Member Charities

Our members do much more in our community than just bike and run. Here are some of the activities our members are involved in:

**NOTE: Information listed here is not officially supported or endorsed by the Austin Duathletes organization.**

	Charity: Girls on the Run Member: Shorey Russell Description: Our mission is “to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.” Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a prevention program that uses the power of running to help preteen girls in 3rd through 8th grade develop self-respect and value a healthy lifestyle. Our curricula address the development of the ‘whole’ girl – her physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
	Charity: Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc Member: Joni Moore Description: The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Inc. was founded, October 23, 2003 to help support surviving U.S. Military children who have lost a parent in the Afghanistan or Iraq wars by providing them with College Grants. Our College Grant Program has been expanded to include both U.S. Military children and spouses who have either lost a loved one as a result of the Afghanistan or Iraq wars or have a disabled parent or spouse who was injured during a deployment to either war. Our second objective is to help the surviving members of these families with financial assistance. Our goal is to make awards to applicants in need, some whose funds were raised in their particular State that have children under the age of 18, and who are in need of assistance with housing, repairs, utilities, medical expenses, groceries, clothing, school supplies and other expenses deemed necessary in order to help alleviate their need. There is no substitute for a parent, but we strive to ease their pain and suffering and honor the memories of our fallen soldiers.
	Charity: Lance Armstrong Foundation Member: Tim Stansbury Description: On Sunday, October 26 I will once again be riding in the LIVESTRONG Challenge. This is the signature event for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Every dollar you donate goes to helping make life better for the over 10 million Americans affected by cancer. Thanks.