Beneficiary

The Center Foundation: Teaching, Training and Treating Central Oregon Youth

The Center Foundation is the beneficiary of the Deschutes Dash. They will spearhead the COPAKid’s Splash & Dash on Saturday, July 14th

The Center Foundation is a non-profit group based in Bend, Oregon. An active part of the community, the foundation exists to benefit school age youth in the areas of health, wellness and education within Central Oregon. As the philanthropic arm of The Center, the Foundation is fueled by the passion and dedication of world-class doctors who donate their time and expertise to Foundation programs.

The Foundation provides no-cost athletic training, education and treatment to Central Oregon youth through several school and community-based programs. Each year, the organization provides thousands of hours of service to the community in partnership with the Bend-LaPine and Sisters School Districts, Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation, Special Olympics and more. The Foundation also sponsors annual student scholarships, athletic training fellowships and targeted medical research initiatives.