2012 Official Charity Partners
2012 Official Charity Partners
TEAM IN TRAINING
$8.5 MILLION: That’s how much The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training athletes have raised in the past seven years while training to complete the New York City Triathlon. Team In Training athletes make their miles more meaningful by raising lifesaving funds for blood cancer research as well as aid and education for cancer patients. Along the way, they have a life-changing experience, going further and harder than they ever thought possible and meeting some amazing teammates and cancer survivors along the way.
Become a part of the largest charity team in the NYC Triathlon. Beginner? Our top-notch coaches will train you to swim, bike, run, and cross the finish line of the NYC Tri. Already done a few races? We’ll make you fitter and faster. You’ll receive 4-5 months of training, race entry, a wetsuit, race apparel, and more! Don’t miss your chance to join the team – visit www.teamintraining.org/reg or email ben.spoer@lls.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
When you join the American Cancer Society DetermiNation endurance event program, you join our nationwide community of athletes and get the best localized support, training, and fundraising tools to help you achieve your personal victory. Every mile of training will be more meaningful and on race day you’ll have the extra motivation you need knowing you’re helping save lives from all types of cancer.
The American Cancer Society DetermiNation program will help you do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer forever. With access to professional training, an unparalleled community of support, and inspiration every step of the way, the American Cancer Society will help you finish your triathlon. Your personal race victory will change your life, but the finish line will be just the beginning. Because your triumph also means a triumph over cancer - where every step you take and every mile you conquer will create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
For more information, go to American Cancer Society's NYC Tri Page.
CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION
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 $31 million has been raised and almost 6,000 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 65,000 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.
See Your Fundraising in Action: TEAM CAF NEW YORK CITY TRIATHLON
Join Team CAF New York City Triathlon and make your experience meaningful by raising funds for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. You'll receive a race entry and other VIP benefits. Above all, you'll be making a difference in the lives of physically challenged athletes.
This year, CAF and Accenture are teaming up to create an exciting new race as part of the 2012 NYC Triathlon. This means CAF will have even more inspirational challenged athletes and fundraisers on the course than ever before! A lucky group of fundraisers will have an unforgettable experience at this event as they watch challenged athletes conquer the course alongside them, literally witnessing the positive results of their support for CAF unfold before their eyes.
Team member benefits include:
• Individual race entry to the 2012 New York City Triathlon
• Opportunity to race with motivational challenged athletes
• Custom CAF triathlon uniform
• CAF technical training t-shirt, water bottle and race belt
• Personalized fundraising webpage
• Invitation to a pre-race luncheon with participating challenged athletes
• Chance to win awesome incentive prizes, and more!
To join Team CAF NYC Triathlon or learn more, click here: http://CAFNYCTri2012.kintera.org
or contact Torrie Tinley, CAF Development Coordinator at: torrie@challengedathletes.org or (858) 210-3514.
TEAM ONE FAMILY
Team OneFamily is a sub-division of OneFamily Fund. OneFamily is a non-profit organization founded in 2001, to aid victims of terror attacks in Israel by providing emotional, financial and legal assistance. Team OneFamily is excited to be participating in the NYC Triathlon for the 6th year. Team OneFamily brings people together of all ages and levels of athletic ability. We get in shape, realize our athletic goals and get healthy, while raising money for victims of terror in Israel. Our extensive training program, professionally coached, gives athletes the tools required to become a successful triathlete. You will receive:
o An entry to the 2012 New York City Triathlon
o Three coached work-outs per week
o On-line training program
o Access to our professional coaches
o Team Uniform
o Personalized fundraising website
o Team Social Events
Please join us as we train and race together in the 2012 NYC triathlon. To register online click here.
For more information about Team OneFamily, click here or contact Michelle at 1-866-9-1FAMILYx203.
NEW YORK ORGAN DONOR NETWORK
Team Donate Life was created 4 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 John Acquaro at 516-729-4651! Hurry as spots sell out fast!
TEAM FOR KIDS
Team for Kids was established in 2002 as the primary charity fundraising vehicle for New York Road Runner’s youth services division. Funds raised through Team for Kids provide free or low-cost school and community-based health and fitness programs to children who would otherwise have no access to regular physical activity. Team for Kids is excited to be fielding a team again this year for the New York City Triathlon. Our fundraising commitment for the 2012 event is $2,000.
For more information and to register, please visit www.tfkworldwide.org.
