GIVING NEWS
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April 29, 2020
4 Brands Unite to Offer $20M in Incentives to Help Gyms Retain Members While Closed
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Thousands of independently owned and operated gyms have been forced to shut down as a result of COVID-19 and are struggling to retain members. In efforts to give back, four fitness brands have united to give gyms over $20M in incentives to offer their members who continue...
April 29, 2020
Can’d Aid Spreads People Powered Do-Goodery for COVID-19 Crisis Relief
LONGMONT, CO (April 29, 2020) — Can’d Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, has earned a reputation for spearheading innovative new programs that respond and adapt to evolving community needs. This couldn’t be more true during the COVID-19 community relief efforts across the country, as Can’d...
April 29, 2020
CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA, USA Triathlon and The Professional Triathletes Organisation To Partner at Iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Race in December
Daytona Beach and Colorado Springs, USA and London, England – It was announced today that USA Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation have joined forces with CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA to be part of its iconic CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway on December 4th, 5th and 6th. The three-day triathlon festival will...
April 29, 2020
JackRabbit and Olympia Sports Partner to Donate Supplies to Healthcare Workers Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Denver, Colorado - JackRabbit and Olympia Sports announced they have partnered with key sports brands in the running and athletic industry to gather and deliver donations to medical workers who are on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brand partners who generously contributed donations are Asics, Feetures, GU, HOKA ONE...
April 28, 2020
Team USA Age Group Athlete Sue Reynolds Releases “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity and Faith”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation and Fortress Press today announced that “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith,” by Team USA age group triathlete Sue Reynolds, is available for purchase today. The debut book follows Reynolds’ four-year journey as she lost 200 pounds,...
April 28, 2020
#RideforItaly Charity Initiative Results in 14,000 Euros for Veneto Region
All athletes who train at home with a bike trainer could participate in #RideforItaly Cycling Challenge. ROUVY, the indoor training application for cyclists and triathletes, offered free access and four attractive Italian routes to ride to support Italy. The Challenge had a breaking record (on the platform) participation of over...
April 28, 2020
VirtualSportsRacing.com Announces $1 Sign-Up for Event Organizers Hosting Virtual Endurance Events
Dallas, Texas – April 28, 2020 – VirtualSportsRacing.com, an innovative digital platform for virtual sports races, events and challenges, today announced $1 per registration pricing for all race directors, event organizers, brands and charities looking to host virtual endurance, multisport and gym events for their participants for events starting any time...
April 24, 2020
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox Partner with Garuka Bar to Donate Inventory to Greater Lansing Food Bank
The RunnerBox and The RiderBox, a leading endurance subscription box company and Garuka Bar, a wholesome, handmade nutrition bar curator from Vermont, have partnered to donate 500 bars to the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), a non-profit organization that provides emergency food to people in need throughout Mid-Michigan. Food-banks around...
April 23, 2020
Headsweats Launches Face Masks and Gives Back to Grassroots Aid Partners
BOULDER, Colo. (April 23st, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high-performance apparel and headwear, has teamed up with Grassroots Aid Partners (GAP) to donate masks for volunteers who provide hot food to communities that have been largely affected due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Grassroots Aid Partners believes in...
April 23, 2020
Join Kahtoola’s Virtual Run Benefiting Havasupai Tribe’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Flagstaff, Ariz. (April 23, 2020) – Kahtoola is committed to helping support those most impacted by COVID-19 and giving back to the local community. As one way of offering a helping hand during this difficult time, Kahtoola is hosting a virtual run benefiting the Havasupai Tribe’s COVID-19 relief fund in...