The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute over $88,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Madison, Wisconsin region in conjunction with the 2016 IRONMAN® Wisconsin triathlon taking place on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund provides community and volunteerism grant opportunities to non-profit organizations where IRONMAN events are held. The IRONMAN Foundation’s contribution will provide support to non-profit needs and initiatives within the local community, and brings the total giveback to more than $967,000 in the region since the first event in Madison in 2003. During 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.
Community Grants The IRONMAN Foundation provides charitable support to a variety of local non-profit organizations that recognize citizens in need and support The Foundation’s mission. The Foundation works with community leaders to identify projects and initiatives and to provide funding in order to support worthwhile causes. This year, The IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund will distribute $25,000 in grants to deserving organizations making a positive impact within Kootenai County. One featured grant recipient, the Coeur d’Alene Parks & Recreation Department, will receive a $10,000 grant to provide low-cost programs with available scholarships for all those who wish to participate in their recreational opportunities.
Even the mental endurance race of law school won’t stop Miriam Swedlow from achieving her dream of racing her first IRONMAN! As a self-proclaimed “DIY Athlete”, Miriam focuses making the sport inviting for all who dare to dream (herself included), rather than having the latest and greatest aero gear. By supporting The IRONMAN Foundation through her race this year, Miriam has given new meaning to her IRONMAN Journey, and knows that no accomplishment is achieved in isolation- she’s so thankful for the Coeur d’Alene race community that will be supporting her through her race day!
As a veteran IRONMAN and endurance athlete with more than his fair share of races under his belt, Zvi Donat has made it his mission to give back in everything that he does. Racing this weekend at IRONMAN Boulder is going to be an incredible experience for him, made even more so by the fact that Zvi is helping to improve the lives of others in the IRONMAN Boulder race community. By raising over $3,700 for IRONMAN race communities through his TEAM IMF Fundraising, Zvi is going to be providing vital grants to local nonprofits within the Boulder community; many of which would not receive funding otherwise.
– 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