We're still just shy of cracking just over the $75,000 mark, and I am excited to see if today's announcement can finally push us past that and even closer to $100,000. So far, over 550 students, entrepreneurs, and aid workers that are now able to travel farther, move faster, and carry more all thanks to your generosity. And, don't forget, 100% of all donations will be matched through the end of the year (and the end of the fundraiser), meaning that we're all responsible for changing the lives of over 900 people so far. And we're not done yet! Amazing! And, in exchange for your generosity, you get the chance to get something awesome from our amazing supporters.

Today, we're announcing a very special two part donation from the Ironman Foundation, one entry into a Ironman 70.3 event and one entry into an Ironman event.

If you haven't yet donated, now is the time! To enter the challenge, you can donate online at the URL below. Like last year, the Ironman Foundation has been very generous in hosting and handling the donation site for us (Thanks, IMF!!!).

Link: crowdrise.com/RappstarCharityChallenge

As in past years, you can donate ANY amount, but ONLY donations of $134 or more (the cost of one bicycle) will make you eligible for prizes. For every multiple of $134 that you donate, you get another entry. $268 earns you double eligibility, $402 earns triple, etc. Donations of 5 bikes ($670) get you an extra spot. And donations of 10 bikes ($1340) get you an extra three spots. For more details, read the first article at the link below. Award drawing tickets will be assigned automatically from the donations, so please make sure to give us an email or phone number (or both) where we can reach you.

And now onto the amazing donation from the Ironman Foundation, 1x Ironman 70.3 event entry and 1x Ironman event entry (TWO separate prizes - one person gets a 70.3 entry, and one person gets a 140.6 entry; there was some confusion on this last year; list of eligible races below the video). [MSRP $2385]

The IRONMAN Foundation was established in 2003 as a way for IRONMAN to leave a little piece of legacy behind in communities where they hold their Ironman Events. The mission of the Foundation is: to leave IRONMAN's legacy through philanthropy, volunteerism and grant making; by supporting various athletic, community, education, health, human services and public benefit non-profits organizations around the world.

Here, David Deschenes, executive director of the Ironman Foundation, shares his support for World Bicycle Relief!

The first donation is one complimentary entry to a U.S. based (owned) full distance IRONMAN of your choice of one of the events below:

IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene
IRONMAN Canada
IRONMAN Boulder
IRONMAN Lake Tahoe
IRONMAN Maryland
IRONMAN Louisville

The other donation is one complimentary entry to a U.S. based (owned) half distance IRONMAN 70.3 of your choice of one of the events below:
IRONMAN 70.3 Florida
IRONMAN 70.3 St George
IRONMAN 70.3 Kansas
IRONMAN 70.3 Boise
IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie
IRONMAN 70.3 Racine
IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead
IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman
IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Stevens
IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Tahoe
IRONMAN 70.3 Silverman

Entry MUST be used in 2015 and all normal IRONMAN transfer and withdrawal policies apply. Donation if for event entry ONLY. All other fees are the responsibility of the athlete. Event entry does NOT include travel or lodging.

As a reminder, 100% of your contributions are tax deductible and will be directed back to World Bicycle Relief.

For those interested, you can also submit donations via traditional mail at this address:

World Bicycle Relief
Attn: Development
1333 N. Kingsbury Street
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642

Thanks for your support and commitment to WBR!