Charity Partners
The Ironman Foundation is pleased to partner with the great charitable organizations listed below. Through these programs, you can still gain entry into the SOLD OUT Ironman U.S. Championship event. Simply click on a charity partner to find out how you can race to support their cause.
Save and Re-Pave River Road
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Ironman Foundation Charity Program Available to Make a Difference Locally
The Ironman Foundation has charity program entries available for the Ironman U.S. Championship event. These entries have been set aside to make a difference locally to support the cycling and triathlete community in the greater New York City and Northern New Jersey Area.
The Ironman Foundation will be partnering with the Palisades Park Commission, to assist in funding the re-paving of Alpine Hill, the most popular cycling training climb in the NYC area. New Jersey’s Henry Hudson Drive, also known as River Road, is one of the most popular routes for New York City/NJ cyclists looking to escape the crowds and congestion of the metropolitan area. Enjoyed by thousands on any given weekend, the road has fallen into unfortunate disrepair, posing a danger to every rider who climbs Alpine Hill at River Road’s end. However, the cracks and potholes along the road are easily remedied by simple repaving. An investment in resurfacing the Alpine Hill portion road— the most popular segment– would last over fifteen years and would be a generous boon to all who ride upon it, whether visiting every weekend or there for the first time.
By purchasing one of these entries, you can make a difference in the cycling and triathlon community in the greater NYC/NJ areas. Athl
etes will receive an exclusive cycling kit commemorating their contribution to the Ironman Foundation and the Save and Re-Pave initiative and an invite to the grand re-opening of the road. Why not make a difference and support this great initiative? For more information and to register, click here.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training is the world’s largest endurance sports training program, having trained more than 460,000 athletes across the nation. Participants train for an endurance event with the top coaches in NYC while raising funds for blood cancer research and patient services.
For this 2012 Ironman we offer three ways (and three fundraising levels) to join the Team: 1) Full Package: receive race entry and eight months of training, 2) Own Entry: join with your own entry into the race and train with the Team for eight months, 3) Entry Only: fundraise and receive entry into the race, but train with your own club or on your own! All athletes receive race apparel including a wetsuit; discounts and giveaways from partner businesses; a pre-race pasta dinner and post-race Victory Party; and of course the chance to change your life by becoming an Ironman Finisher and impact the lives of more than 912,000 people currently living with a blood cancer. To learn more, visit www.teamintraining.org/nyc/ironman or email ben.spoer@lls.org
ZERO
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ONLY ONE TEAM ENTRY REMAINING!
A great way to compete in the Ironman US Championship Triathlon is to become an endurance team member for ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer’s Dash for Dad program, you can run in honor of (or in memory of) a loved one with the disease. You’ll have your own personal fundraising website and a list-serv for communicating with other team members. Participants agree to raise a minimum of $5,000 (those raising at $9,000 will receive a $500 travel reimbursement). Sign-up is required by May 15, 2012. Please join us in the fight against prostate cancer!
To join the team, please contact Tracy Cesaretti at tracy@zerocancer.org or by phone at 202-303-3111. To learn more about our team, please visit www.zerocancer.org/events/endurance-teams/nyc-ironman
Catalog for Giving
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The Catalog for Giving is a nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming the lives of New York City children by identifying and providing crucial funding and operational support to innovative community-based start-up organizations that assist disadvantaged youth throughout the City.
The Catalog’s supporters are generous individuals, who care about young people in our own community, and want to invest in smaller organizations, but may not know which ones are the best. Because its Board of Directors funds all operating expenses, The Catalog makes a unique and inspiring promise: 100 percent of all funds raised from donors (including the funds raised by Ironman competitors) are given to the member organizations. Donors may direct their contributions to specific member organizations, or apply it to all the groups. All contributions above the cost of entry are tax deductible. We have a low suggested fundraising minimum and you may also choose to select the organization you wish to support with your efforts.
To obtain information about joining The Catalog for Giving’s 2012 Ironman® US World Championships team, please contact Rachel Hill, Development Manager at 212-765-8212 or rhill@cfgnyc.org. To download a registration form, visit http://www.cfgnyc.org/events/2012-ironman-championship-team.
Robin Hood
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Robin Hood is the largest private poverty-fighting organization in New York City. We find, fund and cultivate programs that have shown th
ey are an effective remedy to poverty. In our 23-year history, we’ve distributed over $1 billion and helped millions of our neighbors.
