Commitment. To the race. To the cause. To making life - and lives - better.
We continue to be astounded by the commitment of our Janus Charity Challenge athletes who turn their passion for Ironman into compassion for individuals that face far greater challenges than those that athletes experience on race day.
Since the program's inception in 2001, the Janus Charity Challenge has raised over $40 million for hundreds of deserving nonprofit organizations across the United States, serving communities across the globe. Together we are helping to build more promising futures for our families, our neighborhoods and our world.
2010 Janus Charity Challenge Preliminary Results
Congratulations to the 44 athletes at Ironman Coeur d'Alene who raised over $1.7 million for the charities of their choice.
The preliminary results are as follows:
The top fundraiser is Jim Yanoschik, who raised $1,135,391.81 for Rotaplast International. Jim’s nonprofit will receive a $10,000 contribution from Janus. Jim also gets a complimentary entry into the US Ironman race of his choice over the next 12 months.
2nd place – Our second place fundraiser is Craig VanEss, who raised $185,950.31 for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc.. This nonprofit will receive an additional $8,000 from Janus.
3rd place – Christina Calvello-Huber reached third place by raising $79,112.94 for the Equestrian Connection. Christina’s nonprofit will receive an extra donation of $6,000.
4th place – Tracy Lorenz is our fourth place fundraiser by supporting SIDS of Illinois with $49,031 in contributions. SIDS of Illinois will receive an additional contribution of $4,000.
5th place – Michael Esposito raised $45,000 for National PKU Alliance, qualifying his nonprofit for an additional $2,000.
The following athletes are eligible for a $750.00 contribution to their beneficiary:
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Mark Allen, Life Choices Clinic
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Toby Anderson, Next Generation Mentoring
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Aaron Azevedo, Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest
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david berman, tigerlily
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David Bond, The Hope Project
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Benoit Collard, Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
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Joe Crelier, Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation
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Judy Daggett, Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee
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Ted Etten, Vaness Behan Crisis Nursery
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Nicholas Gaitan, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Joel Garza, Inland Northwest FCA
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Joe Hafner, Vision House
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Jonathan Taylor Haley, The Transforming Center
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Jon Hoffman, The Hope Project
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Jenny Holzaepfel, CARE USA
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Jeffrey Koh, Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation
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Andrew Kosove, DAV - Disable Veterans
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Christy Lan, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Amy Larson, Tehyathon, Inc.
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Andy Larson, Tehyathon
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Kevin Marr, Tacoma Rescue Mission
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Michelle Nation, Voices for Children
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piper newby, the hope project
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Art Nichols, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Mary Posey, Cancer Network of Sanders County
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Scott Robertson, Wounded Warrior Project
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Lance Sappington, International OCD Foundation
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Rich Soares, Cancer League of Colorado
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Laura Jean Wilcox, Water For People
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Heath Wiltse, Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation
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The following athletes have qualified for an additional $100 contribution to their charity:
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Daniel Dobson, Leukemia and Lymphoma society
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Carrie Larson, First Descents
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Sarah McKibben, Atlanta Humane Society
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Scott Nye, Girl Scouts of Eastern Montana and Northern Idaho
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Steve Riback, Blazeman Foundation for ALS
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Steve Riback, Friendship Circle
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Rebecca Shaw, American Cancer Society
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Mike Smith, National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation
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Jared Wilson, Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area
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2009 Janus Charity Challenge Results_______________________________
Ironman Coeur d'Alene: 36 athletes, 34 charities, $3,180,165.96 raised
Ironman Lake Placid: 57 athletes, 44 charities, $939,248.61 raised
Ironman Louisville: 35 athletes, 31 charities, $308,124.53 raised
Ironman Wisconsin: 67 athletes, 52 charities, $613,840.95 raised
Ironman World Championship: 18 athletes, 19 charities, $196,110.02 raised
Ironman Florida: 41 athletes, 38 charities, $424,558.45 raised
Ironman Arizona: 47 athletes, 46 charities, $1,136,139.89 raised
Total Raised in 2009: $6,798,188.41
JCC IN THE NEWS
Click on the link(s) below to view news stories about our Janus Charity Challenge athletes!
"Racing for Cystic Fibrosis" - MindfulMetropolis.com, July 9, 2010
"Janus Charity Challenge Fundraising Makes Horse Cents" - Ironman.com, Thursday, July 1, 2010
"Bringing Ironman into focus for blind athletes. C Different Foundation makes racing a reality for the visually impaired."
- Ironman.com, April 27, 2010
"Ironman Veteran Stays Committed to the Race - And to helping Haiti's children" - Ironman.com, March 25, 2010
"Jordan Rapp races for World Bicycle Relief" - Ironman.com, March 1, 2010
If you’d like to submit a news story that was written about your participation in the program, please submit it to januscharitychallenge@janus.com and we’ll post it on our website.
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