Out of all of the possible charities to run with why Dare2tri? I first learned about Dare2tri through training with CoFounder Dan Tun with the Edge marathon group.  Hearing about what they’ve accomplished struck a cord with me. As a Nike employee one of our core principles is, if you have a body you’re an athlete. Anyone can take part in sport and Dare2tri is providing that ability. So, really it was a no brainer to do all that I can to help someone take part in something they might not have thought they could do.

The following is just a little bit of what Dare2tri does for the community.

Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization with the mission to positively impact the lives of athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments by developing their skills in paratriathlon. Dare2tri empowers individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to be physically active, engaged with their community, and helps them set and reach goals. Dare2tri changes lives by boosting individuals’ self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.

Since 2011, Dare2tri has worked with athletes of all ability levels from beginner to elite by serving youth, adults, and injured service members who have a physical disability such as amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and those with visual impairments and blindness.

Check out their 2018 impact statement here. 2018 Impact statement

Peep their amazing video as well. The Tribe