SWIM FREE FOUNDATION
Swim Free™ is 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 entry into the Tri, Swim Free participants get:
- Support from the Swim Free Angels
- Dedicated fundraising pages, clinic and tips to help participants easily meet their fundraising goal
- Swim Free tri singlet
- Discount night at a local retailer
- Nutrition and training advice by an Ironman.
Please contact Marjorie Spitz at marjorie@swimfree.org for more information.
MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
ACT NOW: EVENT REGISTRATION FEE REDUCED TO $50 FROM $245 FOR ALL ATHLETES WHO JOIN THE TEAM BEFORE 1/21/2012!
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. Almost 90% of the MMRF total budget goes directly to research and related programming, one reason the MMRF consistently earns top rankings from the nation's leading charity evaluators.
Team members receive a free 12 week training plan, written by 19 time Ironman finisher Tom Holland, as well as Tom’s training book, the 12 Week Triathlete. Athletes also receive a Champion Systems Tri shirt, turn-key fundraising program and full time support. MMRF PowerTeam MEMBERS RECEIVE A FREE PAIR OF YURBUDS INSPIRE PRO IRONMAN SERIES SPORTS HEADPHONES, a $60 value. Offer available to first 10 who sign up! Learn more and sign up at: www.mmrfTri.org or email Alicia O'Neill at GreatRaces@themmrf.org
TEAM HOLE IN THE WALL
Every child should know what it's like to be a kid and raise a little hell. That's where we come in. Team Hole inthe Wall is a community of generous and compassionate individuals teaming up to support The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Founded by Paul Newman in 1988, and named for the secret, outlaw hiding-place from his film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp has been serving seriously ill children with a remarkably empowering camp experience for more than twenty years. Through its week-long summer sessions to year-round outreach programs to hospitals in New York City and the greater Northeast corridor, the Camp reaches over 17,500 children each year completely free of charge. http://events.teamholeinthewall.org/nyctri2012 or contact Pete.McBride@holeinthewallgang.org for more details.
The minimum fundraising commitment for this year's 2012 NYC Triathlon is $2,500 per athlete. If an athlete is using his/her own entry, there is no fundraising minimum. Visit
CHILDREN OF PERU FOUNDATION
The Children of Peru Foundation 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. We build schools, we send doctors & surgeons to provide free surgeries, we help fight against tuberculosis, we fund programs to bring teachers to schools in need, we fund scholarships for a school for special needs children, etc...
Join our team and help all these children in Peru. Visit our NYC Triathlon page at http://www.childrenofperu.org/2012NYCTri.php and/or email us at nyctriathlon@childrenofperu.org for our registration forms.
We are asking for a minimum fundraising commitment of $2,000.
ATHLETES FOR A CURE (PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION)
Athletes for a Cure is a fundraising and awareness program of the Prostate Cancer Foundation that helps athletes as they play, run, bike, race or walk for a cure. Whether it’s your first 5K or fifth triathlon, a tennis tournament or a volleyball match, anyone can be an Athlete for a Cure. All money raised by Athletes for a Cure directly supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation by funding the world’s most promising research for discovering better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
We’re excited to offer many fundraising incentives for athletes who sign up for our team, including a t-shirt, uniform, gift cards, Newton running shoes and other goodies for a fundraising commitment of $2,250. Find out more at athletesforacure.org or email us at athletes@pcf.org to sign up.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death and affects over 5.4 million Americans. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association NYC Chapter is to create and promote comprehensive and humane care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, to provide support for their families and professional caregivers, and to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through research. Athletes to End Alzheimer’s give endurance athletes the opportunity to participate in the events that they love while working to end Alzheimer’s disease. Via triathlons, bikeathons or marathons athletes across the greater New York City area will come together to support the millions affected by the disease and those who care for them.
Sign up at www.alznyc.org/athletes and join us as we swim, bike and run to reclaim the future of millions and end Alzheimer’s!
TEAM FOX
Over 5 million people worldwide live with Parkinson's disease, a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder whose cause is currently not known. The Michael J. Fox Foundation was founded in 2000 with one goal — to accelerate the delivery of life-changing treatments, and ultimately a cure, to people with Parkinson's disease. Today MJFF is the largest private funder of Parkinson's research in the world. The Michael J. Fox Foundation is proud that $.86 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to our research programs.
