Hello friends:

I have signed up to compete in the Chicago Triathlon International distance on August 26th. I decided to race for the folks at Dare2Tri as I really believe in their mission, and I hope you can help them out with a donation of any amount. 

Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization with the mission to positively impact the lives of athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments by developing their skills in paratriathlon. Dare2tri empowers individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to be physically active, engaged with their community, and helps them set and reach goals. Dare2tri changes lives by boosting individuals’ self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.

Beginning with only a handful of athletes, Dare2tri has impacted more lives and helped more athletes cross the finish line than ever imagined. Dare2tri wants to keep the momentum going and continue to inspire many more athletes far into the future.

Also, below are some costs associated with Dare2tri’s adaptive equipment. It can be helpful to share some of these as you ask for donations.

• $1,000 covers operating costs for two recreational athletes for one season
• $3,500 purchases a racing wheelchair
• $4,000 secures a tandem bicycle
• $5,500 covers the cost of a racing hand bicycle
• $10,000 covers the cost of a prosthetic running leg

Dare2tri transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities and visual impairments by helping them be active through the sport of triathlon. It’s more than just the swim, bike, and run—Dare2tri is a community of people that believe ability is limitless when you set your mind to something. Dare2tri builds confidence and self-worth, and makes physical activity a way of life for people of all abilities.

Dare2tri is proud to partner with the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon to build a fundraising team. All funds raised by the Dare2tri Race2Raise Team will provide equipment, training, and programs that give people with physical disabilities and visual impairments the opportunity to lead active, healthy lifestyles.