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.
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September 29, 2021
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Zwift Ride Series Begins this Friday
New York, NY - Zwift and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation have partnered for a weekend ride series taking place October 1-3, 2021. Riders will have the chance to ride with 4th place Tokyo Paralympic Triathlete Fran Brown and professional cyclist Cory Greenberg; both patients living with Crohn’s disease or...
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September 29, 2021
The Fit Boxx Goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 100% of Profits from October Boxxes Go to Breastcancer.Org
(Portland, CT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and famed fitness subscription brand, The Fit Boxx, is proud to announce that the profits from purchases of The October 2021 Fit Boxx will be donated to Breastcancer.org, the leading online resource for breast cancer and breast health information. Valued at...
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September 28, 2021
ShowcasedWomen Run The Vote Relay Raises $111,000 In Second Annual Event
SEATTLE, WA - September 28, 2021 - The Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women, raised $111,000 for three organizations whose work focuses on environmental justice and indigenous sovereignty. 277 teams, comprising 3593 total participants, covered the 907-mile virtual journey from Apsaalooké (Crow)...
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September 27, 2021
The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation Bring “Race For Change” Diversity Initiative to Memphis Community in Conjunction with St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis; Stax Music Academy Tapped to Create Original Theme Song for Local Outreach Effort
MEMPHIS, Tenn. / TAMPA, Fla. (September 27, 2021) – Through its Race For ChangeTM initiative, The IRONMAN Group and IRONMAN Foundation® is teaming up with local communities and organizations to address potential barriers to entry that could prevent Black and other diverse groups from participating in triathlons. Coinciding with the...
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September 27, 2021
Your swims remove plastic from the ocean on the Compete Impossible App
Forward-thinking UK-based app Compete Impossible has created the world’s first totally dedicated platform for sustainability and environmental offsetting for athletes. This October, they have teamed up with the Resea Project to take immediate action against climate change and the growing plastic crisis in our waters. Only 9% of all plastic...
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September 26, 2021
2XU Malibu Triathlon Presented By Bank of America Raised $849,288 To Benefit the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Over 5,000 participants of the 2XU Malibu Triathlon Presented by Bank of America competed over the weekend on a dynamic swim-bike-run course on the shores of Zuma Beach. The 34th Annual Malibu Triathlon raised $849,288 to benefit the Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Pediatric Cancer Research Program which is focused on...
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September 22, 2021
PeopleForBikes Announces Campaign to Encourage Biking for Transportation and Climate Action
BOULDER, COLO (Sept. 22, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/-- PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit, is proud to announce an ambitious, industrywide campaign highlighting the important role of bicycling in combating climate change. The One Ride at a Time Campaign and the accompanying Great Climate Bike Challenge empower individual riders, businesses and...
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September 21, 2021
Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour Presented by Amgen is Back for 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – September 21, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ -- The Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic (CCC) Bike Tour presented by Amgen left San Francisco on Saturday morning for its annual 525-mile eight-day bicycle tour to raise $1 million for the Arthritis Foundation. As of Monday morning, the CCC’s 165 in-person...
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September 21, 2021
Yamaha Bicycles Presents e-Bike Class at Ride Santa Barbara 100
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – September, 2021 – Ride Santa Barbara 100 (RideSB100), the premier cycling event on the American Riviera, is announcing its 2021 e-Bike class presented by Yamaha Bicycles. As part of the Yamaha Bicycles sponsorship, Yamaha is funding the activation of an All Kids Bike program in Santa...
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September 16, 2021
Running legend and global health and wellness advocate Meb Keflezighi joins Kilter Board of Advisors to connect active lifestyles with important causes
MADISON, WI (September 16, 2021) -- Meb Keflezighi, the only athlete ever to win the Boston and New York City Marathons and an Olympic marathon medal, will join the Kilter Board of Advisors, it was announced today by Seth Braddock, Kilter Founder & CEO. The newly created Kilter Board of...
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September 13, 2021
IRONMAN Foundation to Support Local Initiatives in St. George, Utah in Conjunction with 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission
GEORGE, Utah. / TAMPA, Fla. (September 13, 2021) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $45,000 in giveback to charitable initiatives and groups in the greater St. George region in conjunction with the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, including a service project...
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September 10, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant Recipients Shine at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 10, 2021) – After two weeks of competition among the world’s top athletes with physical disabilities, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) celebrates the power of the human spirit that was showcased during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Over 55% of the Team USA athletes received support from...
