The Program

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Another, easier way to donate to "If I Tri" and Bruce House! Visit the address below, and donate on-line (safely and securely) directly to Bruce House using your credit card. For tracking purposes, the good folks at Bruce House have created an "If I Tri" option to select when donating! Thanks Julie J

 

http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=45535

  

Also new to this year's campaign... the opportunity to win a two-month membership with Simply Audiobooks. For every $10 you pledge, your name will be entered in a draw to win a two-month membership with Simply Audiobooks. The winner will be announced following Ironman USA on July 25, 2004. The more you pledge, the better your chances of winning! Check out Simply Audiobooks at www.simplyaudiobooks.com A terrific service for commuters and those that like to train on the treadmill, elliptical trainers and other such cardio equipment at the gym or at home!

 

Background

Three years ago, I had an idea. The idea? To use my involvement in triathlon as a fundraising opportunity for Bruce House. "If I Tri" was born. Through three campaigns (2001 - 2003) approximately $3,500 has been donated to Bruce House through the "If I Tri" initiative.

It's now 2004 - and time for another kick at the can, so to speak. It is my pleasure to introduce -  "If I Tri"

Details
On July 25, 2004 I will make my second attempt at the Ironman distance. This means that in one day I will be completing a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. To be considered an official finisher, the full distance must be completed within 17 hours, beginning at 7 am. Having attempted this distance once before, I can assure you many challenges are faced - but not nearly as many challenges that those individuals in our community living with HIV and AIDS face each and every day.

"Bruce House is a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa-Carleton for people living with HIV and AIDS, believing that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity."

The Scoop on Sponsorship

There are different ways in which you can pledge funds to this year's edition:

Pledge a flat amount of any size ($1 - $1,000+)
Pledge per kilometer. If you pledge $1/kilometer the total owing would be $226
Pledge a flat amount of any size (see first bullet), and agree to pay an extra $14 if I manage to finish in 14 hours or less. This is one for the gamblin' types in the crowd!

 

The Process

1.     E-mail your initial pledge amount to bill@xdal.org, indicating name, address and amount of pledge. If you are taking option two, please indicate the amount / kilometer. If you are taking option three (the extra $14) please also note that on the form. You can also print a pledge form and mailto the address listed below. Note that Bruce House will issue a tax receipt for any donation over $10. Please feel free to also encourage your friends, family and peers to pledge through you, or by visiting this site.
Follow my progress through the summer leading up to the race on July 25, 2004 on Updates and on race day at Ironman Live.

2.     Once the finish is official (you can verify at Ironman USA, or just take my word for it!) send a cheque, made payable to Bruce House, to the following address:

"If I Tri - 4th Ed."

Attn. Bill Bridel

405 - 333 Chapel Street

Ottawa, ON K1N 8Y8

 

Please direct any questions regarding the fundraising campaign to Bill Bridel at (613) 565-2803 or via e-mail to bill@xdal.org