Giving

October 15, 2020

Darby Communications and Status Forward Announce Socially-Driven 2021 Stand Up Initiative

Asheville, NC – Oct. 15, 2020 – Darby Communications and Status Forward today announced the launch of their 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Previously geared toward nonprofits fighting to protect and preserve our public lands, the Stand Up team is proud to expand their pro bono program to also include nonprofits...

October 14, 2020

WHY Racing Launches FREE LEFTOVERS 5K

Vancouver WA The Inaugural FREE LEFTOVERS 5K is a virtual event with a mission to make a difference and help those in need. Although walkers and runners won’t be together physically, they will be together in spirit as they raise funds for SHARE, a local non-profit who lead the hungry and...

October 14, 2020

Life Time Foundation Joins Forces with Lake County School District to Improve Nutrition with $220,000 in Funding for School Food Program

Leadville, Colo., Oct. 14, 2020 — Leadville Race Series owner and producer Life Time, Inc., today announced a partnership that will deepen the Company’s commitment to Lake County. Specifically, the Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and charitable arm of Life Time, has partnered with the Lake County School District to...

October 14, 2020

Austin Marathon’s Philanthropic Program Receives Grant, Unveils New Name

AUSTIN, Texas, October 14, 2020 - Austin Marathon Gives presented by the Moody Foundation, formerly Austin Gives Miles, is the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour. The new name and logo stem from the growing partnership between the Austin Marathon and the Moody Foundation....

October 13, 2020

100%® and Peter Sagan Raffle Host Raffle to Benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – October 13, 2020 – 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has partnered with seven-time Tour de France points champion Peter Sagan to raffle off two pairs of ultra-limited 24K Speedtrap sunglasses to benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Designed in collaboration with the most exciting man...

October 8, 2020

No Tricks and All Treats with the Doggone Howloween Virtual 5k Benefiting Paws for Purple Hearts

SAN DIEGO, CA - The Doggone Events Series expands its virtual event offering with the launch of the Howloween Virtual 5k—a go-at-your-own-pace, Halloween-themed, costumes-encouraged 5k for people and their dogs, benefitting Paws for Purple Hearts. This virtual 5k invites participants nationwide to get outside with their dog on their favorite...

October 8, 2020

Headsweats Releases Exclusive Collection to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

BOULDER, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the science-based advocacy organization Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to raise funds for breast cancer awareness by donating 20% of the sale price from their new exclusive collection of hats and apparel. “Headsweats firmly...

October 5, 2020

Five Amputees Surprised with Life-Changing Össur Running Prosthetics as Grants from Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)

SAN DIEGO, CA - Through a 20-year partnership, CAF and Össur have given the gift of mobility to thousands of amputees around the world. Through several surprise moments with high-profile celebrities and professional athletes, there are five new grant recipients who received Össur running prosthetics. Surprise moments included MLB’s Eric...

October 1, 2020

USA Triathlon to Host Power Within Virtual Tri Across America Presented by Toyota from Oct. 15-Nov. 29

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today opened registration for the Power Within Virtual Tri Across America presented by Toyota, a six-week team challenge that encourages athletes to share their love of the outdoors while collectively swimming 7 miles, biking 2,400 miles and running 905 miles between Oct. 15-Nov. 29....

October 1, 2020

Gerber Partners with Team Rubicon to Raise Funds for Wildfire Relief

Portland, Ore. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Gerber Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools continues its partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide disaster relief for underserved communities, to raise funds in an effort to support relief for the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires....

September 30, 2020

PeaceHealth AppleTree overcomes all odds!

Vancouver WA – If it wasn’t Covid-19 to shut down PeaceHealth AppleTree Marathon Festival, it would have been the forest fires on the west coast causing the area to be covered with the most hazardous air quality in the world. Karissa Schoene, event director for Why Racing Events explains “We...

September 30, 2020

Athletes Across the Nation Give More Than $320,000 to School Food Programs after COVID-19 Forces Race Cancellations

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 30, 2020 — With endurance events across the world cancelled due to COVID-19, Life Time, which owns and produces more than thirty premier marathons, triathlons and cycling races, worked with athletes to create unique and impactful philanthropic opportunities to benefit children and their families in need. To...

September 28, 2020

Womxn Run The Vote Relay Raises $270,620 For Black Voters Matter

Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2020 - The Womxn Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women, raised $270,620 for Black Voters Matter. 10,000 participants paired off into 667 teams to cover the 686-mile virtual journey from Atlanta, GA to Washington, D.C. from September 21-27....

