GIVING NEWS
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July 7, 2020
Alex Egan Joins USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alexander Egan (New York, N.Y.), a nonprofit executive and avid triathlete, was announced today as the newest addition to the 11-member USA Triathlon Foundation Board of Trustees. Egan brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. He currently serves as the Chief...
July 6, 2020
Can’d Aid Partners with Royal Family KIDS for Majority of Do-Goodery at Your Doorstep Donations
Do-goodery at Your Doorstep, benefiting Royal Family KIDS — Can'd Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, is delivering an opportunity to give back to kids in your community in foster care — right to your doorstep. Get some friends together, or your co-workers and put together...
July 1, 2020
2016 U.S. Olympian Jared Ward and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley to face-off in Virtual 5k Challenge presented by KT Tape
American Fork, Utah. – KT Tape, the leader in drug-free pain relief products, in conjunction with T.E.A.M Boulder, announced today that they will be sponsoring a virtual 5k challenge between 2016 Olympian Jared Ward (Saucony/Provo, Utah) and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley (On/Boulder, Colo.). Ward and Riley will square...
July 1, 2020
Central Texas Food Bank Named Beneficiary of 2021 3M Half Marathon
AUSTIN, TX, July 1, 2020 - 3M Foundation selects the Central Texas Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2021 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour. This grant will allow the Central Texas Food Bank to continue its mission of nourishing hungry people and leading the community in the...
July 1, 2020
Inaugural Race to Equality races to Equality for All
Portland, OR The Inaugural Race to Equality – 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Walk/Run is a virtual event with a mission to do something tangible, positive and impactful. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise awareness for racial inequality and raise funds...
June 30, 2020
FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge
As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...
June 25, 2020
USA Triathlon Foundation Awards $110,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced the grant recipients for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, established in April to support members of the multisport community who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. More than $110,000 will be dispersed to 40 organizations and individuals. The USA Triathlon...
June 25, 2020
Zoot Sports, USA Triathlon Foundation Announce ‘Zoot One Forward’ Project
Carlsbad, CA - Zoot Sports, the global industry leader in Triathlon Apparel and Accessories, in conjunction with the USA Triathlon Foundation, proudly launches the “Zoot One Forward” Project. For every item sold in the new Zoot Face Covering Collection, Zoot will donate another face mask to a USA Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon...
June 24, 2020
PDX Triathlon Festival successfully goes Virtual
Portland, OR - The PDX Triathlon Festival, in its 39th year, is one of the oldest triathlon events in the country. This year, due to COVID-19, race directors had to face the difficult decision to either cancel the event or move forward with a modified version. “It was an easy decision” said...
June 19, 2020
8 Pro Athletes to Run Covid-19 Virtual Marathon for Detroit Charity
GROSSE POINTE (MI)– Eight professional athletes represented by Michigan-based Elite Runner Management (ERM) will be racing a virtual marathon relay on Saturday, July 18th to raise funds for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, announced Chris Mengel, founder and owner of the sports agency. “My hometown of Detroit has been hit particularly hard...