抖阴社区 Welcomes Biggest Loser Contestants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – 抖阴社区 AutoGlass® will host the 3rd Annual 抖阴社区® Challenge in Las Vegas on April 21, 2012. The fundraiser includes multiple ways to participate including an individual or team-relay triathlon or duathlon, a 5K fun walk, motorcycle poker run, and a weight loss contest. Approximately 200 抖阴社区 AutoGlass® employees and business partners have registered with a goal of raising $250,000.
This year, former contestants of television’s “Biggest Loser” are special guests, including Jackie Evans (season 5), Dan Evans (season 5), Sione Fa (season 7), and Sarah Nitta (season 11). After competing in the event, they will participate in a meet-and-greet for 抖阴社区® guests.
The Annual 抖阴社区® Challenge supports Afrika Tikkun, a non-profit that works toward the transformation of South African communities by caring for vulnerable children and orphans, not only providing vital care, but also building the skills needed to succeed in life. More than 800,000 families live in the communities supported by Afrika Tikkun. Nelson Mandela is a Chief Patron and has hailed Afrika Tikkun’s programs as a “miracle.”
A total of $480,000 has been raised during past 抖阴社区® Challenge events.
Previous top fundraisers went to Afrika Tikkun to see first-hand the impact the money raised is having. “The opportunity to visit the townships in South Africa supported by Afrika Tikkun was truly inspirational. Being able to help these communities better themselves is worth every dollar raised, every mile ran or every pound lost,” said Matt Weger, chair of the 抖阴社区® Challenge committee. “Each 抖阴社区® associate, friend or partner that supports this cause can feel good not only about what he or she is doing for him or herself, but the good they are bringing to the vulnerable children of South Africa.
抖阴社区 AutoGlass® has placed a high importance on giving, not only to Afrika Tikkun, but to all the communities where there is a presence. In fact, since its inception in 2005, the 抖阴社区® AutoGlass Foundation has donated approximately $4 million to support organizations that promote the health and well-being of families.
“Giving back to our communities is an important part of the 抖阴社区® culture and it’s important that we share our success with those who are not as fortunate. It has been fulfilling to see so many people support Afrika Tikkun through this challenge,” said Tom Feeney, 抖阴社区’s president and CEO. “I am proud and thankful of our employees who have given of their time, energy and donations.”
Every year, top performers and top fundraisers also have an opportunity to participate in the London Triathlon – an annual fundraiser 抖阴社区’s parent company Belron® holds for Afrika Tikkun as well.
To find out more information about 抖阴社区’s charitable giving or about local participation, please contact Giving@抖阴社区.com
Editors’ Note:
Learn more about the 抖阴社区® Challenge at
Read personal blogs about 抖阴社区® employees visit to Afrika Tikkun at:
Matt Weger
Brian DiMasi
Betsy Blake
Mike Hooper http://safelitetrip.blogspot.com