This race supports the Guardian Quilts Program, a mission that transforms donated uniforms and apparel from police, fire, and EMS personnel into comforting quilts for children in New Orleans hospitals and homes. Volunteer seamstresses piece together these meaningful blankets to provide comfort and a sense of heroic protection to young ones facing health challenges. Runners can help by donating retired first responder gear and uniforms, with the program aiming to create and distribute 1,000 quilts by September 2026.