It's Saturday Spotlight time. Saturdays are the day to shine a spotlight on worthy non-profit causes or that superior mom-athlete who moves mountains to get the job done, inspires others, or is a coach/role model to her trainees.
Today's feature is one of those worthy non-profit orgs...
Here's some additional info on Team Spina Bifida, from their site.
What is Team Spina Bifida?
Team Spina Bifida is the Spina Bifida Association's new athletic program, developed for Spina Bifida supporters across the country to train for and complete a marathon, half-marathon, or other endurance event (like triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, etc.) or participate in a team sporting event designed to RAISE MONEY and AWARENESS for the Spina Bifida Association (SBA).
How does it work?
After you sign up with Team Spina Bifida, you will raise money for SBA while training for your event. SBA will cover the costs for you to participate in the event, including travel to/from event, lodging, and entry fee for event. In exchange, you agree to raise a minimum amount for SBA. SBA will provide you with fundraising tips, ideas, forms, online webpage, and constant support along the way! Your participation will make a HUGE difference for those affected with Spina Bifida.
Why join Team Spina Bifida?
If you are passionate about Spina Bifida and helping those affected, this is a great way to get into the game to help. Many with Spina Bifida can't run or even walk one mile, let alone 26.2 miles - but you can do it for them! Pledge to make a difference by pushing your own boundaries and sign up today!
There are a LOT of extremely popular late season races on their fundraising calendar this year.... Marine Corp Marathon, Miami Beach Halloween Half (oooh that sounds fun!), and the New York City Marathon .... just to name a few. Big races like these are made for gathering a huge group of family and friends to join the cause.
You can find out more about this national non-profit and how you can help by visiting their site.
Enjoy your Saturday!
Join the Enduramoms revolution on Facebook or Google+ today!
Today's feature is one of those worthy non-profit orgs...
Team Spina Bifida is looking for athletes to raise money for The Spina Bifida Association while training for The Kaua'i Marathon (voted one of the best road races EVER) or other endurance sporting events. Did someone say endurance? So ... consider dedicating one of your 2012 races this season to this great non-profit. There's always room in the 2012 Enduramoms journey for some non-profit love, right? In fact, I'd consider a non-profit inspired race as an integral part of your journey this year. You never know where a journey might lead you....and that's half the fun. You might just make a new friend or add a family to your circle of friends for life by doing something like this. Sometimes when your personal motivation runs low, you get a boost by knowing that your efforts are going to help someone else in need. Also, in the interest of transparency, I have no personal ties to this particular organization, but do know that they are a longstanding legitimitate US non-profit. If you're a fact checker like me, feel free to browse the public record of their non-profit filings and annual reports...etc.
Also, they've achieved a multi-year 4-star charity rating by Charity Navigator. Bookmark that site while you're at it... and you can run any other charity names through it this year to ensure you're always fundraising for a legitimate group.
Here's some additional info on Team Spina Bifida, from their site.
What is Team Spina Bifida?
Team Spina Bifida is the Spina Bifida Association's new athletic program, developed for Spina Bifida supporters across the country to train for and complete a marathon, half-marathon, or other endurance event (like triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, etc.) or participate in a team sporting event designed to RAISE MONEY and AWARENESS for the Spina Bifida Association (SBA).
How does it work?
After you sign up with Team Spina Bifida, you will raise money for SBA while training for your event. SBA will cover the costs for you to participate in the event, including travel to/from event, lodging, and entry fee for event. In exchange, you agree to raise a minimum amount for SBA. SBA will provide you with fundraising tips, ideas, forms, online webpage, and constant support along the way! Your participation will make a HUGE difference for those affected with Spina Bifida.
Why join Team Spina Bifida?
If you are passionate about Spina Bifida and helping those affected, this is a great way to get into the game to help. Many with Spina Bifida can't run or even walk one mile, let alone 26.2 miles - but you can do it for them! Pledge to make a difference by pushing your own boundaries and sign up today!
There are a LOT of extremely popular late season races on their fundraising calendar this year.... Marine Corp Marathon, Miami Beach Halloween Half (oooh that sounds fun!), and the New York City Marathon .... just to name a few. Big races like these are made for gathering a huge group of family and friends to join the cause.
You can find out more about this national non-profit and how you can help by visiting their site.
Enjoy your Saturday!
Join the Enduramoms revolution on Facebook or Google+ today!
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