GIVING NEWS
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May 7, 2020
“Stay Home” Virtual Races to Benefit Organizations Across the US During COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Utah – In a joint effort, Vacation Races, Virtual Running Club, Wander Project and the Public Lands Alliance announce the launch of individual and team fundraising options for the Stay Home Half Marathon and the Backyard Ultras, which allow participants to run distances between 5K and 100K in exchange...
May 5, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Hosts Virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Visits Planned from Professional Athletes and Celebrities
What: On May 5th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in for the live premiere of the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook. Viewers will meet 2020 grant recipients and enjoy surprise visits from professional athletes, celebrities and ambassadors with words of...
May 4, 2020
iFit Interactive Fitness Donates One Million Masks to State of Utah
(Logan, UT) - May 4, 2020 — iFit, the leader in interactive connected fitness technology, announces the donation of one million medical-grade surgical masks to the State of Utah. “We’re proud to have iFit Interactive Fitness headquartered in Utah, and I sincerely appreciate iFit’s ability and desire to be part...
May 1, 2020
Alanic Launches 7-7-7 PPE Program Successfully
Established in 2006, and owned by Dioz Group, Alanic Activewear is one of the fastest growing running and endurance clothing brands used all around the world by more than 20,000 Races. Alanic wants to help the running community take extra precaution in what used to be simple everyday activities. We understand...
May 1, 2020
Austin Marathon Donates Nearly $23,000 to Paramount Theatre
AUSTIN, Texas, May 1, 2020 - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour donated $22,780 to Paramount Theatre. The donation, in conjunction with Austin Marathon weekend, has increased annually since High Five Events took over in 2017. Nearly 2400 participants registered for the KXAN SimpleHealth 5K benefitting Paramount...
May 1, 2020
Elite Cycling Joins Forces with Bkool to Present the Elite Cup
FONTANIVA, ITALY, May 1st, 2020 — With all regular races and outdoor training activities postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown, Elite has joined forces with Bkool to make the most of your indoor training with a new online cycling league, the Elite Cup "Rise Up / Ride Fast"! THE ELITE CUP...
May 1, 2020
AfterShokz Announces Launch of Making Stridez Grant for Youth Runners
Austin, TX — May 1, 2020 — AfterShokz, the leading manufacturer of bone conduction headphones, today launched its Making Stridez Grant for high school and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) track & field and cross country teams. The new initiative will help financially support deserving team programs in celebration of Global...
April 30, 2020
Electrolit Donates Over Half a Million Dollars of Hydration Beverages to Frontline COVID-19 Workers
CERRITOS, Calif. (April 30, 2020) – The makers of Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – announced today that they have donated over $570k in hydration beverages to frontline COVID-19 workers. The donation will be distributed to hospitals throughout New York, California and...
April 30, 2020
IRONMAN Foundation, Framebridge and Good360 Team Up for Operation IRONAID Face Masks to Support Communities Throughout the Country During COVID-19 Pandemic
TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation®, Framebridge and Good360 have announced that they have partnered for Operation IRONAID® Face Masks, a program that will bring non-sterile face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders, hospitals and other organizations in need across the nation. Together, these brands are...
April 29, 2020
First Responders Fueled by GU Energy Labs Donations
Berkeley, Calif. — April 29, 2020 — GU Energy Labs has donated more than 65,000 product packages to more than 175 hospitals, medical care facilities, fire departments, police departments and other first responders across the country that are going above and beyond to keep our community safe and save lives...