Helping Hands Foundation

10/13/2026

Our annual Shelter Share Drive is all about lending a paw to the organizations that care for animals across our communities. We were proud to make a donation to Notorious D.O.G. Dog Rescue in Madison County in support of the work they do for local animals in need.
We’re grateful for the staff and volunteers who provide care, compassion and support while helping animals find the loving homes they deserve.

10/12/2026

We’re proud to recognize Party Pros as the Award Sponsor for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K!
Their support helps make race day even more special as we celebrate the runners who cross the finish line and the positive difference this event makes in our communities.
Thank you, Party Pros, for supporting the Helping Hands Foundation. We can’t wait to see everyone at the starting line on October 24! https://bibk.co/3W9ekfa

10/09/2026

We would like to recognize and thank Shoals Tourism ,Visit The Shoals, for being a Premier Sponsor of the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K!
Shoals Tourism plays an important role in showcasing everything that makes the Shoals such a special place to visit, live and explore. From our rich music history and outdoor recreation to local attractions, events and businesses, their work helps shine a spotlight on the people and places that make our area unique.

10/08/2026

We are excited to unveil the finisher medals for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K! Finishing a race is no small feat and these medals will help you commemorate this tremendous achievement.

We also want to thank Irons Electric Florence Al for being our 2026 Medal Sponsor! Irons Electric has provided great service to customers in the Shoals for over 65 years, and we are thankful for their support of the Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K.

Sign up today and cross the finish line to claim this beautiful hardware! https://bibk.co/4rJCiJG

Bank Independent's Helping Hands Foundation, is a non-profit dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.

10/07/2026

We would like to highlight and give a big thank you to all of our Prime Sponsors for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon! Their support enables the Helping Hands Foundation to make a positive difference in our communities!

10/06/2026

We would like to highlight and give a big thank you to all of our Elite Sponsors for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon! Their support enables the Helping Hands Foundation to make a positive difference in our communities!

10/06/2026

We would like to recognize and thank the Coleman Group Inc for being a Premier Sponsor of the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon! The Coleman Group is a promotional advertising and embroidery business located in Florence, AL! They are a one-stop source for all promotional products and are the source of our amazing race t-shirts!

10/05/2026

We are excited to unveil the official t-shirt design for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon!

Also, a big thank you to all of our T-Shirt Sponsors of this year's race!
Your support helps the Helping Hands Foundation make a positive difference throughout our communities and helps provide our runners with some awesome race shirts to remember the event!
We’re grateful to each of our sponsors for helping make this event possible.

• Garnet Electric
• The Lung Center
• Flexco
• Grayson Carter
• Shoals Overhead Door
• Cook's Pest Control
• Coldwater Landscapes
• C&H Cooling & Heating
• Building & Earth
• Business Interiors
• PSI, Inc
• Jack Henry
• Clark Comfort Solutions
• Horti-Tech

10/01/2026

We would like to recognize and thank Certified Alarm Co. of Alabama, Inc. for being a Premier Sponsor of the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K! Certified Alarm is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing reliable, state-of-the-art security systems to ensure the safety of their customers' homes and businesses.

09/28/2026

We would like to recognize and thank Stifel for being a Premier Sponsor of the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon & 5K! Stifel is an investment banking company that provides financial advice and solutions to clients, helping them achieve their financial goals.

Their generous support helps make this event possible while allowing the Helping Hands Foundation to continue making a positive difference in communities across North Alabama.