The “Magic” of Lake Placid lived up to its allure on Sunday July 24th as 3,055 athletes took to the course of IRONMAN Lake Placid 2016. With sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s, 139 Foundation Athletes strived to hear the words, “You are an IRONMAN!”
“The grant has been an absolute game-changer for our organization. In addition to exploring America’s most iconic National Parks and summiting world-class peaks all over the United States, we now have the funding we need to make our backyard in beautiful Boulder more accessible for people with disabilities,” said Executive Director of Paradox Sports, Mike Neustedter. “Our community has been requesting more local services for years and we are now able to lead local participants up Boulder’s famous Flatirons and host rock climbing programs in both Boulder and Eldorado Canyon thanks to the support of the IRONMAN Foundation.”
Racing IRONMAN Vineman as a TEAM IMF athlete hits close to home for William Severi, literally . As a 30+ year local Santa Rosa resident, William is using his TEAM IMF journey to give back to the community that has supported him on race day, and beyond. Having been among the many athletes that travel through the IRONMAN Vineman course on training rides and runs, William will be making an impact right in his backyard this year. It is evident through his outstanding fundraising (currently at $7,440 raised) that this race is not just about crossing that finish line at the end of the month, it’s about making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Representatives from all three organizations will work to rebuild a Community Center in Manta, Ecuador as part of All You Need is Ecuador IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador race week
Representatives from all three organizations will work to rebuild a Community Center in Manta, Ecuador as part of All You Need is Ecuador IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador race week
Longtime IRONMAN Foundation Athlete, Peter Anderson, was selected to be an IRONMAN Foundation TEAM IMF Ambassador for the 2016 season, where his passion and expertise are vital to showcasing what The IRONMAN Foundation is all about. He began his journey with The IRONMAN Foundation in 2009, when he raced his first IRONMAN as a Foundation Athlete, and has been an incredible ambassador for our programs ever since. Luck seemed to be on his side after all the good he has done for IRONMAN communities, as he secured his slot to the 2016 IRONMAN World Championships through the Legacy Program Drawing and he could not be more thrilled! With IRONMAN Vineman also on the schedule, Peter will be fundraising again this year as an IRONMAN Foundation TEAM IMF Ambassador, and continuing to help us make a difference our communities through fundraising and goodwill.
The IRONMAN Foundation ® will facilitate and distribute over $27,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Muncie, Indiana community in conjunction with the 2016 IRONMAN ® 70.3 ® Muncie triathlon taking place on Saturday, July 9, 2016. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteer grant opportunities to non-profit organizations where U.S. IRONMAN events are held. In 2016, The IRONMAN Foundation will distribute more than $1.6 million in grant funding to support the needs of IRONMAN race communities across North America.
– Mike Reilly, who has called half a million athletes across the finish line, will add to his total at the 2024 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series
– Ambassador team includes 20 carefully selected age group athletes led by recently retired “Voice of IRONMAN” and Ambassador Team Captain, Mike Reilly – 2023 IRONMAN Foundation schedule consists of 18 service projects with a focus on DE&I, military & first responders, volunteerism, as well as health & wellness
– Milestone commemorates numerous achievements made across two decades, including monumental partnerships and millions raised for race communities – The IRONMAN Foundation kicks off anniversary year with Team IMF Webinar hosted by Ambassador Captain and IRONMAN Hall of Fame member, Mike Reilly
– $20,000 worth of bicycles and toys to be delivered to 4KIDS Southwest Florida by Country Music artist Ryan Kinder and The IRONMAN Foundation staff
– The IRONMAN Foundation supports the Kona Community Aquatic Center with $100,000 in grant funding – Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation awarded Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant as part of $40,000 provided by the IRONMAN Foundation