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Athlete's Selected Charity Links, Quotes & Descriptions

Here is the list of organizations and charities being supported by this project.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Western New York grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

"The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York is very excited about teaming up with the Ironman Triathletes. We wish you the best of luck as you train and thank you for helping us make wishes come true for local children with life-threatening illnesses."

Jenny Werner
Associate Director
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York

Athletes - Mary Eggers, Gae Orsini, Bob Tubbs, Jim Henderson, Andy Maskery, Ellie Hirshberg

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The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and the prevention of cruelty.

 

"The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm is grateful to the athletes of the Ironman Competition for lending their strength to make a difference in the lives of thousands of needy animals. Good luck and enjoy the competition!"

Jim Tedford,
President/CEO Humane Society at Lollypop Farm

Athletes - Bob Tubbs, David Soule

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The Greater Rochester Enterprise is a regional economic development organization supported by a team of private and public sector leaders dedicated to improving the economic performance of Greater Rochester.

“We are excited that Bob Tubbs is participating in the 2003 Lake Placid Ironman Triathelete event, and wish him well.  We are very pleased that Greater Rochester Enterprise has been chosen to be one of his charitable selections.” 

Michael A. Finney, President and Chief Operating Officer – Greater Rochester Enterprise

Athletes - Bob Tubbs

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Flower City Habitat for Humanity is working to eliminate poverty and substandard housing by building simple, affordable houses in partnership with low-income families and volunteers
 

"For low income families, the dream of home ownership is achieved only through persistence and determination. Our triathletes are showing that same spirit of determination as they build the strength, endurance and winning attitude essential for an Iron victory!"

Diane Davis, Resource Manager

Athletes - Tim Howland

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An affiliate of Hillside Family of Agencies, Hillside Children's Center is a leading provider of mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities, and special education services to children and families throughout Western and Central New York.

"It is Hillside's honor to be affiliated with the Ironman Triathletes. We thank you for the excellent example that you are providing to the entire community, and specifically, to our region's young people."

Tom Hildebrandt, President, Hillside Children's Foundation

Athletes - David Soule

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Alternatives for Battered Women offers safe and nurturing shelter for women endangered by domestic violence and their children. We help women stay safe, help them access Family Court to obtain orders of protection, and provide them with information about community resources. We can answer questions about hurtful dating relationships or the warning signs that their partner is becoming abusive. Often, we simply help people who need to talk to someone, someone who understands.

"Alternatives for Battered Women is very grateful to be chosen by athletes of the 2003 Lake Placid Ironman Challenge, to receive charitable contributions to help victims of domestic violence and their children.  Best wishes to you as you train to win the Ironman Challenge!"

Cathy Mazzotta - Executive Director of Alternatives for Battered Women, Inc

Athletes - Ellie Hirshberg

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The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation – Greater Rochester Area Chapter is committed to developing the means to fund the research targeted to cure and control CF and to improve the length and quality of life of those with the disease.

"The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is grateful to be selected to receive a portion of the charitable contributions raised through the training efforts of the Rochester Area Tri Athletes training for the Lake Placid Ironman Challenge.  Thank you for helping us fund our mission so that together we can help all those living with CF. The children with CF and their families are so appreciative. Welcome to TEAM CF!”

Jo Anne Fournier

Executive Director –
CF Foundation Greater Rochester Area Chapter

Athletes – John Kozik

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The Department of Pediatrics /Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong (Strong Memorial Hospital) at the University of Rochester Medical Center has a long tradition of excellence. Our goals are to create new knowledge to improve children's health, to provide outstanding service to children and their families, and to train the next generation of scholars, clinicians, and teachers.

"We are honored to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from "Tri-ing Harder".  Best of luck to all of the Iron Man tri-athletes, and thank you for helping us help the kids."

Mr. R. Scott Rasmussen -
Executive Director of Development & Community Affairs

Athletes – Bob Tubbs

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"Children Awaiting Parents is honored to be selected by David Soule — an adoptee — as part of the Ironman triathlon.  His compassion for children awaiting a "forever family" is commendable.  Best of Luck, David and thank you!" 

Ellen R. Scalzo, Executive Director

Athletes – Dave Soule
 

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