We only fund programs that can conclusively prove they are being effective and generating measurable results. Why? Because every misspent dollar is a missed opportunity to help low-income New Yorkers. We work closely with the organizations we support to help them to be more effective, enabling them to assist even more people. A rigorous system of metrics and third-party evaluation of these groups guarantee accountability. Since Robin Hood’s board pays all administrative costs, 100 percent of donations goes directly to helping families build better lives.
In 2010, Robin Hood invested $132 million in 2
00 programs and schools, helping over 650,000 New Yorkers. In 2011, expect Robin Hood to be there, once again, targeting poverty in New York City, taking from those rich in compassion and giving to the poor. To learn more about the programs we support visit us at www.Robinhood.org
To join Robin Hood’s Ironman® US World Championships event fundraising program, please contact Leslie M. Rioux at Endurance@robinhood.org. You will receive a complimentary race entry and other VIP benefits. Sign up today and Be Robin Hood!
Swim Free
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Swim Free™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health improvement of children and adults through swim. In its inaugural year, Swim Free has collaborated with Dolfin Swimwear to donate thousands of swimsuits and goggles to underprivileged children, launched the Swim Free Angel™ initiative to comfort people young and old in and around the water, launched the Adopt-a-Swimmer initiative, and placed disadvantaged adults and children into learn-to-swim programs. Swim Free is proud to be a preferred charity of NYC Swim.
In addition to a guaranteed entry, team members will have access to clinics, a dinner a day or two prior to the event, a t-shirt, hat and tri singlet, as well as individual fundraising pages and support. To join the team email marjorie@swimfree.org.
Best Buddies
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, as well as 46 countries, with additional ones under development. Best Buddies seven formal programs – Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies, Jobs and BUILD – positively impact more than 700,000 individuals with and without IDD annually. As a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with IDD secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, and make lifelong friendships. Best Buddies New York is proud to be a preferred charity of NYC Swim.
In addition to a guaranteed entry, participants will have access to a t-shirt, individual fundraising pages, support and special invitation to select Best Buddies New York special events.
To join the team, contact Rudy Breedy at (845) 545 0305 or email rudybreedy@bestbuddies.org.
Teenok Heart Foundation
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The Teenok Heart Foundation offers an extra “breath of life” to existing hospital and research programs in pediatric cardiology. Donations to the Foundation support on-going clinical research in infant heart disease, provide supplemental funding for equipment and personnel on pediatric cardiac units, and offer financial and/or social service support to patients and their families.
Teenok is 100% volunteer run allowing the foundation to maximize the amount of proceeds donated each year.
TeamFox
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Be a part of the team that will cross the finish line in the race to cure Parkinson’s disease. Team Fox is a dedicated group of community members with one goal in mind – raise funds and awareness for the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help end Parkinson’s. Team Fox Athletes inspire action in others by participating in a variety of different physical challenges including biking, running, mountain climbing, swimming and more. Now, you can be a part of the team by competing in the inaugural NYC Ironman on August 11, 2012. Team Fox athletes will receive a tri kit, online fundraising and training support, plus invitations to our weekend festivities. For more information on how you can join the team, please email teamfox@michaeljfox.org
Terrier Tri
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Terrier Tri is the proud national coaching company for Team ASPCA – a national endurance training and fundraising program dedicated to helping animal lovers walk, run, cycle or swim toward helping the ASPCA provide life-saving programs and services to millions of animals nationwide. Members of Team ASPCA participate in world-renowned marathons, half marathons, triathlons and other
major endurance events across the country to raise funds, support our mission and raise awareness of the ASPCA. With Team ASPCA, you can train to do something you never thought possible, all while making a positive impact on the lives of animals across the country!Visit www.teamaspca.com or www.terriertri.com for more information.
ReserveAid
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ReserveAid is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization t
hat makes need based grants to military families who have a Reservist or National Guard member on full time deployment or who has recently returned from deployment to a combat zone or homeland security position. ReserveAid is currently assisting families of Reservists and National Guard members at the rate of approximately $65,000 per month – and the need that exists is far greater. The assistance needed by our heroes is far greater than what ReserveAid is able to provide. ReserveAid does not make loans. Our objective is to meet every valid emergency financial need of service members and their dependents within 48 hours of grant approval.
Team ReserveAid was formed when a passion for su
pporting our troops was met with a passion for triathlons. Team ReserveAid athletes come from a variety of backgrounds, including members of ReserveAid’s Board of Directors, former service members, collegiate and Olympic athletes, marathoners, and even a couple of stay-at-home moms. Visit www.reserveaid.org for more information.
