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A Global Triumph: The 4th Annual Don’t Run Alone 5K Raises $92,399
Reflect on the success of the 4th Annual Don’t Run Alone 5K, which raised $92,399 with 246 global participants. These funds support mental health initiatives like Athletes for Hope’s CHAMPS program, featuring Zac’s inspiring story.
Zac Plantz Foundation’s 2nd Annual Evening for Good!
Three hundred fifty friends, family, and key foundation stakeholders attended ZPF’s second annual Evening for Good event on March 23rd at the Geraghty in Chicago! Guests spent time learning about the Foundation’s 2023 impact and were the first to be introduced to our...
World Mental Health Day and the 3rd Annual Don’t Run Alone 5K
We’re excited to announce our largest gift to date to celebrate World Mental Health Day and the 3rd Annual Don’t Run Alone 5K!
Zacamo Bowl Expands Beyond Tournament
Zacamo Bowl is back at Providence Catholic High School and better than ever!
A Night to Remember!
On March 18th, nearly 400 friends, family, and key foundation stakeholders attended ZPF’s first Evening for Good event at Moonlight Studios in Chicago, IL.
2022 Movember
The Foundation’s Movember team had another great showing in 2022!
Grant awarded to U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport
On Thursday, June 9th, The Zac Plantz Foundation (ZPF) Board of Directors approved a $10,000 grant for the U.S. Center for Mental Health & Sport (USC-MHS).
Zac Plantz Memorial Achievement Award
The first Zac Plantz Memorial Achievement Award was presented to John Lalor over commencement weekend at the University of Notre Dame.
Don’t Run Alone 5K Run/Walk 2022
The Zac Plantz Foundation will host its second annual Don’t Run Alone 5K on June 22nd. In support of this initiative, friends and family of ZPF can participate by walking/running anywhere in the world, while those local to Frankfort, IL can run/walk together at Main Park (7:00 PM).
Zac Plantz “Man of the Tournament”
Zac's legacy continues to live on through the Notre Dame Rugby Team. On March 26th, Notre Dame hosted 29 schools for the Fighting Irish Rugby Invitational, bringing in 40 teams and almost 600 rugby players to Notre Dame's campus. Coach Justin Hickey, Director of Rugby...