Circle de Luz is a Charlotte-based non-profit organization that profoundly empowers and advocates for young Latinas through extensive mentoring, comprehensive programming, integrated services, and scholarship funds for further education. An annual program with all students and families is the Run Big Dream Big (RBDB) 5k experience, this year on May 2nd at the Teal Diva race! This experience promotes physical well-being while building community and fostering resilience. This year, Circle de Luz is partnering with Latinos Run Charlotte (LRC), a community of diverse Latino runners in Charlotte who want to join the movement in fueling the big dreams of Latina girls! This will be done through general donations made from April 1st to May 2nd and buying tickets to the Latinos Run Charlotte raffle TODAY. View the information below for more instructions.

You can join the movement of supporting the diverse dreams of the Latina students in Circle de Luz by:

(1) Donating a specific amount listed below to provide specific supplies needed on the day of the RBDB experience

$15 = Race day fuel (breakfast, drinks, snacks) for one Circle de Luz Hija or family member
$40 = Registration for one Circle de Luz Hija (student) or family member 13 years and older
$80 = One pair of running shoes for one Circle de Luz Hija

(2) Donating the amount of your choosing for the RBDB experience

(3) Buying a ticket to the Latinos Run Charlotte raffle TODAY. Each raffle ticket is priced at $5. There is no limit! Below, you will see the different raffle prizes:

1 free $25 gift card to Dulce Dreams Cafe and a custom made Rosie Molinary art piece
1 certificate to Outbound Chiropractic for an in-depth consultation and assessment valued at $349
1 free entry to the 2026 Around the Crown 10K
1 free entry to any Whitewater Center race — up to a marathon!

Latinos Run Charlotte & Circle de Luz Annual Run Big Dream Big 5k Experience