CAF
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The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved – in sports. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $30 million has been raised and almost 5,000 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love.
Join CAF’s Ironman® US World Championships event fundraising program and raise funds for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. You’ll receive a comp race entry and other VIP benefits. Above all, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of physically challenged athletes.
MMRF
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Join the MMRF PowerTeam and support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), recognized as one of the most significant innovators in cancer research. Founder Kathy Giusti was just named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, recognition for her leadership and the MMRF’s transformational way of developing and conducting medical research and drug development. The work of the MMRF is dramatically improving the outlook for patients with multiple myeloma and other cancers. The MMRF directs an exemplary 90% of funds raised to research and related programming, consistently earning us top rankings from the nation’s leading charity evaluators. Contact Alicia O’Neill at GreatRaces@themmrf.org to learn more.
Athletes for a Cure
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Athletes for a Cure (AFAC) is a fundraising and awareness program of the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) that helps athletes as they play, run, bike, walk or race for a cure. Athletes for a Cure is a community of people who have become part of the solution to help find a cure for prostate cancer. As a participant, you have the opportunity to earn a free entry into the Ironman U.S. Championship by committing to raise a minimum of $4,000. In addition to entry into the event, you will be eligible to receive several incentive prizes from our program sponsors, including Newton Running Shoes, AFAC/Newton triathlon kit, travel and lodging vouches, just to name a few. For more information please reference our website at www.athletesforacure.org, or contact us directly at 310-570-4724.
First Descents
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First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors (18 – 39) a free week-long outdoor adventure experience designed to enable them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same. For more information please visit our website at www.FirstDescents.org
Athletes To End Alzheimer’s
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Team Athletes to End Alzheimer’s was launched in June 2011 to provide a way for triathletes to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. In its inaugural program year, Team Athletes to End Alzheimer’s will offer up athletes an opportunity to participate in the Ironman U.S. championships while fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association – New York City Chapter.
Team Athletes to End Alzheimer’s has three primary goals: that each of our athletes successfully and safely completes the Ironman, that each has fun doing it, and that each is able to make a difference through raising funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association NYC Chapter. Our team provides athletes with web tools, support, a tri suit and a training program. For more information, visit our website at www.alznyc.org/ironman or email us.
Children of Peru Foundation
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Children of Peru Foundation is based in New York & is dedicated to building a better future for poor children in Peru. We raise funds to make grants to a select group of non-governmental organizations working in Peru to provide better healthcare & education for poor children. For more information visit http://www.childrenofperu.org or e-mail ironman@childrenofperu.org
Covenant House
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Join the Covenant House Home Team and make strides for homeless youth! Each year, Covenant House serves thousands of homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in 21 cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Central America. Inside each of our facilities youth find all the love, caring, and vital resources needed to help them break away from life on the streets forever and become happy, healthy and independent young adults.
Home Team membership includes guaranteed entry, dry-max gear, weekly team training runs in the metro area, tips and tricks from team coach, get-together in NYC 2 nights before race, lots of team spirit and camaraderie, and gratitude from thousands of homeless youth because you did it for them! Contact Gina Butler for more information: GButler@covenanthouse.org
Team Hole in the Wall
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Team Hole in the Wall is an athletic fundraising initiative that partners athletes with the mission of Hole in the Wall Camps worldwide. With guaranteed entry into the 2012 IRONMAN US Championship, and access to a variety of fundraising and training resources, each athlete enables seriously ill children to experience the magic and empowerment of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut is a nonprofit, residential summer camp and year-round center serving children and their families coping with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions. Through our Camp programs, year-round outreach to hospitals and clinics, and ongoing services for children, families and caregivers, the Camp serves more than 17,500 annually. All of our services are provided free of charge. Contact Pete McBride at peter.mcbride@holeinthewallgang.org, or visit www.teamholeinthewall.kintera.org/2012ironman to learn more.
MDA
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MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world.
For more information about MDA please visit www.mdausa.org or join the team please contact Kaylan Scagliola at (212) 682-5272.
Team Sharsheret
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Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer and ovarian cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.