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September 9, 2021
USA Cycling Partners with Zwift on Reimagined Cycling Inclusion Conversation Series and a New Olympic Development Scholarship Open to Underrepresented Athletes
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) September 9, 2021 - USA Cycling, the national governing body for cycling in the US, and Zwift, the online global fitness platform, announced a new partnership to increase access and inclusion in cycling. Zwift has come on board as a financial supporter for the upcoming virtual series...
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August 30, 2021
Charm City Run Honors Heroism, Commitment, and Sacrifice In Its Last Annual Run to Remember 5K & 11K On The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
BALTIMORE, MD – On the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, Charm City Run, a local family-owned running brand will host its annual 9/11 race for the final time, on Sat., Sept. 11, 2021, beginning distinctly at 8:46 a.m. The Mercy Foot and Ankle Institute Run...
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August 24, 2021
Vail Resorts Contributes $1.5 Million to National Forest Foundation in Colorado’s Eagle and Summit Counties
Missoula, MT (Aug 24, 2021) – Vail Resorts has contributed $1.5 million over the past year to the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally chartered nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service. Vail Resorts, the NFF, and the White River National Forest (WRNF) are working with advisory groups in Colorado's...
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August 24, 2021
Shamrock Marathon Weekend Welcomes Team RWB As The Premier Charity
AUGUST 24, 2021 – VIRGINIA BEACH – J&A Racing is proud to welcome Team Red, White, & Blue (Team RWB) as the official charity partner of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Beach, a part of the Hampton Roads Community, has the world’s largest naval base...
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August 24, 2021
Registration Now Open for Second Annual Women Run The Vote Relay
Seattle, WA - August 23, 2021 - The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual Relay, co-sponsored by Oiselle and Run 4 All Women will take place from September 20 - 26, 2021. The second annual event will support indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice organizations. Registration is now open for teams...
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August 23, 2021
Fly Down the Field: Inaugural War Eagle Run Fest launches in 2022
AUBURN, Al.- On your mark, get set, go! Tiger fans can start training for a new set of races launching early next year. FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is thrilled to present the Inaugural War Eagle Run Fest on Feb. 20, 2022 in partnership with Auburn University (AU) and the cities of...
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August 17, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation And 100% Launch Exclusive 24-Karat Gold Eyewear to Benefit Athletes with Physical Challenges
SAN DIEGO, CA – August 17, 2021 -- Together with Official Global Eyewear Partner 100%, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the first in a series of donation opportunities, with an online auction in which 2 winning bidders will each received a pair of Fernando Tatis 23 Ultra-Limited Edition 24K...
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August 12, 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup Opens Registration for 2022 Winter Symposium
Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for fundraising and endurance events in the US, has opened registration for their upcoming Winter Symposium to be held in Orlando, FL January 25-26, 2022. The Symposium is an opportunity for race timers, race directors, and nonprofits to invest in...
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August 10, 2021
Pho3nix Launches Futures Program
The Pho3nix Foundation today has launched Pho3nix Future, a mentoring and educational program supporting the sports careers and long-term development of young athletes. The main goal of Pho3nix Future is to equip young athletes with the skills, knowledge, and personal development needed to flourish in a professional sports career and...
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August 5, 2021
ROAD iD and 2021 Badwater Ultramarathon 135 Winner, Harvey Lewis Team Up to Save Lives, Empower Students and Fuel Dreams
ROAD iD, the premiere line of wearable identification products for runners and Harvey Lewis, High School Teacher / Ultrarunner and two-time winner (2014 & 2021) and ten-time finisher of the legendary BADWATER® 135 Ultramarathon announce the launch of the 2021 Limited Edition Pin-Tuck Dream Big Wrist ID. And to help...
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August 4, 2021
Beneficiaries Announced for RRCA West Regional One Mile Champs in Tucson, AZ
The 15th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k & Festival of Miles takes place on Sunday morning, August 22nd. As the first leg of the 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown honoring the slain civil servant, Gabe Zimmerman, the event expects to raise over $12,000 for local organizations. The Festival of...
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August 3, 2021
BUFF® Launches Digital Series “Anglers Driving Change”
SANTA ROSA, California (Aug. 3, 2021) - Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, today announced the launch of a video series with Flylords, a digital media agency focused on fly fishing. “Anglers Driving Change” profiles three people, their...
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August 3, 2021
Team Evergreen Donates $15,000 Through the Proceeds of The Session Series
EVERGREEN, CO, August 3, 2021 — Team Evergreen Cycling, missioned to host exceptional events and return the profits to the community, is pleased to announce a $15,000 donation to the Colorado Mountain Bike Association through the proceeds of the inaugural Session Series, held in Clear Creek County. This sold-out, weekly...