Over $1.5 Million Raised in 2014 for Over 70 Charities Worldwide
BOULDER, CO (July 22, 2014) — Race Across America (RAAM), has been known as the toughest endurance cycling event, but few know that for many the heart and strength to compete and finish the race comes from the desire to bring awareness and raise money for charities of the athletes choosing.
2014 was a banner year for both the Race Across America and Race Across the West (RAW). There were big names participating, records broken, and an incredible amount raised for over 70 charities. RAAM and RAW have always been events that offer a perfect platform for raising charitable dollars and awareness for causes all around the world.
For over 30 years Race Across America and Race Across the West have been two of the rare events in which amateurs can line up and compete against professionals.
RAAM had three media teams covering the action start to finish, not to mention 30,000 social media followers. This coverage highlights not only the races themselves, but the amazing fundraising stories of the competitors.
This year, solo and team racers in RAAM and RAW generated over $1.5 Million for over 70 deserving charities. Team Intrepid Fallen Heroes out of New York raised the most money in the history of RAAM by generating $650,000 for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which benefits U.S Military personnel wounded or injured during their service and their families.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to be of some help to those returning heroes who need it. RAAM was a perfect platform for us to raise awareness and support for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Whatever pain and suffering we felt during RAAM, we know the huge numbers of outstanding men and women have been through much more in the service of our country and the least we could do was race across America and give a little back,” Commented Winston Fisher, Team Intrepid Fallen Heroes.
Other top teams were Team Innovation Africa raising $200,000 bringing (clean water, health care, etc.) to African nations; London Pride Spinhalers coming in with $100,000 for Asthma in the UK; Team PHenominal Hope with $86,000 for Pulmonary Hypertension; Bike US for MS raised $85,000 for Multiple Sclerosis; and Pippa Middleton’s team, Team Michael Matthews Foundation raised $83,000 building schools in remote places around the world.
Early registration for 2015 RAAM and RAW is now open at www.raceacrossamerica.org.
More About RAAM
RAAM and SOUL EVENTS are world leaders in the sport of endurance bicycle racing. The team is responsible for the Race Across America (RAAM), the world’s premier ultra-endurance bicycle race, a 3000-mile coast-to-coast race across the USA, as well as the Race Across the West (RAW), an 860-mile race across the Western US, the RAAM Cycling Challenge Series, and the 6-12-24 Hour Endurance Time Trail World Championships. In addition, they offer seminars on endurance bicycle racing and sanction endurance races worldwide. Visit online at www.raceacrossamerica.org & www.raceacrossthewest.org.
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