The USA Triathlon Foundation notes that the sport of triathlon changes lives. Whether it’s the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle or just a welcoming community, triathlon offers an experience unmatched in sport. Today, 2 December 2014, sees the foundation roll out #TriGivingTuesday to ask participating athletes to give back to the sport that they love so much…
Following a weekend of shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the #GivingTuesday movement is sweeping the US and beyond. It’s seen as a global celebration of generosity and giving back, culminating on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
The USA Triathlon Foundation is joining the celebration, and needs athletes to help. By helping to give back, triathletes can put forward a gift that will create opportunities for aspiring athletes which otherwise may not exist by:
- Introducing young athletes to the sport
- Opening the doors of participation for athletes with disabilities
- Fuelling the Olympic dreams of America’s rising stars
100% of all gifts will go to the USA Triathlon Foundation to encourage youth, inspire paratriathletes and enable Olympic hopefuls.
- Every dollar makes a difference:
- US$20 buys basic gear for a newbie paratriathlete — a kickboard, swim goggles, bike bottle and holder
- US$50 provides a helmet (and safety) or tri shorts for a child
- US$80 ensures an underprivileged child can afford running shoes
- US$300 covers one month of coaching fees for an up-and-coming pipeline athlete
- US$500 allows a wounded veteran to attend a paratriathlon training camp
- US$1,200 covers pool and gym fees for a year or airline bike fees for 12 races
- US$5,000 could help a below-the-knee amputee get his or her first running prosthetic leg
- US$15,000 covers the cost of a handcycle for a new paratriathlete
Each gift can help athletes get started in the sport, instil a lifetime of fitness, reach their true potential and even achieve Olympic greatness. With #TriGivingTuesday, the triathlete community can make dreams come true!
To make a secure, tax-deductible contribution to the USA Triathlon Foundation, please use the donation engine on the dedicated USA Triathlon Foundation webpage.
www.usatriathlonfoundation.org
www.givingtuesday.org
