The Runner’s Superstore
Was a great leader and mentor who had a natural gift to inspire and motivate. His passion for sport, the community, and his family was evident to anyone who spent time with him. Bill was one of the original board members of the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA) and served as chairman from 2014–18. He dedicated countless hours of service to make SANCA and Nathan Benderson Park a success. Bill partnered with Manatee County in the late 2000s to turn 487 acres of rehabilitated farmland into the hiking trails and mangrove habitats in northwest Bradenton now known as Robinson Preserve. Bill passed away in 2020 at the age of 70, following a hard-fought battle with leukemia.
Inspired by Bill’s legacy, the Big Bill Foundation was created with a mission to provide secondary education scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to students who have survived cancer. Whether it’s college, vocational training, or specialized courses, the Big Bill Foundation strives to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder the aspirations of these incredible young warriors.
Your participation in Big Bill Foundation races helps fund this mission, and to date, the Big Bill Foundation has awarded $65,000+ in scholarships. Thank you for helping us support these well deserving students as they chase their dreams and live the lives they deserve.