HUNTER KEMPER WINS THE 2011 JANUS CHARITY CHALLENGE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
In a measure of altruism instead of athleticism, five professional athletes vied for a $20,000 charity prize purse, divided between their favorite charities based on the number of votes cast by athletes, fans and supporters through the course of the 2011 Life Time Race to the Toyota Cup triathlon series. More than 5400 unique votes were cast in this first ever pro athlete competition.
The results are as follows:
1st Place: Hunter Kemper for A-T children's Project: 2256 votes
2nd Place: Becky Lavelle for Jenny's Light: 1587 votes
3rd Place: Andy Potts for Eleonore Rocks: 1100 votes
4th Place: Matty Reed for Blazeman Foundation for ALS: 637 votes
5th Place: David Thompson for World Bicycle Relief: 476 votes
The People's Choice Awards program was designed to raise awareness around the Janus Chiarty Challenge, a unique fundraising competition for triathletes looking to make their race about more than just crossing the finish line. Athletes can raise money for the charity of their choice, and Janus offers a $20,000 charity prize purse to the top fundraisers at select Life Time Race to the Toyota Cup races. Look for details on next year's program coming in early 2012.
ABOUT THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Those who are serious about the sport of triathlon, compete. Those who are passionate about it, compete to win. The Life Time Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup attracts some of the best and most competitive triathletes in the field. But there’s more to this competition than most people know. This year, five professional triathletes racing to the Toyota Cup were motivated by more than just a place on the podium. They were racing for a charitable cause they feel deeply about and a chance to further that cause.
As ambassadors of the sport and champions for charity, these pro triathletes were invited by Janus, a Denver-based global investment company, to compete for a special $20,000 charitable prize purse. Introduced in 2011 as part of the Janus Charity Challenge, Janus’ successful charitable fundraising program, this competition is unique in that it is the voice and choice of the people that determines which pro and which charity wins.
Appropriately billed the Janus Charity Challenge People’s Choice Awards, this contest is a test of altruism, not athleticism. Here’s how it works:
• Each of Janus’ Pro Athlete Partners has identified the charity they are most passionate about.
• Anyone and everyone can vote for the athlete or charity that inspires them most.
• The $20,000 charity prize purse will be divided among all charities based on the number of votes each athlete/charity receives
Whether it’s the athlete or the charity that inspires you, a vote for your favorite competitor can make the world a better place, and the race a better race.
1st place award: $6,000
2nd place award: $5,000
3rd place award: $4,000
4th place award: $3,000
5th place award: $2,000
