I am training for my first Ironman triathlon, Ironman Louisville Kentucky on August 29th. Race day is nearing as it is less than 8 weeks away! I have decided to turn my last weeks of training into a fundraising drive for the Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club. In addition to raising funds for the club, I am also visiting the club once a week, writing them a weekly letter and interacting with the kids. I hope to inspire them, they definitely inspire me!
The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor provides a safe place for youth to learn and grow. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. I chose the Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor as my non-profit to support, because I believe in their mission and I want to inspire youth to dream big, work hard and believe in their goals. If you wish to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor, please click on this link.
On a related note, Mission Tri, a non-profit from the Detroit area is organizing an “Olympic Day” on Friday, July 30th at the Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor. We are seeking 100 volunteers to coach and mentor children for the 4-hour event. You will be paired with 2-3 kids. The event runs in conjunction with Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon and organizers have worked out the details so you can give back and race well! Please, consider volunteering for the day! You do not have to be a Steelhead participant or a triathlete to participate. You just need an appreciation for fitness and the desire to positively impact a child’s life. For more details and to register as a volunteer please click on this link.
Thank you for considering both options to give back and inspire our youth!
Andrea Hutchins
