Marathon Inc. Widens Scope

Los Angeles Marathon Inc. has established a charitable foundation to raise funds for community organizations as well as fitness and sports-related awareness programs. The foundation is in connection with the Los Angeles Marathon March 9.

Initial beneficiares of the foundation include the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assn., Los Angeles Police Memorial Fund, Junior League of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times charities and the Charles R. Drew Postgraduate Medical School, according to Marathon president William Burke.