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Girls in the Game's Triathlon Team: TRI-4-GIG

TRI-ing for girls' health!

It’s no secret that today’s girls face countless obstacles. Peer-pressure, low self-esteem, lack of activity, poor nutrition, and obesity are a few of the most pressing issues. We invite you to become part of our TRI-4-GIG team of distinguished champions and everyday heroes - and make a difference in the life of a girl!

Since its inception in 1995, Girls in the Game (GIG) has emerged as a leader in the field of girls’ health and fitness, enhancing the health and self-esteem of over 15,000 girls in the Chicagoland area. Offering a wide variety of programming, Girls in the Game empowers girls to make better decisions with regards to their overall health, as well as to develop the confidence and leadership skills necessary to succeed both on and off the field.

The goal of TRI-4-GIG is to build awareness and support of Girls in the Game, through raising funds and promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Completing a triathlon through TRI-4-GIG exemplifies the four pillars of our mission: Sports, Health, Leadership, & Life! The accomplishment of this goal symbolizes many of the important lessons girls learn through our programming: fitness, mental & physical endurance, smart eating, peer-education, leadership, and much more!

There are 2 membership opportunities to race for TRI-4-GIG:

The minimum requested fundraising amount is $100, which could help:
• Provide a scholarship to our college-bound girls who participate as peer sports & health educators in our programs
• Provide a stipend to our counselors-in-training for our sports & leadership summer camp
• Fund a sports or health-related career exploration field trip for a group of Girls’ Advisory Board members
• Fund our youth TRI-4-GIG team

Raising $100 qualifies you as an Associate TRI-4-GIG member, providing access to a:
• Free web-based fundraising page through Active.com
• TRI-4-GIG Welcome Package
• Enrollment in the e-newsletter and motivational emails
• Making a difference in the life of a girl!!!

Those that raise and submit a minimum of $500 by race day are qualified as Full TRI-4-GIG members and will have access to all of the above as well as:
• Inclusion in raffles, prize-package drawings and surprise incentives
• Official Team Gear (dri-fit jersey, running socks, visor/hat, water bottle) courtesy of Presenting Sponsor : Nike Factory Store
• Invitation to a minimum of 4 Fun Runs, Fun Swims and Cross-Training Workshops
• Participation in a minimum of 3 injury prevention, nutrition, hydration and gear selection classes.
• Attendance as the Post Race Party to be held in mid-October

To learn more about Girls in the Game, visit: http://www.girlsinthegame.org

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Total Donations: $8,921

Goal: $5,000

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Eun Jung Decker	$75.00	"Congratulations, Amy! I'm so proud!"

Barbara Rose	$50.00	"You are an inspiration! Thanks for doing this"

Rosie Gianforte	$50.00	"Way to go Amy. You continue to inspire me each and every day. Run Amy Run...."

Linda Bache	$50.00	"You go, girl!"

Yvette Holt	$50.00	"Wow!! Impressive and a great inspiration for the girls. Leading by example is what it's all about. I'm always proud of your accomplishments, work related as well as personal."

Michelle Kellen	$50.00	"Amy you rock! You're my hero"

Bernard Lyles	$100.00	"Hi Amy, Good luck with your training. Your first Tri will not be your last. You'll get "Hooked" I plan to be there. I also look forward to the Girls In The Game return to the Tri-Masters Invitational Kids Triathlon. Keep up the great work. Bernard Lyles, Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs."

Kate and Warren King	$50.00	"Thanks for taking on this wothwhile challenge Amy!"

Carrie Peterson	$20.00	"Good luck!"

Smith Andrew	$100.00	"Kick ass!"

Julie McNally	$50.00	"You go Tammy ! As a "former" athlete I understand the importance of physical activity and ALL the wonderful things sports can do for a girl (especially the free ride to college - I was blessed). Good luck with your training - you CAN do it !!! Julie McNally H-Wave"

Theresa Grant	$100.00	"Good Luck. Hope you meet your goal."

adam labkon	$100.00	"your kids are adorable... good luck and good job from linds jax and adam lets play this summer"

Heather & Carlos Salazar	Hidden	"You rock! Good luck. H, C, S, and A."

Amy Zanglin	$35.00	"What a great organization; I love it!! :)"

Malia Huff	$25.00	"Good luck with your training!"

Jose "Pep" Rodriguez	$50.00	"Great way to kick off the summer!!!!"

A.M. Albright	$100.00	"Best of luck!"

Jim Allivato	$50.00	"Go Tammy Go!"

Sarah Skopek	$20.00	"Amy, good luck and have fun!"

Timothy McCarthy	$50.00	"Amy: I hope that the fact that I saw you at Athletico this morning doesn't mean you have overtrained!"

Carrie Lydon	$35.00	"Go Amy Skeen!!!!!!!"

Amol Tripathi	$25.00	"Woohoo Dina! You can't be stopped with all these events! I'll be out there cheering you on."

Annie Piotrowski	$50.00	"You Can Do It!"

Carl Davis	$30.00	"Go Dina!"

Susan Griswold	$35.00	"Another great cause!"

Melissa Roeters	$35.00	"You Go SchMo-Mo!!! :o)"

Kathleen Panor	$100.00	"Go Amy!!!! I know you can do it!!!"

Kate Ridge	Hidden	"Go Girls Go! Amy Skeen is da best!"

Dawn Gonzalez	$100.00	"Congratulations Amy! I did the Naperville Danskin Triathlon (sprint distance) way, way back in 1998. I found that completing it was such an emotional (not just physical) accomplishment. You should be very proud of yourself. You'll do great I am sure!"

Palma Aikins	$25.00	"a great cause!"

Sonni Hendrickson	$100.00	"Mom - We are so proud of you! You will do great in your first triathlon! What an amazing accomplishment this will be! Good Luck! We love you! Sonni & Scott"

kathleen weber	$735.00	"We are so proud of you! You go girl!"

Debbe Palazzolo	$50.00	"Hey Girlfriend, you go. I wasn't even aware of this organization so it's fantastic! I wish I was there to train with you. Take care. Debbe Palazzolo"

Samuel Swofford	$101.00	"Keep Kickin Azz Mom!"

Rene' Caputo	$100.00	"Who cares how much time it takes---doing it for the girls is enough for me. Good goin Tam!"

Sherri Dziedzic	$50.00	"Best of luck Dina - I will be rooting for you!!"

Dolores Bopp Potterton	$50.00	"Lissa, Leave it to you to support women in their growth in courage, strength and grace! You go girl! Thanks for your ongoing love and commitment to others! You make me proud to know you! Love, John & Dolores"

JENNIFER SULKIN	$35.00	"YAY DINA!! I AM SOO PROUD OF YOU! GOOD LUCK! YOU ARE SO DEDICATED TO TRAINING AND TO MARATHONS, TRIATHALONS AND THE LIKE...JUGGLING EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE..YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION! WISH I COULD BE THERE TO ROOT YOU ON IN PERSON BUT I WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT!!! XOXOXOX YFSIL"

Kelly Meldrum	$250.00	"Way to go Kathy!"

Debra Porter	$75.00	"Good luck, Kathy!"

Debra Porter	$75.00	"Good luck, Becky!"

Linda Rhodes	$20.00	"Thank you for sponsoring this effort. My daughter participated in GIG this summer for the first time and I am extremely impressed with how enriching the experiences are for the girls."

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