Rappstar’s 4th Annual World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge
It’s that time of the year again! Time for the fourth running of the Rappstar World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge. For those who are not familiar with me or this effort, my name is Jordan Rapp. I am an American professional triathlete that races around the world (and spends a great deal of time swimming, cycling, and running to prepare for these races). I also have a huge desire to give back whenever and whatever I can, and World Bicycle Relief is one of my favorite avenues to do this.
How does the Challenge work? Traditionally, I’ve paired the fundraiser with my race at Ironman Arizona in November. This year, however, I won’t be toeing the start line in Tempe, so I’m running the challenge between my key races at the Leadman 250 Epic in Bend, OR on September 22, and the Ironman World Championship on October 13.
Last year, we raised over $37,000 for WBR. The years before, it was $34,501 and $22,675. This year, we’ve set the lofty goal of $50,250 (375 bikes total). Being a triathlete (like many of you), it’s just not in my nature to set easy goals – and I hope that with your help, we can achieve this one. We could literally change the lives of hundreds of well-deserving folks in rural Africa.
More specifically, the money goes towards bringing bikes to people in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Many are school children who face extremely long commutes – up to nearly 4 hours each way. It also provides the supplies and training of new field mechanics to care for those bikes. Just think, in the same time you complete your marathon portion of the Ironman, these kids are just getting to school. But, unlike you and I, who have a place to rest our feet after the hard day, they’ll have to do it all over again at the end of the day. So, why not take the step and provide a bike by joining World Bicycle Relief and my charity challenge and help give back through the power of bicycles.
As you will see below, many of my sponsors and other supporters have been VERY generous in donating several awards for the challenge. The challenge awards will be done electronically, on a roll-down
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