Team Sharsheret will raise money and awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Donations made to Sharsheret will support Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer at every stage – before, during and after diagnosis. Your efforts will inspire others to join us in the fight against breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Team Donate Life
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Team Donate Life was created 3 years ago to benefit the New York Organ Donor Network and raise awareness for the need for registered organ donors throughout the metropolitan area. The team was started by John Acquaro, a heart transplant recipient, who after receiving his life saving transplant began cycling to keep in shape. John and his son currently manage the team and participate in the event each year. All funds raised by team Donate Life benefit the New York Organ Donor Network to be used for raising public awareness. New York currently has a 11% registered organ donor rate, which is one of the worst in the country.
All racers will receive entry into the event, a triathlon uniform, t-shirts and training gear, as well as personalized race plans and access to team rides and events throughout the training season! For further information, please contact donate.life.tri.team@gmail.com or Bryant Acquaro at 631-379-8203. The minimum fundraising requirement for each participant is $4000. Hurry as spots sell out fast!
Team Continuum
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“There’s a lot more to cancer than finding a cure.” Team Continuum improves the quality of life of cancer patients, here and now, by providing immediate assistance to address non-medical needs as they face the challenges and stresses of battling cancer. At Holiday Time, Team Continuum enables hospitals in NY Metro Area to acquire toys for children battling cancer who must spend the holidays in a hospital or care facility.
To date, Team Continuum raised over $6 million through donations from participants on the Team who run in endurance events as well as by sponsorships and special events. In addition, the organization holds fundraisers. In making a connection between two of life’s most challenging pursuits, that of battling cancer and running a marathon, we raise awareness of the strength and reliance of cancer patients and the doctors, families, friends and organizations that are vital to the treatment and recovery process.
I WILL FOUNDATION
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The I WILL FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization established to help people, with the will to work hard, overcome adversity and challenges caused by life altering illness or traumatic injury. Our primary goal is to provide motivational and inspirational support
through hands on training, coaching, and financial support when necessary. We believe the will to survive and accomplish all tasks, great and small, is present in all of us whether we recognize it or not. If you have the desire to live your life to the fullest, we can help you.
TeamCindy
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TeamCindy… for Brain Aneurysm Research
TeamCindy is a fundraising arm of The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to raising awareness and funding research to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysms. TeamCindy honors the life of Cynthia Lynn Sherwin who was struck down at 33 while biking on Riverside Drive, training for her first Ironman, Lake Placid 2007. TeamCindy enables and encourages athletes to participate in elite endurance events in Cindy’s name and to raise awareness and money to continue the fight against this deadly disease-the sudden and silent killer that took Cindy’s life and the lives of thousands of others each year.
Join our team in the exciting New York Ironman and receive a TeamCindy Tri top, a NeoSport wetsuit, training tee shirts and a link to help you get started with your fundraising effort. To learn more, visit www.TeamCindy.org
STOMP The Monster
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STOMP the Monster, a not-for-profit organization, provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers when they need it most – during their fight with the disease. STOMP the Monster offers food, rides to treatments, assistance with bills, and plenty of other help for day-to-day stressors during this difficult time. We promote a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise, leading by example, and provide funding for potential advances in prevention and treatment. The Board of Directors is composed of a great mixture of athletes with 7 triathletes (4 Ironman finishers) including our founder, Seth Grumet, who is current battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (and winning!) and 6 marathon finishers.
We have a great opportunity to be part of the STOMP the Monster team, as we have charity slots for the 2012 inaugural NYC Ironman. The minimum requirement for fundraising is $4,500 which includes entry to the NYC Ironman plus loads of extra benefits including race gear and coaching/training plan. If you are interested in learning more about fundraising opportunities for the NYC Ironman, please contact a.sawin@stompthemonster.org. To learn more about STOMP the Monster, go to www.stompthemonster.org.
92nd Street Y
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92nd Street Y is a world-class nonprofit community and cultural center that connects people to the worlds of education, the arts, health and wellness, and Jewish life. Through the breadth and depth of 92Y’s extraordinary programs, we enrich lives, create community and elevate humanity. More than 300,000 people visit 92Y’s New York City venues, and millions more join us through the Internet, broadcasts and other digital media.
The 92Y’s May Center for Health, Fitness & Sport is committed to building healthy lifestyles in children, teens and adults. Our youth programs are designed to combat key risk factors such as obesity, inactivity, poor nutrition and smoking. Join the 92Y team at the Ironman U.S. Championship to help raise funds for our Youth Sports Scholarship Fund. These scholarships offer youths from economically challenged families the opportunity to take part in our wide-ranging health, fitness, sports and aquatics programs. Team members receive guaranteed entry in addition to other exciting benefits. For more information, visit 92Y.org/ironman2012.
