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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July 30, 2021
Fuji Athlete Joe Lawhorn Tackles 24-Hour Record at Valley Preferred Cycling Center to Raise Money for Pennsylvania-Based Community Programs
Joe Lawhorn, a professional ultra-endurance athlete, will attempt to break the Valley Preferred Cycling Center 24-Hour Track Record of 669.63-kilometers set by Chris Paradysz in 2009 August 21-22, 2021. Lawhorn’s record attempt will be raising funds for the Valley Preferred Cycling Center’s Community Programs and the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition Youth...
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July 29, 2021
Saucony Announces Collaboration with Children’s Hospitals Across the U.S. and Canada To Empower Kids Through Design
WALTHAM, Mass. – July 29, 2021— Global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony, today announced its latest Run For Good Children's Program with children’s hospitals across the country. Saucony is uniting with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Boston’s Children’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and the Children’s Hospital of...
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July 27, 2021
National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service Finalize 20-Year Master Stewardship Agreement
Missoula, MT (July 27, 2021)- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit, finalized a 20-year Master Stewardship Agreement (MSA) with the U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest (TNF), and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). This is the first 20-year MSA between the NFF and the Forest Service, and...
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July 27, 2021
Team Evergreen Donates $60,000 Through the Proceeds of The Hundo
EVERGREEN, CO, July 27, 2021 — Team Evergreen Cycling, a 501c3 with a mission to support the cycling community, is proud to announce a $60,000 donation through the proceeds of The Hundo mountain bike race. This generous contribution will be split equally among the three beneficiaries. This year’s beneficiaries of...
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July 22, 2021
Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox Welcomes Springs Wealth Group as 2021 Supporting Sponsor and Co-Host of the APEX Awards and After Party
Colorado Springs, CO, July 22, 2021 – Sports Strategies announces a partnership between Springs Wealth Group and Pikes Peak APEX. Springs Wealth Group joins The APEX as a supporting sponsor for 2021 and will co-host the APEX Awards & After Party on Sunday, September 26, 2021, following the fourth and...
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July 20, 2021
BUFF® Supports the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to Fight for Racial Justice
SANTA ROSA, California (July 20, 2021)- Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, today announced its commitment to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc (LDF). BUFF® 's support of America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice...
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July 15, 2021
East Coast Greenway’s New York City-to-Philadelphia Ride has raised nearly $150,000 for trail development
DURHAM, North Carolina - Six weeks ahead of the inaugural New York City-to-Philadelphia Greenway Ride, registered participants have already raised nearly $150,000 in support of continued East Coast Greenway development in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania - an area with significant active transportation needs. Riding to improve access to...
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July 14, 2021
Why Racing Events announces transition of ownership to long-time employee
Vancouver, WA – Why Racing Events, a race management company that produces events throughout the Pacific Northwest, has announced that 100% ownership has transitioned to Karissa Schoene, a long-time employee who has been managing and involved in production of many of the races for the last 15 years. Sherri McMillan,...
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July 7, 2021
25th Annual Air Force Marathon ‘Blue Mile’ honors service and sacrifice
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Blue Mile is back this year paying tribute to fallen service members and their sacrifice at the 25th Annual Air Force Marathon and the Race to 75, the official kickoff to the 75th Air Force Anniversary. As the most patriotic mile of the...
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July 6, 2021
World Bicycle Relief Raises USD $1 Million for Women and Girls at Conclusion of Mid-Year Fundraising Campaign
Chicago – July 6, 2021– World Bicycle Relief, the global nonprofit that mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles®, today announced the successful conclusion of its mid-yearfundraising campaign, “Women on Wheels.” Capped by the second annual Pedal to Empower event, which united more than 900riders in a global cycling activation...
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July 2, 2021
ROAD iD and the Paul Sherwen Project Team Up for the Tour de France, Fueling Skills Training for Young Women in East Africa.
ROAD iD, the premiere line of wearable identification products for cyclists and the Paul Sherwen Project, the foundation created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, join forces again to announce the launch of the 2021 Limited Edition Paul Sherwen Project Wrist ID...
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July 1, 2021
Copper Triangle Springs Back to Life in 2021
Copper Mountain, Colo. — It’s all up from here! A full 79 miles, 6,500 elevation gain. Need we say more? Coming to you on Aug. 7 2021! Registration is open now. Registration is limited to the first 3,000 riders, so don’t miss out. The Roll Massif Copper Triangle is a...
