GIVING NEWS
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May 31, 2022
ShowcasedAndrea Peet Becomes First Person Diagnosed With ALS To Finish 50 Marathons in 50 States
PRINCE OF WALES, Alaska /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Andrea Peet has become the first person diagnosed with ALS to finish 50 marathons in 50 states, following her completion of the Prince of Wales Island Marathon on Saturday. Peet’s journey began in 2016 at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, Va., though...
May 26, 2022
Yamaha Bicycles Increases its Support of Ride Santa Barbara 100 and the Santa Barbara Cycling Community
CYPRESS, Calif. – May 26, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Yamaha Bicycles today announced its expanded support of Ride Santa Barbara 100, the premier century bike ride on California’s Central Coast. The pioneering e-Bike brand has signed on as the Official E-Bike Sponsor of this year’s event, scheduled for October 22. It will also...
May 24, 2022
Ventures Endurance Announces Alliance with GoFundMe
McLean, VA – May 24, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ventures Endurance, part of Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures today announced GoFundMe, the trusted leader in online fundraising, as the official giving platform for Endurance Events. The Fargo Marathon which ended on May 21, 2022 was the inaugural event with RAGBRAI, Santa Rosa...
May 23, 2022
Davis Phinney Foundation and Team DPF Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Durango, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, a unique Colorado ride following the narrow gauge D&R GW railroad route from Durango to Silverton, partners with the Davis Phinney Foundation to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's programs in the community. This year marks the 50th anniversary of...
May 20, 2022
Yinz Like to Run, N’at? Dress in Yer Finest Steel City Attire and Run the Yinzer 4.12K® on Aug. 20
PITTSBURGH (May 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Light of Life Rescue Mission, in partnership with P3R, will once again host the annual Yinzer 4.12K® and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run this year on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event welcomes runners from across the region to dress up in ways that represent Pittsburgh to...
May 19, 2022
Speed Hound and Skid Row Running Club Partners on a Mission to Give People a Second Chance
Menlo Park, CA (May 19, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Speed Hound has officially joined forces with Skid Row Running Club to support athletes as they participate in upcoming events, as well as their journey toward a positive future. Speed Hound’s focus on helping everyday athletes achieve the impossible is the...
May 19, 2022
Ventures Endurance Global Running Day
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Ventures Endurance is committed to putting running shoes on the next generation of runners. To celebrate Global Running Day, they are teaming up with Shoes That Fit, an organization that provides running shoes to poverty-stricken children. Half of all proceeds will go directly to the charity. The cost to participate is $10,...
May 18, 2022
The IRONMAN Foundation Debuts Race For Change Relay Teams to Welcome More Athletes from Diverse Backgrounds to the Sport of Triathlon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The IRONMAN® Foundation diversity initiative Race For ChangeTM continues to build awareness and expand outreach with the formation of three relay teams comprised of nine athletes of color to compete in the 2022 Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN® 70.3® Chattanooga North American Championship presented...
May 18, 2022
TAPS Selected as Beneficiary for 2022 Armed Forces Cycling Classic Challenge Ride
Arlington, Va./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Armed Forces Cycling Classic (AFCC), presented by The Boeing Company, returns to Arlington, Va., June 4-5, 2022. Arlington Sports, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors(TAPS) has been selected as the official beneficiary. “We are honored to continue our participation in...
May 17, 2022
The IRONMAN Foundation to Spotlight Fallen U.S. Military Service Member While Also Distributing More Than $50,000 in Grants During 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef IRONMAN Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (May 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fallen United States Marine, Lance Corporal Jeremy Burris will be remembered, and his family honored at the 2022 Certified Piedmontese Beef IRONMAN® Tulsa triathlon as part of The IRONMAN® Foundation Gold Star Initiative. Through the Gold Star Initiative, athletes who have served in the...