Team Fox has entries for the 2012 NYC Tri and would love for you to join our team! Please contact teamfox@michaeljfox.org to secure your spot today!
PAUL'S POSSE (AMYLOIDOSIS FOUNDTATION)
Paul's Posse is a team of triathletes who will swim, bike and run through New York City on July 8, 2012 to raise money for the Amyloidosis Foundation in honor of the late Paul Andrew Hawthorne who died of Amyloidosis in 2008 at the age of 41.This will be the Posse's third appearance in the New York City Triathlon. Amyloidosis is a rare disease in which one or more organs accumulate deposits of abnormal proteins leading to organ failure. Our team is honored to support the Amyloidosis Foundation and its important efforts to fund research and raise awareness about this little known and often fatal condition.
For more information, please visit http://www.paulsposseteam.com
TUESDAY'S CHILDREN
Tuesday’s Children is a non-profit family service organization that has made a long term commitment to every individual impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 and more recently those who have been impacted by terrorist incidents worldwide. Since 2001, Tuesday’s Children has promoted healing and recovery by strengthening family resilience, providing individual coping and life management skills and creating community through programs, mental health support and family engagement opportunities. Please visit www.tuesdayschildren.org
For more information and to sign up, please contact Alisha Feltman at (516) 562-9000 or Alisha@tuesdayschildren.org
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Make A Muscle and Make A Difference by joining the MDA NYC 2012 Triathlon Team and make your participation count in the battle against muscle wasting diseases.
As a member of the team you will receive access to a personalized online training program, race gear, a personal online fundraising page, social events, the camaraderie of your fellow team members and more!
All funds raised will directly benefit MDA and will discover answers and ultimately a cure for muscle wasting diseases. MDA supports more research in the neuromuscular field than any other private-sector organization in the world. Through more than 200 hospital-affiliated clinics across the country, MDA offers quality medical care from doctors, nurses, and therapists dealing with neuromuscular diseases. These clinics also serve as clinical trials of the latest experimental therapies and drugs.
For more information or to sign up please contact Laura Ducie at (212) 682-5272 or via email at lducie@mdausa.org
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Help us make a difference in the lives and futures of people living with type 1 diabetes. Join Team JDRF to raise awareness and help fund our mission to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Team JDRF Membership Benefits include:
- Guaranteed entry
- Professional training
- Fundraising website and coaching
- Team JDRF apparel
- Team activities
For more information, email Julia Briggs at jbriggs@jdrf.org or call at 212-478-4316
C-DIFFERENT FOUNDATION
C Different appreciates and challenges you, to see differently, by putting you in the picture with your support of our vision impaired athletes.
Ten years ago, when Matt Miller guided our first blind athlete, he knew he had found both a passion and a need. Today, we have guided athletes all over the country. We have helped young kids run 5k’s and older athletes to do an Ironman and everything in between. On any given weekend throughout the country there is a C Different athlete competing in an event.
Through collaboration with sighted athletes and generous donors such as yourself, we partner with members of the blind and vision impaired community to help them live outside the box moments, by helping them to compete in athletic events they never believed they would have the opportunity to participating in.
It is your generosity and belief in our mission that enables us to perform this work, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership. Please contact David Adame at davidadame@cdifferent.org for more information.
AUTISM SPEAKS
Team Up! with Autism Speaks is dedicated to raising funds to support the mission of Autism Speaks through endurance events. Our goal with each race is to raise awareness and funds through the race. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Please join our team and help us accomplish our mission! http://events.autismspeaks.org/nyctri
RACE 4 RWANDA
Liquidnet’s Race4Rwanda team raises money and support for the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV), a residential community and high school for 500 vulnerable orphans in rural Rwanda. ASYV recognizes that, with the right place to heal and the tools to flourish, these orphans have what it takes to invigorate their communities and launch Rwanda to a new level of social and economic success.
Beyond a guaranteed entry spot, Race4Rwanda teammates will be provided with periodic team meetings leading up to the race, an email group to share training tips and arrange training sessions, a training t-shirt, a race day jersey, a pre-race pep rally, a team dinner the night before race day, and an after party for supporters. While there will be occasional group runs/bike rides, and while teammates are encouraged to train together, there will be no formal training/coaching program.
Teammates are expected to personally raise $2,500 for this incredible cause.
