The Rye Tri Club, newly formed as a 501(c) 3 organization, combines a zeal for triathlon with a belief in fueling charitable donations to three key charities: the Challenged Athletes Foundation, MAC Angels Foundation, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Recently, the club awarded $3,000 to each of the three organizations.
The Rye Tri Club, newly formed as a 501(c) 3 organization, combines a zeal for triathlon with a belief in fueling charitable donations to three key charities: the Challenged Athletes Foundation, MAC Angels Foundation, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Recently, the club awarded $3,000 to each of the three organizations.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation gives physically challenged persons a chance to lead active lives through exercise and competitive sports. The foundation believes this type of freedom and accomplishment heightens self-esteem, promotes independence, and improves quality of life.
MAC Angels Foundation provides compassion, education and resources to patients, families, and caregivers affected by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “Angels” have dealt with the challenges of ALS personally and they use their experience to help others by listening, supporting, and recommending solutions to individual concerns.
LLS works to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. It funds lifesaving research around the world to combat leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.
The Rye Tri Club has experienced steady growth over the past few years; current membership is about 285 individuals. All board and committee members, coaches, and mentors volunteer their time to help keep the club running smoothly. Sponsors help the club to achieve its charitable mission.
Club members range from beginners to highly competitive athletes who are passionate about promoting the healthy lifestyle of triathlon. In addition to volunteering, they are also qualifying for and competing in a variety of races — both triathlon (on track for Kona World Championship qualification) and non-triathlon (Boston Marathon and the 28-mile Manhattan island swim race are two examples).
Membership is open to runners, swimmers, cyclists, and triathletes worldwide, and not limited to Rye residents. For more information, visit www.ryetriclub.com.
