ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — Thousands of runners hit the pavement Sunday morning for the inaugural Altadena Forever Run, and so far, $100,000 has been raised for those impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire.
The race kicked off at 8 a.m. along Mariposa Street in Altadena, and according to organizers, 3,000 runners signed up.
The Eaton Fire broke out on January 7, 2025, and destroyed 9,400 structures, damaged 1,000 others and left at least 19 people dead. Most properties have been cleared, and while many lots are currently for sale, many people are choosing to rebuild.
The money raised at the Altadena Forever Run will support multiple relief efforts, including the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund and the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena.
“This is all about community,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, who participated in Sunday’s race. “Altadena is our community … it’s never lost upon us the 19 neighbors that we lost out here, everyone who lost their homes, but this is about a year later, and if you look around, this is about community spirit.”
So far, the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund has raised more than $500,000.
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