Those interested should contact Brian Walsh at: forgood@liquidnet.com
ZERO - THE PROJECT TO END PROSTATE CANCER
A great way to compete in the New York City 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 $2,000 (those raising at $4,500 will receive a $500 travel reimbursement). Sign-up is required by April 1. Please join us in the fight against prostate cancer!
To join the team, please visit http://zerocancer.org/races/events/nyc-tri or contact Tracy Cesaretti at tracy@zerocancer.org or 202-303-3111.
UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK
Participate in the New York City triathlon with our team and raise money for UJA-Federation of New York’s annual campaign — helping to care for people in need, inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthen Jewish communities in New York, in Israel, and around the world — and our Sports for Youth initiative, which supports programs that give underprivileged children an opportunity to participate in sports. Please contact Rachel Cooper at cooperr@ujafedny.org
TEAM CONTINUUM
“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 $7m through donations from participants on the Team who participate in endurance events, such as the NYC Triathlon, marathons, 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.
For more information, please contact Letty Simon at letty@teamcontinuum.net
PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy’s mission is to end Duchenne. We accelerate research, raise our voices in Washington, demand optimal care for all young men, and educate the global community.
Duchenne is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed in childhood today. By joining the Tri For Our sons team, you’ll be helping those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy live stronger, healthier lives.
For more information about joining Tri For Our Sons, visit http://www.parentprojectmd.org/nyctriathlon.
NEPHCURE FOUNDATION
The NephCure Foundation is the only organization committed exclusively to support research seeking the cause of the potentially debilitating kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome, improve treatment and find a cure. Couch potatoes and athletes alike are invited to participate and fundraise for NephCure in honor of friends or family members who are battling kidney disease. We call these fundraisers Nephletes. We will support you with fundraising tips and tricks, provide an online fundraising platform and connect you with a family affected by kidney disease so you understand the true impact of your altruistic fundraising effort. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, email Nadia at nstadnycki@nephcure.org
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK
Welcome to the Heart of New York City! Ronald McDonald House New York provides a home-away-from-home for children and their families who are battling aggressive, pediatric cancer. With affordable accommodations for 84 families, Ronald McDonald House of New York is the largest facility of its kind in the world and is filled to capacity almost every night. Regardless of a family’s financial situation, no family is ever turned away!
Ronald McDonald House New York is located in close proximity to 13 pre-eminent cancer treatment centers that provide life-saving, cutting-edge protocols not yet available anywhere else in the world. In fact, Ronald McDonald House New York draws children and families from all fifty states and more than 70 countries around the world. Since first opening our doors over 33 years ago we have been a home-away-from-home for over 25,000 children and their families as they under go treatment for pediatric cancer.
Members of Team Ronald will help to support families stay together and help children with cancer. For more information please contact Karen Kirk at 212-639-0100 or kkirk@rmh-newyork.org.
NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION
National Stroke Association is the only national organization in the U.S. that focuses 100 percent of its efforts on stroke through education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. Founded in 1984, the organization works every day to meet its mission to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke.
Through its participation as a Charity Partner in the 2012 NYC Triathlon, National Stroke Association aims to raise awareness and funds to benefit all impacted by stroke. National Stroke Association embraces exercise along with a managed diet as guidelines to help prevent stroke. Visit www.stroke.org for more information.
To find out more about joining our 2012 NYC Triathlon team, contact Crystal Blaylock at events@stroke.org
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
Challenge yourself while making a difference with the National MS Society Race to Stop MS team. Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between brain and body and stops people from moving. We believe that moving is not just something you can or can't do, but that moving forward is who we are. By participating in Race to Stop MS, you are connected to the potential, the hope, the momentum of it all. With the help of people like you, the National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person whose life is affected by MS and helps them stay connected to the great big moving world.
Members of the Race to Stop MS team will receive:
- Professional training and coaching
- Personal fundraising Web page
- Fundraising coach
- Race to Stop MS training wearable
- Race to Stop MS event day wearable
For more information and to register, please visit www.raceMSnyc.org or call 212-463-9791.
GIRLS ON THE RUN, NYC
Girls on the Run is a non-profit program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our innovative wellness program combines training for a 5K with life skill and self-esteem building lessons. We believe that every girl can embrace who she is, define who she wants to be, celebrate differences and rise to any challenge and change the world.
The New York City chapter currently serves over 300 girls who come from a diverse range of backgrounds. For more information, go to gotrm.org or contact Tiffany Fariole, tfariole@gotrm.org.
