GIVING NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about charity and giving in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport giving news.
August 4, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Reimagines Fall Events to Raise Millions of Dollars
SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 4th, 2020) – Starting August 8, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will launch an all-new multi-week virtual athletic and fundraising challenge to celebrate and support individuals with physical challenges. The 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega will unite the global CAF community of supporters, corporate...
July 31, 2020
Nuun Hydration Announces New Partnership with Non-Profit &Mother
July 31, 2020 SEATTLE - Yesterday Nuun Hydration announced the formal partnership between their brand and the new non-profit “&Mother” founded by Olympic Medalist Alysia Montaño. The profit of select merchandise available on Nuun’s website will benefit the organization in their mission to break down the barriers limiting a woman’s...
July 30, 2020
ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II with Bill Walton and Friends Sets Participation Records
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 30, 2020) – ElliptiGO Inc., creator of the world’s first elliptical bicycle, is proud to announce that the ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II cycling event with Bill Walton and Friends (www.bikeforhumanity.com) held on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 set records for participation. More than 1,700 riders from...
July 30, 2020
It’s time to compete in the Clásico El Colombiano!
The Clásico El Colombiano is a cycling event with a long history in Antioquia, Colombia, which performs competitions in different modalities, combining categories for professionals and amateurs. It is organized by the Classic Foundation of Executives El Colombiano, whose main purpose is to improve the social, educational, cultural and sporting...
July 25, 2020
MOXiLIFE Nutrition™ and Gritty2gether Connecting Female Athletes
Scottsdale, Arizona - (July 25, 2020) – MOXiLIFE Nutrition™ announces a sponsorship with the fast growing female athlete community platform; Gritty2gether, the latest ‘brainchild’ of Angela Naeth: Pro Triathlete and founder of the all-women’s team Iracelikeagirl. Gritty2gether is connecting women with endurance sport interests like triathlon, cycling, and running to connect,...
July 24, 2020
Taylor Phinney and Bike Industry Friends Offer a Bike Giveaway to Benefit The Davis Phinney Foundation For Parkinson’s
Louisville, Colo.— World-class cyclist Taylor Phinney and the Davis Phinney Foundation have joined for an exciting fundraising opportunity to advance programs and research to help people and families with Parkinson’s to live well today. The foundation recognizes that this is a challenging year for cycling, running and other sporting events....
July 24, 2020
YOGA JOURNAL and BACKPACKER Media Group Goes Carbon-Neutral
Boulder, CO: The Active Living Group, a division of Pocket Outdoor Media, became the first major media organization in North America to make every magazine subscription it sells carbon-neutral. The announcement was made today in conjunction with the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow as a kickoff to the group’s “Enough Already” consumer...
July 23, 2020
USA Triathlon Joins Fellow U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Governing Bodies to Launch “Giving Games”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today teamed up with several U.S. Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to announce the launch of Giving Games, an effort to support and sustain U.S. sports organizations and their athletes on their journey to the postponed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021....
July 23, 2020
Barry Bonds, Gates Corporation, FirstBank, VF Corporation, Zwift join Colorado Classic’s effort to financially support women cyclists, even when racing is cancelled
Denver, CO (July 23, 2020)— Legendary baseball star Barry Bonds, Gates Corporation, FirstBank, VF Corporation, and Zwift are the latest to clip in or step up to support the Colorado Classic in their effort to support female professional cyclists during a time when most racing opportunities have been cancelled or postponed....
July 23, 2020
Tracksmith Launches Fellowship to Support New Voices in Running
BOSTON (July 23, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announces the launch of the Tracksmith Fellowship, a grant program to support emerging voices in the sport. Creatives across all disciplines are invited to apply for the fellowship, which will provide funding and mentorship for projects grounded in the runner’s...