Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for Running Strong for American Indian Youth!

Since I started training in 2007 for my first triathlon, I have wanted my efforts to promote more than just my own health & well-being. This year I am focusing on two Olympic-distance triathlon events, and giving people the opportunity to support two causes I hold dear. My first big event will be the Beaverdam Olympic Distance Triathlon on April 18, and I’m hoping some of you will support my efforts there by donating to Running Strong for American Indian Youth.

For those of you who don’t know, I selected this one because I am mixed-blood Choctaw (American Indian), and active in a traditional cultural community. You can click here to learn more about Running Strong, and I would be glad to share more about my own traditional activities with anyone interested enough to ask. My second focus event will be in September (click here for information).

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Throughout the year I will also be participating in other events, as lead-ups or simply for personal milestones. Most of the events I choose to do benefit causes of their own, apart from my own two charities of focus. So, if you aren’t especially interested in helping impoverished American Indian kids or families with kids who have T13, feel free to select one of the event charities and give to them instead. Click here for more information.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!