FRED'S TEAM (MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER)
Fred's Team is a group of dedicated athletes who participate in athletic events to raise funds for cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Since its inception in 1995, Fred's Team has raised more than $46 million to fund pioneering research that saves lives and brings hope to countless men, women and children!
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research, and education in cancer. Since 1884, MSKCC has led the way in generating new insights into the disease – and has gained unequaled expertise in diagnosing and treating almost every type of cancer, including some of the rarest forms of the disease.
For more information on how to join Fred’s Team in the fight against cancer, please contact us.
Fred’s Team Web site: www.fredsteam.org.
COVENANT HOUSE
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, race day shirt, weekly team training runs, 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 us for more information at hometeam@covenanthouse.org or 212.727.6580.
CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION
The Children's Tumor Foundation is the global leader in funding medical research to find effective treatments forneurofibromatosis (NF). NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and can lead to blindness, bone deformities, cancer, deafness, disfigurement, learning disabilities and disabling pain. Hardly rare, but rarely talked about, NF affects 1 in every 3,000 births and millions of people around the world. The Foundation is leading the way in drug discovery for the disorder, with 50 drugs in the pipeline today and there will be more tomorrow; we are always evolving and you can be too.
If you want to join the NF Endurance Team and run or tri to make a difference, please email or call NF Endurance Director, Sarah Coulam, 212 344-6633 x 225 at scoulam@ctf.org
CATALOG FOR GIVING
The Catalog for Giving of New York City is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk New York City youth by identifying, funding, and supporting innovative grassroots organizations and helping them to reach self-sufficiency. By carefully selecting these programs, The Catalog offers donors a unique opportunity to invest in NYC’s most creative and effective youth serving organizations.
The Catalog for Giving is proud to be a charity partner of the NYC Triathlon for the third year in a row. All proceeds from this event will directly to support our member organizations.
Benefits include:
• Guaranteed entry
• Fundraising advice and expertise
• Listserv to communicate with your fellow team mates
• Your own personal fundraising page
• Invites to special Catalog for Giving events
Athletes are required to make a fundraising commitment of $2,000. For more information please visit http://www.cfgnyc.org/ or contact Rachel Hill at development@cfgnyc.org.
BEST BUDDIES
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Money raised from the NYC Triathlon helps fund our middle, high school and college programs as they work to support our mission and message of social inclusion.
To join Team Best Buddies, contact Mandy Fullmer at (212) 220-8553 or amandafullmer@bestbuddies.org today!
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Team ASPCA is our national endurance training and fundraising program dedicated to helping animal lovers walk, run or cycle 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, cycling 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 in your community!
All Team ASPCA NYC Tri members receive:
- Guaranteed race entry into the world renowned NYC Tri
- Endurance training from professional coaches at Terrier Tri, including in-person training and access to a 16 week virtual training schedule.
- Official Team ASPCA merchandise including a Team ASPCA singlet, a Team ASPCA training shirt and much more!
- Access to Team ASPCA events, including our kickoff event, pre-and post-event celebrations and an invitation to our exclusive Coaches Breakfast.
- Plus, to help you reach your goal, a personal online fundraising page and guidance from Team ASPCA Alumni and professional fundraisers!
- Most importantly, the opportunity to help homeless, abused and injured animals.
When you join Team ASPCA, you will join an exclusive group of athletes dedicated to supporting our mission - to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
To join Team ASPCA, please visit www.teamaspca.org or contact our office at 212-876-7700 ext. 4654 or toll free at 888-661-ASPCA (2772)
ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL
Achilles International is a New York City-based non-profit that promotes mainstream athletics for people with disabilities. Achilles has programs that provide training and racing opportunities in long distance running and triathlons. All funds raised by our charity entries will be used to support these programs. Specifically, funds will underwrite costs including coaching, adaptive equipment, apparel, transportation, and race entry fees. Our most exciting and unique distinction is that charity entrants will have the opportunity to train and race alongside the Achilles athletes who will be directly benefitting from their support. We would welcome charity entries to join Achilles athletes at our running, biking and swimming workouts and to join the team at a pre-race dinner.
For more information, email Kat Bateman at katnycachilles@gmail.com.
A RUNNING START FOUNDATION
A Running Start Foundation is dedicated to using the power of sports to improve the lives of youngsters in East Africa, which is impoverished yet is home to the world's greatest store of running talent. We coach, feed and house hundreds of teenage boys and girls in Kenya and Uganda, helping 50-100 each year to secure full U.S. university athletic scholarships and others to earn a living from the sport. Runners helping runners – join our team for the 2012 NYC Triathlon!
