Camels with a Cause is a charity fundraising organization, empowered by a staff of more than 180 at Malham Leverage Group, whose goal is to help raise much needed funds for worthy causes every year.

5th Annual 5k—Tomato 5k 2010, That Is

This year’s Tomato 5k is going to be juicier than ever. And that means greater awareness and more funds to support the YMCA’s We Build People campaign. With the help of Camels with a Cause, every dollar raised in this year’s Tomato 5k will benefit people who otherwise could not afford membership with the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA in East Nashville.

Building a Dream

From youth to seniors and all those in between, the YMCA's programs build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

We Build People was designed to give children and families the opportunity to participate in nurturing programs that help them grow in spirit, mind and body. The campaign has enabled many people to achieve their dreams through new friendships, new possibilities for personal growth, and a strengthened community.

Financial assistance is provided for facility and program memberships, childcare, summer camp, swim lessons, teen leadership and outreach, youth sports, active older adults, and other YMCA programs. Through the We Build People campaign, people of all ages can have access to YMCA facilities and all of their benefits.

Caution: Camel Crossing

It’s that time of year again, and Camels In Training are on a mission to reach their goal to be the fastest flock (even if they’re the only flock) on asphalt and to raise as much money as they can to support the YMCA’s We Build People campaign. These cardio camels are up for the challenge and have been training hard.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Tomato

The Blevins East Nashville Tomato 5k presented by Camels with a Cause will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at East Nashville’s Five Points, on the corner of South 11th Street and Woodland Street. There will be a Kids’ Fun Run at 7 a.m., followed by the 5k at 7:30 a.m., and immediately following is the Tomato Arts Festival.

Nashville’s Tomato Arts Festival is one of the city’s favorite festivals for community, culture, and tomatoes! True to the Tomato Festival motto—“the tomato…a uniter, not a divider—bringing together fruits and vegetables”—the Tomato Fest is free to the public, and last year brought together an estimated 20,000 people. The festival has become a staple of the Nashville community, and was even voted “Best Festival” by the Nashville Scene Reader’s Polls, three years in a row!