Introducing the USA Triathlon Foundation's 1982 Society and Leadership Circle
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by USA Triathlon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA Triathlon Foundation is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking impact circles, known as the "1982 Society" and the "Leadership Circle," designed to give everyone the opportunity to leverage their generosity to make a meaningful difference in triathlon.
The 1982 Society, commemorating the founding year of USA Triathlon, offers a distinctive opportunity for individuals to support our sport by contributing between $1,982 and $9,999 annually. These generous donations will address the areas of greatest need within the sport, ensuring that every athlete has the resources, opportunity and access necessary to succeed.
For those looking to elevate their impact even further, the Leadership Circle presents a premier opportunity to invest $10,000 or more annually towards the USA Triathlon Foundation's key philanthropic priorities. By joining the Leadership Circle, members will directly support initiatives focused on getting kids and youth involved in triathlon, advancing Olympic and Paralympic goals through talent identification and youth development as well as supporting our current Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, and breaking down barriers to provide access to the sport for all.
"Our goal is clear: to harness the collective power of our community and drive positive change within the world of triathlon," said Christi-Marie Butler, Chief Development Officer of the USA Triathlon Foundation. "By joining the 1982 Society or the Leadership Circle, you are not only investing in the future of the sport but also shaping the lives of athletes and enthusiasts across the country."
The USA Triathlon Foundation aims to recruit 400 members to the 1982 Society, generating over $800,000 annually to support the organization's most critical needs. Additionally, the Foundation aspires to welcome 100 members to the Leadership Circle each year, collectively contributing $1 million toward fostering youth participation, achieving Olympic and Paralympic aspirations, and promoting inclusivity within triathlon.
Join us in making a lasting impact and shaping the future of triathlon. Together, we can transform lives, inspire change, and build a stronger, more inclusive triathlon community.
For more information or to join one of these prestigious groups, contact Christi-Marie Butler at Christi-Marie.butler@usatriathlon.org.
1982 Society
Victoria Brumfield
Christi-Marie Butler
Justin Griffee
James Meehan
Brad Shapiro
Marc Harrison
Reginald Waller
Carlos Fernandez
Jason (and Victoria) Floyd (and Anderson)
Sophia Shaw
Meir Bozaglo
Matt McGuire
Gilbert van Roon
Melissa Stockwell
Pippa Michaels
Gabe and Angela Cagwin
Kyle Welch
Linda and David Hargreaves
George Van Meter Jr.
Chris DeRienzo
Katherine Tobin
George Gund
George Van Meter
Kelly Dwyer
Loek Neimeth
Dirk Van Doren
Robert Schaller
Edward Black
Mike Long
Staci Brode
Justin Model
Susan and Jonathan Olesky
Jeff Nichols
Cornerstone LLC
Leadership Circle
Rocky Harris
Paul Gompers
Cindy Mason
Mark Benson
Alexander Egan
Jeff Carbiener
Stephen Ban
Kevin Haas
Chuck Hengel
Marcianne Jenkins
Robert Lynch
Bill Shenkin
Mike Wien
Peter Viscardo
Scott Ortwein
Cheryl Perry
About USA Triathlon Foundation
The USA Triathlon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the charitable arm of USA Triathlon. With its mission to transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike and run, the Foundation serves to generate a greater impact on the multisport community through charitable giveback and grants that advance the Foundation’s three pillars: (1) Encourage youth participation; (2) Inspire pathways to access and inclusion; and (3) Ignite Olympic/Paralympic dreams. Since the Foundation was established in 2014, it has provided millions of dollars in grants to organizations and individuals in pursuit of its mission and pillars to create a healthier United States through triathlon.
About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