SHARSHERET: YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY FACING BREAST CANCER
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer at every stage—before, during, and after diagnosis. As part of Team Sharsheret, our athletes become goodwill partners in the fight against breast cancer as they raise money and awareness to support our 11 free national programs and services. These funds will enable Sharsheret to continue to provide educational resources and offer support to thousands who are diagnosed with or at risk of developing breast cancer.
For more information and to apply for your Team Sharsheret slot, please e-mail athletes@sharsheret.org with your name, phone number, and a brief description of yourself and why you want to join Team Sharsheret.
SONS OF HD
Two words can represent the feelings shared by those at risk for Huntington's Disease (HD): fear and hope. The founders of Sons of HD were driven by fear to spread hope and awareness of this little known disease and to support funds-starved researchers.
HD, a hereditary degenerative neurological disorder affecting some 10,000 Americans, leaves children of sick parents with a 50% chance of inheriting the illness. There is no accredited proven treatment or cure for this always-fatal disease which can devastate entire bloodlines. Two of the founders of our group are at risk, and together with our other founders we are motivated to make this the last generation with HD.
Sons of HD and it's racing team Tri for Alice offer individual race entries for $2,500 minimum raised and relay entries for $3,000 minimum raised. We work hard, play hard, stay positive and Have Fun. Are you in?
Please email Scott at scott@sonsofhd.com for more information.
BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION
The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) provides financial support for research aimed at finding a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). Boomer also believes in giving back to people with CF in the "here and now" through scholarships and grants as we await a cure.
Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis is an athletic club that promotes the benefits of physical exercise to the CF community. Funds raised by Team Boomer goes toward research for a cure and our Exercise for Life Scholarship for people with cystic fibrosis pursuing their dreams.
Visit www.esiason.org for more details.
WHEELS OF PROGRESS
YOUNG! VIBRANT! AND LIVING IN A SENIOR NURSING HOME?
Join the Wheels of Progress Team and help free young, vibrant men and women with disabilities who live in institutions because their homes are not accessible! Last year we raised enough funds to move one person from a nursing home to independence in his own apartment back in the community.
Wheels of Progress has entries for the 2012 NYC Tri and would love for you to join us as we race for the freedom of young people trying to reclaim their lives. The minimum fundraising commitment for this year's 2012 NYC Triathlon is $3,500 per slot. Team member benefits include:
- Individual race entry to the 2012 New York City Triathlon
- Custom triathlon uniform
- Technical training t-shirt
- Personalized fundraising webpage
Please contact George Gallego at (347) 645-3265 or email teamwheels@wheelsofprogress.org to secure your spot today!
PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
Join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) as we run, bike, and swim our way towards a cure.
Pulmonary fibrosis has no FDA-approved treatment or cure and in many cases the cause is unknown. Founded in 2001, the PFF is working to help find a cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), advocate for the pulmonary fibrosis community both locally and in Washington, D.C., promote disease awareness, and provide a compassionate environment for patients and their families. Participate in the New York City Triathlon as a part of our team and help fight pulmonary fibrosis. The fundraising minimum for this triathlon is $1,750.
To join, please email Stephanie Seweryn at sseweryn@pulmonaryfibrosis.org. For more information on pulmonary fibrosis or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
CAMP INTERACTIVE
Have you been looking for an incredible opportunity to positively impact NYC inner-city youth while simultaneously accomplishing one of your personal goals? Then join TeamInteractive to pound the pavement, put the pedal to the metal, and swim like a fish in the name of bridging the digital divide!
CampInteractive (CI) is a Bronx-based nonprofit that teaches teenagers applicable technology skills and provides outdoor leadership adventures. Through this program the youth served are given an opportunity to get outside the city-limits for the first time while learning creative technology skills that will last a lifetime. This process gives students the tools to succeed academically and professionally and inspires the courage to use them.
There are two ways to join TeamInteractive for the NYC Triathalon:
1. As an Individual. ($5,000 raise per person). 3. If you have your own number from the lottery, you can run with the team and benefit from our runner services with no fundraising minimum!