September 28, 2020

RunSignup Raises $2.6 Million in Series A Funding from Payroc for Strategic Initiatives

Moorestown, NJ and DesPlaines, IL - Payroc is making a minority investment in the RunSignup|GiveSignup business to help fund the continued rapid expansion of the RunSignup customer base and provide additional fundraising capabilities to the nonprofit market with GiveSignup. RunSignup has seen unparalleled opportunity amidst the pandemic and sought additional...

September 25, 2020

Tutus, Necklaces and Bling rally Girlfriends to go Virtual

Vancouver WA – What do you do when Covid-19 keeps wrecking havoc on Live events? You straighten your crown, put on your sneakers, RISE, and go for a Run or Walk! Although Girlfriends is transitioning to a virtual option, the event will instead offer an official 6K, 10K & Half...

September 23, 2020

Newberry College in South Carolina Adds Women’s Triathlon as Varsity Sport

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon, along with Newberry College Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson, today announced that Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 14th at the NCAA Division II level, and the only school in South Carolina,...

September 23, 2020

CAF and Strava Team Up for a Two-Week Cycling Challenge to Help Athletes with Physical Disabilities Gain Access to Sports

SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 23, 2020) – Starting on October 4, cyclists across the United States will have the opportunity to join the Ride for Challenged Athletes Foundation Strava Challenge, a two-week, 100-mile challenge, for a chance to win incredible prizes and support athletes with physical disabilities. From October...

September 22, 2020

Chicago Bike Industry Leaders Team Up With The Newberry Library to Benefit Blackstone Bicycle Works

CHICAGO, IL (Sept. 22, 2020) — PeopleForBikes Ride Spot, the Newberry Library and the CRR1919 Commemoration Project invite Chicagoland residents to participate in the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Route, a historical biking tour to remember a monumental moment in Chicago history and raise money for Blackstone Bicycle Works. Thanks...

September 21, 2020

DelMoSports and its athletes step up to the plate

Cape May, NJ (September 21, 2020) - As events around the country have been challenged to keep going amidst the uncertainly caused by COVID-19, many local charities which rely on the support of these events have been significantly impacted as well. DelMoSports is pleased to report that through converting a...

September 18, 2020

Professional Triathletes Organisation Supports Spanish Triathlon Championships with 15,000 Euro Prize Purse

LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that it will provide a 15,000 EURO professional prize purse for the Spanish Middle Distance Triathlon Championships to be held on September 26, 2020 in Bilbao. The Biscayan capital is set to host the ninth edition of this event. The 1.9k swim...

September 17, 2020

Beirut Marathon Association to Host Virtual 5k to Bring Light to the City After Recent Tragedy

To support and bring relief to the people of Beirut, who are continuing to struggle after a tragic explosion in August, the Beirut Marathon Association will be hosting a global virtual 5k called Embrace Beirut. All of the proceeds collected from the virtual event will be donated to the Lebanese...

September 16, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Community Challenge Presented by Vega Gains Momentum Going into Back Half

Watch the Week 6 Challenge Digest here SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 16, 2020) – In just six weeks of launching, the first-ever 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega has raised nearly $700,000 to support individuals with physical challenges. Close to 700 participants have from across the globe are...

September 16, 2020

Balega Debuts 2020 Limited Edition ‘Grit and Grace’ Collection to Benefit Breast Cancer Prevention Partners

DURHAM, N.C. — Balega International, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, is proud to announce its continued support of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) with the release of its Fall 2020 limited edition Grit and Grace collection. One dollar from every pair of Grit and Grace socks...

September 15, 2020

Adaptive Athletes Attempt Historic Ride Through Grueling Idaho Terrain

BOISE, Idaho (September 15, 2020) – For the first time in race history, athletes with permanent physical disabilities attempted the Smoke ‘n Fire mountain bike race, taking on more than 420 miles of self-supported bikepacking throughout Idaho, September 9-13. The team was comprised of Willie Stewart, an above-the-elbow amputee; Andre...

September 15, 2020

The Trans-Texas Virtual Run Raises Over $16,000 for the Tarahumara Community Affected by COVID-19

Houston, Texas (September 15, 2020) – Trail Racing Over Texas (TROT), the largest trail racing company in Texas and host of The Trans-Texas Virtual Run has raised over $16,000 for its nonprofit charity partner, True Messages, to help the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico as they wrestle with the Novel Coronavirus....