# Charitable Journey-Sharing Glasses 3000 Miles to a Cure Won the Google Through Glass Challenge By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-31 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-through-glass References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/12/cyclists-on-a-mission-to-end-brain-cancer-and-sharing-journey-through-google-glass.html) & [3000milestoacure](http://www.3000milestoacure.com/giving-through-glass) As part of the second year of the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google) Through Glass initiative, a nonprofit devoted to ending brain cancer is combining cycling, fundraising and Google Glass. 3000 Miles to a Cure is one of five winners of the Giving Through Glass challenge, alongside Classroom Champions, The Hearing and Speech Agency, [Mark Morris Dance Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) and Women's Audio Mission. Using the technology to advance their cause, the charitable organization is equipping [Race Across America riders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-to-racing) with Google Glass to share their journey and further engage with stakeholders and donors. Google Through Glass is showing how technology can have a positive social change and make an impact for innovative nonprofits by helping them carry out their projects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Journey-sharing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows people to share their journeys and experiences through wearable technology, creating new opportunities for engagement and connection. - **Connected Fundraising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital platform that seamlessly integrates fundraising efforts with real-time updates and storytelling, enhancing donor engagement and support for charitable causes. - **Wearable Tech for Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wearable devices specifically tailored for the needs of nonprofit organizations, enabling them to leverage technology in their mission and advocacy work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Nonprofit Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technological solutions that address the unique needs and challenges faced by nonprofit organizations, enhancing their ability to create social impact and engage with stakeholders. - **Fundraising and Philanthropy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative fundraising platforms and models that leverage technology to revolutionize the way individuals and organizations support charitable causes and make a difference. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of wearable devices beyond personal use, and develop applications and features that deliver social impact and support the missions of charitable organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Glasses Veterinary Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetct.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [Vison Loss Research Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fighting-blindness-canada.md) - [Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1.md) - [Youth Vision Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vons-vision-day.md) - [Gemini Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-glasses-1.md) - [International Awareness-Bringing Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steps-against-cancer.md) - [Inventive Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-financial.md) - [Object-Recognizing AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable.md)