2. As a Relay Team Member. ($5,000 raise per team).
You will be provided with access to the online social giving platform Crowdrise and many resources to help you reach this fundraising commitment. In addition, you will be invited to exclusive training opportunities, inspiring dinner parties, and a host of other activities during the time we are training and fundraising.
So, whatdya say? Do you have what it takes to run on TeamInteractive in the 2012 NYC Triathalon and change the world one mile at a time? I think you do.
To join the team, sign up here: http://bit.ly/rrbebc
Please feel free to reach out to Alexandra with any other questions: alexandra@campinteractive.org
HARLEM LACROSSE AND LEADERSHIP CORPORATION
Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation (HLL) is a youth based organization that builds leadership skills and social responsibility through lacrosse. Initially started as a middle school lacrosse team at Frederick Douglass Academy and aimed at mentoring students in the class room and on the field, HLL now provides dedicated lacrosse coaches to middle schools in Harlem that provide coaching, mentorship and academic support (including tutoring and assistance gaining scholarships to private boarding schools).
With over 50 current middle school students, 40 student alumni, approximately six coaches and a mass of volunteers, HLL has expanded its reach at broadening the experiences and skill sets of Harlem youths to prepare them to become effective leaders in their community. For additional information and news on our program, please visit our website at www.harlemlacrosse.org/.
As a member of our team you’ll receive an HLL race jersey, training program, nutritional guidance and general race support and other tips from individuals who have participated in previous years. The minimum fundraising commitment for this year's 2012 NYC Triathlon is $2,000 per athlete. For more information, please contact us at nyctri@harlemlacrosse.org.
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Ever thought, "I have to do something" when a friend or loved one was diagnosed with melanoma? You're not alone.
Miles for Melanoma participants run, walk, ride or participate in some sort of athletic endeavor to raise money for the MRF. We even had one guy ride a unicycle across the state of Maine! Last year they raised over $30,000!
You know it takes hard work, discipline and time to achieve your goals. So do we. We’re working hard to educate, advocate and support research that will give people with melanoma hope and options. Whatever your goal – to run, walk, cycle, ski or even kayak - being a part of the Miles for Melanoma program means you are part the next research breakthroughs. For those battling melanoma, those advances can’t come soon enough.
For more information, click here. To join the team, please email
MilesForMelanoma@melanoma.org
ASPHALT GREEN, INC
Asphalt Green is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of a
ll ages and backgrounds achieve health through a lifetime of sports and fitness. We serve more than 14,000 at-risk kids for free through our core Community Programs. Waterproofing, a nationally recognized learn-to-swim program has taught more than 30,000 kids to swim for free since 1993. The Recess Enhancement Program, (REP) brings “structured, cooperative play to impossible spaces” at 32 inner-city public schools from Chinatown up to the Bronx. Lastly, AG’s Community Sports Leagues offer a competitive, team experience to more than 450 kids in 8 Harlem schools, offering flag football, girls-only basketball and gymnastics, and soccer throughout the school year.
Please email Corona Sanchez for more information at csanchez@asphaltgreen.org
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
The Animal Medical Center was founded in 1910 on the mission to preserve and protect the health and welfare of animals. Our non-profit veterinary specialty hospital has since played a transformative role in the field of veterinary medicine, to advance veterinary services and pursue promising new areas of study. The AMC continues its mission to keep beloved pets healthy and active by delivering outstanding veterinary care and treatment, generating new knowledge through clinical research, offering advanced training for veterinarians and providing subsidized care for those in need. We are proud to have served the community for over a century and look forward to all that the next 100 years will bring.
As a participant on The Animal Medical Center team, we ask each individual to raise a minimum of $2,500. The funding raised through The AMC’s participation in the triathlon will help support our mission, which includes a renowned Postgraduate Education Program, ground breaking clinical research and our Community Funds, which provide complimentary veterinary care for those of limited means. Please join in the The AMC's effort to provide compassionate services that benefit our clients and the community.
The Animal Medical Center has a total of five race entries available. Please contact Emilie Lewis (emilie.lewis@amcny.org or 212.329.8662) to inquire about registering to race for The AMC team.
THE DRIVE 4 REBECCA
The Drive4Rebecca helps parents of children with special needs to become stronger advocates, helps advance research of autism, and raises funds in support of a number of schools for children with special needs so they can continue the amazing work they do. Our fundraising requirements are $2800 for individuals and $3600 for relay teams.
Learn more at www.Drive4Rebecca.org or send email to info@DriveForRebecca.org.
