Charity Events

General Ham Resources

Charity Event Examples

1. Marathons: During marathons, hams are stationed along the course to provide communications between aid stations, medical personnel, and event organizers. Their presence is crucial to the safety of the runners and to quickly address any medical emergencies. Learn more about Amateur Radio in Marathons or the Marathons topic.

2. Bike Races: Similar to marathons, amateur radio operators support bike races by covering long-distance courses where cell service may be unreliable. Hams use mobile setups to follow along the course and report on the progress of cyclists. Read more about Ham Radio and Bike Races or the Bike Races topic.

3. Charity Walks: Hams assist in charity walks by providing communication coverage over the event route, ensuring participants' safety and smooth event operation. Information on Charity Walks and Amateur Radio showcases how hams contribute.

4. Disaster Relief Drills: Some charity events involve disaster preparedness drills where hams demonstrate their emergency communication skills. By participating in these drills, they help raise awareness of amateur radio’s role in disaster scenarios. More about Ham Radio in Disaster Drills.

5. Food Drives: During food drives, amateur radio operators help coordinate the collection and distribution of donated items. Hams communicate between collection points and distribution centers, ensuring that the logistics run smoothly. Discover how Amateur Radio Supports Food Drives.