Baltimore run club raises funds for single moms pursuing higher education

A Baltimore run club ran more than 100 miles on Saturday in the name of a good cause.

The Track Hawks Run Club organized a relay race between Baltimore City Hall and Philadelphia City Hall to raise funds and awareness for the Jeremiah Program. It's a nonprofit that helps single moms achieve more by making higher education more accessible.

WJZ had a crew in Towson as runners finished the first segment of the day. Overall, there were 11 segments that runners aimed to complete within 24 hours.

The goal was to raise $5,000.

Mayra Garcia, one of the runners in the relay, said this run is personal for her because she's a single mom.

"[The Jeremiah Program] opens doors, so that [single moms] can hopefully get better jobs and they can support their kids," Garcia said. "So really, you invest in one generation, but you're really investing in all of the other generations as well."

You can learn more about the Jeremiah Program here. You'll also find information on donating to the nonprofit.