Dates
December 3, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Location
Anywhere! Complete your miles/hours on trails, in your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill or stationary bike.
Fundraising Goal
$10,576
Raised of $25,000
Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 to support CorpsTHAT’s programs. The minimum fundraising amount to participate is $25, but you can set a higher goal to unlock exciting prizes!
What is Sol Fest?
Sol stands for solstice and Fest stands for festival. Sol Fest is CorpsTHAT’s annual fundraiser that incorporates getting outside and celebrating the sun during the month of December. Our fundraiser is a month long Trail-A-Thon, which allows the community and individuals to raise money to support Deaf outdoor programming. During the winter, the earth tilts so that the northern hemisphere is further from the sun causing the nights to become longer and darker. And the daylight will be shorter for the day. So, since it is a short sunny day we take advantage of it by getting outside and enjoying nature. For the month of December, CorpsTHAT celebrates Sol Fest with a Trail-A-Thon!
Where Do the Donations Go?
CorpsTHAT is a Deaf and Disabled run 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Baltimore, MD. Founded in 2016 by two AmeriCorps and conservation corps alumni to make the outdoor and conservation fields not only more accessible but also more inclusive. Over the last several years, CorpsTHAT has supported in hiring over 150 Deaf and hard of hearing corps members, educating over 200 Deaf students in stewardship, and reaching over 1,000 Deaf community members through recreation experiences and education. 100% of your Sol Fest donation goes directly to CorpsTHAT’s conservation corps and outdoor programming.
Join Us!
Join CorpsTHAT to help raise money for their conservation corps and outdoor programs! By registering, you can set your own goal to raise money and pledge a set amount of outdoor activity per amount of money raised! As you collect donations and get outside to complete your hours or miles, you will have a chance to win Sol Fet prizes to thank you for your support.
Log your miles/hours anytime, anywhere! Record your progress on RunSignup and follow us on social media for tips and inspiration to keep you motivated!
Trail-a-Thon Prizes
Raised $25
CorpsTHAT Thank You Packet
Raised $50
Sol Fest Logo Hoodie
Raised $100
Laser-Cut Sol Fest Logo Coaster
Raised $250
CorpsTHAT Camper Hat
Raised $500
Engraved Sol Fest Logo Tumbler
Raised $1,000
Gossamer Backpack
100% of the proceeds from the Sol Fest Trail-A-Thon go directly to supporting CorpsTHAT's staff and programming across the USA. If you’re inspired by CorpsTHAT’s mission, we invite you to join this year’s event! You can also create your own fundraiser by selecting "Become a Sol-Festian" on our donation page and sharing with family and friends. Together, we can make a difference!
Top Sol-Festians
Top Individuals (54)
View AllClaire Bretschneider
$1,090.00 raised of $1,500.00
Lydia Likes Learning
$1,067.69 raised of $333.00
Meaghan
$600.00 raised of $500.00
Gallaudet University
$530.00 raised of $500.00
Emma Bixler
$461.00 raised of $500.00
Top Teams (9)
View AllFluberance!
$835.00 raised of $0.00
All Things Human Powered
$750.00 raised of $1,000.00
Chickasaw Conservation Corps
$615.00 raised of $750.00
Josh Allens
$117.00 raised of $0.00
Whatever you want in the outdoors!
$100.00 raised of $500.00
Proudly Sponsored By...
Click on the name cards to learn more about our sponsors.
If you're looking to become a sponsor, click this link HERE!
Old Growth Level : $1000+
Forest Growth Level : $500+
Sprout Level : $250+
Pine Cone Level : In Kind Donations
Amazon Wishlist
Help us get the gear we need to keep our crews thriving outdoors every summer. Your donation makes a difference! Check it out on Amazon! You can purchase items directly from Amazon to support our wish list and help us make outdoor programs accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Sol Fest 2023 Prize Winners!
Highest Individual Fundraiser : Sea Reid - $902
Highest Team Fundraiser : The Procrastinators
Most Miles : Teresa Butel - 100 miles
Most Hours : Juliet Vo - 121 Hours
Best Spirit : Keith Doane & Amanda Dorsey
Best Trail Boss : Jax Skyler
Best Fur Friend : Claire Bretschneider , Sea Reid , Melanie Holmes , Teresa Butel & Jill Gordon
Best Photo : Neal Matthews
