Saturday Spotlight --- Team Spina Bifida -- Make Non-Profit Racing a Part of Your 2012 Journey

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...

 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!





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Running for a Cause - Saturday's Spotlight

Enduramoms loves to shine a spotlight on women of endurance that are working hard for a worthy cause.  Here's to what I hope will become a recurring theme on this blog:  The Enduramoms Saturday Spotlight.  If you know of a strong woman and/or mom that is running for a great cause...drop us an email and let us know!
 If you're one of those runners or triathletes who LOVES to support runners, selfless enough to run for a great cause or maybe you're just addicted to that warm fuzzy feeling you get every time you help others ... I've got a great person and cause for you to support!  Skip a latte today and donate that small bit to charity. 

Enduramoms Saturday Spotlight for August 7th, 2010 - Ashley of BGR

First: Check out the Black Girls Run website for super tips on running, nutrition, training, African American haircare, gear reviews, and more! Ashley and Toni have put a lot of work into building this informative running site to get women moving and keep the flow of inspiration out there.

Second:  Sponsor Ashley in the 2010 ING NYC Marathon.  Ashley is running on behalf of the American Heart Association ... which, of course, is a fine organization.  Her fundraising goal is $3000 ... and she needs a little help from her friends to hit that big race day goal by November 7th.  Isn't it worth donating the cost of a single day's latte $ to a great organization like the American Heart Association?  Did you realize that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in black females is 44.7%? If that figure frightens you as much as it does me...do something today and kick in some support to fight against heart disease!

Third:  Well I don't have a third.... I just love saying 1st and second.

Be sure to tell BGR that Enduramoms sent you :)

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