Running for a Reason: Giving Back with Dogwood Dunes

The days are getting shorter, the nights a bit chillier, and the holiday season is fast approaching. This time of year is about more than decorating our homes or gathering around the table, it’s about gratitude, generosity, and finding ways to give back. This year, that mission has taken on new meaning for me personally.

On December 6th, I’ll be running the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, raising funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - an incredible organization that provides lifesaving treatment for children and never sends families a bill for care, travel, housing, or food. Every mile I run will be for those families, and every step will be a reminder of what truly matters this season.

To make this season of giving even more meaningful, Dogwood Dunes will be donating all net proceeds from every purchase made through October 31st directly to my St. Jude fundraiser.

That means whether you’re:
🍂 Refreshing your table with pieces from our Harvest Collection,
🎄 Getting your home ready with our Home for the Holidays Collection, or
🎁 Starting your Christmas shopping early
you’re helping provide hope for children and families in need.

St. Jude doesn’t just treat patients, they share their research freely so doctors and scientists around the world can save even more lives. The work they do ripples far beyond the walls of their hospital in Memphis, reaching children everywhere.

As a mom, runner, and small business owner, their mission deeply inspires me. Supporting them through this race feels like the best way to put both my miles and my business to work for good.

If you’d rather, you can also donate directly to my fundraising page here:
👉 St. Jude Fundraising Page

Together, we can make a difference this season, through running, giving, and gathering around the table with purpose and heart.

Thank you for helping me support the children of St. Jude. Your kindness means more than you know.

With gratitude,
Katherine Raynor
Founder, Dogwood Dunes