Michellie Jones Backs Rappstar’s 6th Annual World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge
This is our third article about this year’s World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge and how it works, you can take a look at the first article HERE. We're announcing the second of many great prizes available to donors: a 3-month coaching package from one of the greatest triathletes of all time – Olympic silver medalist, ITU World Champion, Ironman World Champion, and XTerra World Champion Michellie Jones.
On the fundraising front, since we started last week, we're at just over $36,000. Even without any prizes announced, we've put another $5,000 on top of the $31,000 raised at the dinner – a fantastic start! Many thanks to those who have already made generous donations. We hope to keep the donations rolling in to reach our goal of $100,000 (746 WBR bicycles)!
As in past years, you can donate ANY amount, but ONLY donations of $134 or more (the cost of one bicycle) will make you eligible for prizes. For every multiple of $134 that you donate, you get another entry. $268 earns you double eligibility, $402 earns triple, etc. Donations of 5 bikes ($670) get you an extra spot. And donations of 10 bikes ($1340) get you an extra three spots. For more details, read the first article at the link above or below.
To enter the challenge, you can donate online at the URL below. Like last year, the Ironman Foundation has been very generous in hosting and handling the donation site for us (Thanks, IMF!!!).
Link: crowdrise.com/RappstarCharityChallenge
You can also submit donations via traditional mail at this address:
World Bicycle Relief
Attn: Development
1333 N. Kingsbury Street
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
Award drawing tickets will be assigned automatically from the donations, so please make sure to give us an email or phone number (or both) where we can reach you.
100% of your contributions are tax deductible and will be directed back to World Bicycle Relief.
Thanks for your support and commitment to WBR!
And now, onto the incredible offering from Michellie Jones & Giddy Up Multisports. Let’s face it – Michellie Jones is one of the best female triathletes… ever. She has an Ironman World Championship, Olympic Silver, two ITU World titles, and has a host of other victories to her name. “MJ” now does coaching in addition to her athletic pursuits, and this is your chance to learn from the legend. In her own words:
“It doesn’t matter who you are or what type of triathlon racing you do, Michellie Jones can provide you the necessary knowledge and direction to help you “Live Your Dreams”.
Michellie's donation: 3-month personal coaching package. MSRP – $1,200
The purpose of coaching is not only to provide the building blocks to make you a better athlete, but also to create an environment in which you have all the tools necessary to succeed. It is all about supporting you in a friendly, enjoyable atmosphere – even for those “character building” workouts while fulfilling your dreams. There are plenty of choices but none with Michellie’s Race record and experience. Are you ready for MJ to Coach you for the performance you have been dreaming about?
The Coaching package includes a month-to-month detailed program for 3 months tailored around your specific race goals. Must be redeemed by December 31, 2015.
But more than just being a phenomenal athlete, Michellie strives to make a difference. She's an ardent supporter of World Bicycle Relief on her own, and she's been one of the longest contributors to my fundraiser. Given that many of the recipients of bicycles are young girls using them to get to school, World Bicycle Relief is an idea match for a woman who is herself such an incredible role model to so many. Thank you Michellie for your amazing generosity.
