Tri4japan, the charity established to help the people of Kamaishi, devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami, has announced the launch of a major fundraising initiative.
Beginning on 1 August, the charity will launch a massive multi sports auction on Ebay, which will be a celebration of the coming together of triathletes, endurance and multisport athletes as well as competitive manufacturers.
The charity notes that this latest initiative shows that ‘in times of desperate need we can all pull together to help those less fortunate than us, with the biggest collection of sports memorabilia of the year!’
All money raised will go to the Tri4Japan disaster fund, enabling the charity to effect a change for the better.
Tri4Japan is pleased to announce that opening lots in the charity auction will include:
• 5 Axis wetsuits, kindly donated by blueseventy
• 50 personally signed posters of Chrissie Wellington, donated by Cannondale
• A lifetime subscription to Triathlete Europe magazine
Many more lots will be added over the coming months. Tri4Japan will announce these on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TriforJapan.
Other triathlon wetsuit manufacturers including Orca, 2XU, Speedo and De Soto have also pledged their support. GU Energy, Compress Sport, Bont Cycling shoes and Newton Running have also signed up.
According to the Tri4Japan website, ‘It is rumoured that we will have race wheels from Thor Hushovd but it is no rumour that Chrissie Wellington triple Ironman world champion is donating various items of memorabilia.’
With world champions such as Tim Don, Helen Jenkins, Ali and Johnnie Brownlee and Richard Stannard all offering their support, Tri4Japan can guarantee to be able to offer a priceless range of goods to auction in August.
If there are any pro athletes, celebrities or manufacturers that have anything to donate, please contact info@tri4japan.com.
