LEAP Foundation DC, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity, was founded in 2009 by Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence to address the unmet social and health needs of the people of the District of Columbia. By providing educational and training opportunities, LEAP’s programs advocate for the health and wellness of community members, deliver services to individuals and families in need, support local organizations in their efforts to improve their community, and provide a stage and voice for those who are overlooked and disregarded. LEAP Foundation DC, through Dr. Lawrence’s active participation in marathon running, has proudly supported the following organizations and their incredible causes: American Cancer Society, St. Jude Foundation, American Red Cross, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Inheritance of Hope Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Semper Fi Fund, Demand Cures, ING Run for Something Better, Mentor Me India, Kids Run LA, Smile Train, and many more. As a physician athlete, his goals are to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and death.