OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 27, 2025) – Redbud Classic announces Sisu Youth Services as the beneficiary for its 2025 event, continuing what will be a 42-year tradition of supporting local nonprofits. Redbud Classic’s partnership with Sisu Youth Services underscores the event’s commitment to amplifying community efforts and fostering positive change through fun, fitness and philanthropy.
Sisu Youth Services, a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, provides shelter, care and resources to at-risk and unhoused youth. In 2023 alone, Sisu served more than 400 youth, offering programs such as emergency overnight shelters, drop-in services, case management and life skills training to help young people transition to independence.
“This partnership with Redbud means that Sisu will continue to create more opportunities that support our community’s youth who need a safe space and supportive team to help them thrive,” said Rachel Bradley, executive director of Sisu Youth Services.
Since its inception in 1983, Redbud Classic has donated nearly $1 million to local organizations, creating a significant impact across Oklahoma City.
“Amplifying our athletes’ efforts within the community is at Redbud’s core, and Sisu Youth Services is a perfect organization attempting to positively impact the youth who may fall through the cracks of the system,” said Kristin Hersom, executive director of Redbud Classic. “Supporting causes like Sisu is a privilege. We cannot wait to see the positive outcome of this partnership.”
Registration is now open for the 2025 Redbud Classic, which will take place on April 5-6. The event features a variety of activities for all ages and skill levels, including 10- and 30-mile bike tours, a 50-mile fondo, a 5K and 10K race, the 2-Mile Walk and Stroller Derby, a 1-Mile Woof Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Participants may register at https://redbud.org.
Those interested in donating or sponsoring the event can find opportunities at https://redbud.org. Additionally, volunteer opportunities are available, with the signup form open at https://redbud.org/redbud-classic/volunteer.
About Redbud Classic
Since 1983, the Redbud Classic (https://redbud.org) has become an Oklahoma City tradition involving the community through fun, fitness and philanthropy. The race, to be held on April 5-6, 2025, offers 10- and 30-Mile Bike Tours, a 50-Mile Fondo, and 5K and 10K races. Other events include a 5K Wheelchair Event, 2-Mile Walk and Stroller Derby, a 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run and the 1-Mile Woof Walk. Each year, Redbud Classic selects a local nonprofit as the race beneficiary, raising almost $1 million for local charitable organizations since the race’s inception.
About Sisu Youth Services
Sisu Youth Services (https://sisuyouth.org) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in 2014 to offer Oklahoma City’s unhoused youth shelter and support. Sisu offers overnight emergency shelter, a 23-hour drop-in center, case management services and transitional living programs for unhoused or at-risk youth. The drop-in center is open seven days a week and connects clients with the resources they need, including showers, laundry, clothing, food and case management.
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