• Light Up Mariah 2019

    Posted by Valerie Manne on November 8, 2019

    October 28, 2019 marks twelve years since we lost Mariah to a drunk driver. In remembrance of Mariah and anyone taken too soon, we are asking our messengers near and far to light a candle or leave your porch light on and post a picture using the hashtag #LightUpMariah. October

  • 2019 Scholarship Application Period is Closed

    Posted by Jon Wick on February 12, 2019

    The 10th annual, 2019 scholarship application submission period ran through March 31, 2019. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications electronically below, or download/send the application to Mariah’s Challenge P.O.Box 66, Butte, MT, 59703 no later than March 31, 2019.

  • Mariah’s Challenge Highlights Final Basketball Weekend

    Posted by Jon Wick on February 23, 2018

    Story on www.godiggers.com BUTTE, Mont. – The Montana Tech Oredigger basketball teams wrap up the regular season with two home games this weekend. The weekend starts with Mariah’s Challenge Night Friday. The Orediggers host Montana State Northern Friday with the women tipping off at 5:30 p.m. The mission of Mariah’s

  • 2018 Scholarship Application period is open

    Posted by Jon Wick on February 9, 2018

    The 2018 scholarship application submission period begins on February 8, 2018 and runs through March 31, 2018. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications electronically below, or download/send the application to Mariah’s Challenge P.O.Box 66, Butte, MT, 59703 no later than March 31, 2018. Visit the Scholarship page for qualifications, dates,

  • Annual 5K, memorial walk held in support of Mariah’s Challenge

    Posted by Jon Wick on November 28, 2017

    Story By John Emeigh – MTN News in BUTTE – More than 200 runners and walkers participated in an annual event in Butte on Sunday morning, honoring those dedicated to ending underage drinking and drinking and driving. The participants braved the cool, overcast morning for the Fourth Annual Light Up Mariah

  • Leo McCarthy Speaks in Chappaqua, NY

    Posted by Jon Wick on November 28, 2017

    Article from the October/November ‘Curriculum Corner’ published by Chappaqua Central School District Office of Curriculum and Instruction One awesome classroom In Brian O’Connor’s fifth grade classroom at Seven Bridges, heroes have a special place. Brian has been introducing his students to CNN Heroes since 2009 as a part of the

  • 2017 Scholarship College Confirmations

    Posted by Jon Wick on June 26, 2017

    All 2017 Mariah’s Challenge Scholarship recipients should confirm their college by July 15 using the online form on our Scholarship Page.

  • 2016 Mariah’s Messenger Newsletter

    Posted by Jon Wick on December 16, 2016

    Our annual edition of Mariah’s Messenger includes articles and information on the 2016 Scholarship Class, a race report from the Mariah’s Challenge Half Marathon and 5K, and so much more. Click any of this text or the newlsetter image below to read the digital version! Celebrating our impacts, spreading our

  • Mariah’s Challenge worth celebrating nine years later

    Posted by Jon Wick on November 12, 2016

    Bill Foley, Butte Sports: Friday marks the ninth anniversary of the Red Sox completing a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies in the World Series. It also marks nine years since I quit drinking alcohol, and that is an even bigger deal than any Red Sox victory except 2004. However,

  • Foley, Smith run to titles at Mariah’s Half Marathon

    Posted by Jon Wick on September 24, 2016

    Via Butte Sports Butte runners Don Foley and Rebecca Smith won overall titles in the half marathon at the Mariah’s Challenge Half Marathon and 5K Sunday in Butte. Foley, 45, finished the 13.1-mile course 1 hour, 29 minutes, 18 seconds. Clark Christensen placed second, just four seconds back. Jeff Braun