Hope the Mission x Rowan Vansleve
50 Marathons. 90 Days. One Mission: End Homelessness.
Rowan Vansleve doesn’t just talk about change—he runs straight at it.
As President of Hope the Mission, Rowan has spent years pushing the limits of what’s possible to raise awareness and funding for people experiencing homelessness. From ultra-endurance challenges to sleeping unsheltered in the streets of LA, Rowan’s mission is simple: put everything on the line so no one has to live outside.
Now, he’s taking on his most intense challenge yet:
50 marathons in 90 days to raise $250,000 to fight homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Hope the Mission
Homelessness in Los Angeles is a humanitarian crisis.
Tens of thousands sleep on sidewalks, in tents, or in cars. Hope the Mission provides over 2,700 beds every night, along with meals, shelter, housing placement, recovery support, and a path forward.
Every dollar raised in this campaign supports that work. It funds real solutions for real people.
Past Campaigns and Impact
Over the last 8 years, Rowan’s efforts have raised over $3.6 million through bold, public, and unconventional challenges:
• 2017–2020: LA Marathon Fundraisers – $35,000 raised each year
• 2021: “Rally to the Valley” – 125-mile run to every Hope shelter – $210,000 raised
• 2022: Death Valley to Hope of the Valley – 250 miles – $300,000 raised
• 2022: 100 Hours Unsheltered in LA – Over $1,000,000 raised
• 2023: Vegas to LA Run – 350 miles – $380,000 raised
• 2023: Cycle to Sacramento – $138,000 raised
• 2024 (Jan): Bike: Bakersfield to Lancaster – Awareness ride
• 2024 (Feb): Cycle: North Hills to Santa Barbara – 200 miles – $25,000 raised
• 2024 (Mar): Cycle LA to the White House – 3,500 miles – $380,000 raised + $850,000 in federal earmarks
• 2024 (Dec): Push-Up Challenge – 300 push-ups in 15 minutes – $2,500 raised
• 2024 (Dec): Save It or Shave It campaign – $147,000 raised
• 2025 (Feb): Cycle Camarillo to Santa Barbara – $25,000 raised for fire relief
• 2025 (Mar): LA Marathon – $11,113 raised for sobriety programs
Total raised to date: $3,608,313
Join the Movement!
• Donate any amount to help reach the $250,000 goal
• Sponsor a full marathon ($2,620) or co-sponsor one
• Join Rowan at a community run, walk, jog, or run with him
• Become a fundraising runner and raise money through your own race
• Partner as a major sponsor and align your brand with impact