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At IRONMAN Texas 2018, the IRONMAN Foundation partnered with Rebuilding Together Houston to rebuild two homes affected by Hurricane Harvey. When Harvey’s record flood waters devastated much of southeast Texas, the IRONMAN community stepped up to support our Humanitarian Relief Effort Campaign. Athletes painted the exterior and the interior of the homes of Ms. Dorothy and Mr. Ronald prior to tackling 140.6 miles that weekend.

At IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside 2018, the IRONMAN Foundation partnered with the Challenged Athletes Foundation to host a Junior Seau Foundation adaptive surf clinic for children, women and men with physical challenges where they learned to paddle, surf and catch some waves. For our participants, service project volunteers, TriClubs, teams and athletes, it was a day full of smiles, stoke and inspiration. #RaceForMore

As part of IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico and in partnership with Buena Vibra Foundation, New York Health & Racquet Club and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, we adopted the nearby community of Barrio Ingenio, which remains devastated by Hurricane Maria. Grant funding will support the Buena Vibra Foundation’s ongoing roof reconstruction work, and on Monday, March 19, IRONMAN Foundation volunteers were transported to Barrio Ingenio for a Community Revitalization Volunteer Day. Working as teams in collaboration with community residents and leaders, we cleared debris, painted and cleaned several homes. Together we created a long-term, lasting impact and assisted with the emotional revitalization of the community by turning their post-hurricane shelters back into a vibrant community of homes. Join us: www.ironmanfoundation.org/imf-in-service

“The Athlete In You, A Proud Tradition” a morning at Salt River High School with the Salt River Children’s Foundation was our service project at IRONMAN Arizona. SRHS students in grades 7-12 participated in fitness and nutrition workshops with local IRONMAN athletes from Salt River, as well as IRONMAN athletes from around the world. Students learned from the experts in athletic preparation, yoga and meditation, as well as healthy eating, including an “athlete fuel” lunch. It was a morning full of inspiration, wellness and tradition. We #RaceForMore

The IRONMAN Foundation and Make A Wish Foundation partnered for the first time at the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship to bring 12 year old Wish Kid Nicholas Purschke of St. Louis, MO to Kona to meet his triathlon heroes. Watch Nicholas’ inspiring story, his brave battle with ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy) and his adventure in Kona. #AnythingIsPossible #RaceForMore

In 2017, more than 1,800 athletes volunteered at 14 service projects in IRONMAN race communities, creating change in countless lives. Take this trip around the globe and join us at your next race and #RaceForMore . Give globally, act locally. www.ironmanfoundation.org

In 2017, 29 athletes raced the IRONMAN World Championship and raised a record-breaking $850,000 in support of the IRONMAN Foundation’s programs including the Community Fund and Women For Tri. Check out this recap and join us. We #RaceForMore .

Our IRONMAN Foundation Service Project at the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship was a large-scale swim initiative for local youth in partnership with the Freeman Family Foundation and Chattanooga Youth & Family Development. Some youth will receive scholarships to learn to swim and others will receive scholarships to join their local swim team. The initiative culminated with a late afternoon awards ceremony and swim exhibition where youth swam with IRONMAN athletes and celebrated their achievements with Chattnooga Mayor Andy Berke, IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick and Freeman Family #RaceForMore

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