Just a note to let you know that Tri-This! Inc. now also has a bank account at Wells Fargo. So now we can actually deposit those checks for the Splash and Dash as well as write them when necessary.
We are currently in debt as has been necessary to establish the team and do a few events.
Tri-This! is unique in using the unique sport of triathlon to train, discipline and lift student athletes from low-income areas in Fresno. For the past two years as Fresno PAL and with a renewed purpose now, we aim to help students go to new heights academically and athletically. Join with me once again as we embark on a $5,000 capital campaign that will:
- eliminate debt incurred in the first 3 months of operation (general liability insurance, government fees, 4 events involving 42 students with some duplicates)
- rent or see if we can receive donated space from a mini-storage facility for bikes, donated clothes not already given out, camping gear etc.)
- extensive bike repairs
- uniforms* (seeking sponsors for these mostly)
Rest assured that for principal exenses and growth we are actively working to find and receive grants. We are working on two currently... but grants take time to process.
Currently the 'goal' event for the crew is the Lemoore Mud Run June 6th. It will probably be mostly paid for by proceeds from the Splash and Dash as well as student fees of $10 'no flake' deposits). We have done this event the last two years.
I wouldn't be doing this nor asking for money if I didn't see results in these students. I wish more people could be with me as when, driving some students up to the snow in January, the suburban grew silent as many of the students saw falling snow for the first time(Joua, Hnuhli, Sovann). The sense of accomplishment when they finish their first triathlon(10+ kids). The motivation to wake up at 4am on a Friday to bring up a failing grade (albert).
Online, one can donate via credit card at
http://www.active.com/donate/
Donations can also be sent to:
Tri-This!
c/o BRANDON DORMAN
2727 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
Please pass along this email as you feel led.
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