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July 1, 2021
The DONNA Foundation Announces New Dates and Details for the 2022 DONNA Marathon Weekend
July 1, 2021 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The DONNA Foundation today announced new details for 15th Anniversary of the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, including new host venues and a shift in dates to February 4-6, 2022. While the race was conducted virtually in 2021, organizers anticipate an estimated...
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July 1, 2021
PeopleForBikes Announces Spring 2021 Bike Industry Community Grants Recipients
BOULDER, Colo. (July 1, 2021)— PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy and industry trade organization dedicated to putting more people on bikes more often and making biking better for everyone, announced its latest round of community grants. After a short hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest grant round for...
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July 1, 2021
globalbike, a US-based nonprofit supporting sustainable bike philanthropy among women in rural Tanzania, launches its 1st virtual challenge, ‘Race to Kilimanjaro’ with ROUVY
July 1st, 2021 Outdoor activities The “Race to Kilimanjaro” will include 3 races. Two races are aimed at endurance athletes, a distance challenge, “Kili to the Coast” at 239 miles and an altitude challenge, “The Kili Climb” at 16,082 feet. A third race at 59 miles, The Bike Shop Tour, ...
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June 30, 2021
National Forest Foundation Celebrates National Forest Week
Missoula, MT (June 30, 2021)- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the U.S. ForestService, is hosting National Forest Week, an annual celebration of our 193-million-acre National Forest System and public lands from July 12 to July 18. National Forest Week takes place each year on the...
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June 29, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Its Partnership with The Venture Out Project
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Jun 29, 2021— This month Marmot announced a continuation, expansion, and appreciation of its partnership with The Venture Out Project, a 501c3 non-profit that leads outdoor trips and courses for LGBTQ+ people to experience the outdoors and providing education and support that helps schools and organizations...
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June 25, 2021
361° Sponsored Vicky Hogg Runs Over 900 Miles In 30 Days For Dementia UK
On Wednesday 23rd June 2021, Vicky Hogg, a council worker from Doncaster, completed her mammoth challenge of running from John O’Groats in Scotland to Lands End, Cornwall in just 30 days. During this event, Vicky ran over 30 miles every day and endured the hottest days of the year, knee...
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June 24, 2021
Paul Sherwen Project Reignites with New Fundraising Campaign
HILTON HEAD, SC (Thursday, June 24, 2021) – The Paul Sherwen Project, created to honor Tour de France commentator and former professional cyclist, the late Paul Sherwen, today announced a new fundraising campaign supporting the Matany Girls’ Vocational School (MGVS). Located in Karamoja, Uganda, the school was founded by Paul's...
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June 23, 2021
Charge Bikes Partners With #HashtagLunchbag to Deliver Food to Homeless
WILTON, Conn. (June 23, 2021) Charge, the direct-to-consumer electric bike brand and a brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, TSX: DII.A), is excited to partner with #HashtagLunchbag, a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading love to the homeless, one lunch bag at a time. Charge is donating e-bikes, complete with custom...
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June 22, 2021
ThermoWorks Partners with National Forest Foundation
Missoula, MT (June 22, 2021) –ThermoWorks, America’s leading thermometer manufacturer, today announces their partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit arm working to improve the health of the National Forest System. Through this partnership, ThermoWorks will sponsor the planting of 100,000 trees in 2021 and is launching...
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June 16, 2021
Grassroots Organization delivers Meals to those in need on Onewheel
SANTA CRUZ- June 16, 2021– Meals On Onewheels, a grassroots organization of Onewheel enthusiasts, has served over 1,600 meals to unhoused neighbors in 7 communities across California and done so entirely on Onewheel. Led by community activists Mike Sierra and Evelyn Caday, Meals on Onewheels collaborates with local Onewheel communities...
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June 16, 2021
Tough Mudder and Infinite Hero Foundation Partner to Fundraise for US Veterans
BOSTON, Mass. - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand, is partnering with the Infinite Hero Foundation to stop the cycle of US veteran suicide. The Infinite Hero Foundation advocates for our veterans’ needs and dedicates resources to support their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Together the organizations have...
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June 15, 2021
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $89,970 in Grants
BOULDER, CO (June 15, 2020)— The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) awarded $89,970 in mini-grants to 12 projects that will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility. This is the sixth round of grant funding that PeopleForBikes will administer through its partner role with BBSP. “Better Bike Share...
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June 15, 2021
Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Its Celebration of Heart Gala at Home
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 15, 2021 – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heart gala virtually on June 17. Hosted by Bay Area sportscasters Laura Britt and Therese Viñal, the extraordinary program will showcase the healing and transformational power of sports. This year’s unique evening will...