Ironman athletes raise $480,000 at Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene through the Janus Charity Challenge

Source: Ironman North America

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho-Ironman athletes raised more than $480,000 for non-profit groups through the Janus Charity Challenge at the 2004 Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene triathlon held on Sunday, June 27.

As presenting sponsor of Ironman North America events in the United States, Janus Capital Group, the Denver-based investment management firm created the Janus Charity Challenge to encourage athletes to use Ironman North America events as a way to raise money for their favorite nonprofit organizations.   In only three years, the Janus Charity Challenge has raised more than $4.5 million for hundreds of nonprofit groups throughout the country.

The top individual fundraiser at the 2004 Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene triathlon was Jim Yanoschik (Murrieta, Calif.); Yanoschik is a three-time Janus Charity Challenge participant.  He raised $183,015.00 for Rotaplast International, an organization whose mission is to provide free reconstructive surgery and treatment for underprivileged children worldwide, to provide education, and to advance research in the prevention of cleft lip and palate.

All athletes who compete in Ironman North America full-distance U.S. events in 2004 are eligible to participate in the program.  For the top five individual fundraisers at each race, Janus will make a donation to their designated charity in the following amounts: First place, $10,000; second place, $8,000; third place, $6,000; fourth place, $4,000 and fifth place, $2,000.

Janus will also contribute $750 to the beneficiaries of the next highest 25 fundraisers (athletes must raise a minimum of $750 to qualify).  In addition, the top fundraiser at each race will have the entry fee waived for the Ironman North America race of his or her choice within the following 12 months.

             "At Janus, we believe investing goes both ways., said Casey Cortese, Sponsorship[ Marketing Director for the Janus Capital Group. “That's why we're proud of this program, which has a profound affect on the future of communities throughout the United States.  The momentum of the program has been phenomenal.  The athletes that participated in the CDA race have put the program 35% ahead of last year's fundraising total. As the Challenge continues to grow, Ironman athletes are truly creating a legacy that will live on forever." 

Based in Denver, Colorado, Janus Capital Group Inc. is a leading asset manager offering individual investors and institutional clients complementary asset management disciplines through the firm’s global distribution network.  Janus Capital Group consists of Janus Capital Management LLC, Enhanced Investment Technologies LLC (INTECH), Bay Isle Financial LLC and Capital Group Partners.

To make a donation or sign up for the Janus Charity Challenge, or for more information, log onto www.januscharitychallenge.com. 

Janus Charity Challenge Results-2004 Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene 

1st place-Jim Yanoschik-a three-time Janus Charity Challenge participant, Yanoschik raised $183,015.00 for Rotaplast International, an organization whose mission is to provide free reconstructive surgery and treatment for underprivileged children worldwide, to provide education, and to advance research in the prevention of cleft lip and palate.

 

2nd place - Bruce Baird-Baird supported the Family & Children's Counseling Centers in KY with $50,012.  The Center strives to promote the emotional, social, and physical well being of families, children, and individuals.

 

3rd place - Mike Monroe-Monroe raised $49,120.80 for the Alan T. Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis.  Since its inception in 1988, The Alan T Brown Foundation (ATBF) has targeted a single goal—finding a cure for spinal paralysis.

 

4th place - Dan Rose-Rose raised $45,000 to support the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for and raising awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, an often-fatal lung disease.

 

5th place - Noah Hudson-Hudson raised $33,504.71 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The L&L Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families 

 

The following athletes are all eligible for a $750.00 contribution from Janus to their beneficiary.

 

Dannielle Adler, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America

Sylvia Angel, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Seattle Chapter

Rodger Bardwell, Make-A-Wish

Jeffrey Callahan, Challenged Athletes Foundation

Stephen Caswell, National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Michigan Chapter

Michelle Deasy, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Steve Diggs, Challenged Athletes Foundation

Lark Dunham, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Matt Evans, Challenged Athletes Foundation

Elaine Gower, Challenged Athletes Foundation (TEAM CAF)

Kathleen Hannan, Racing for Recovery

Joel Kinnunen, Autism Community Services

Sargent McDonald, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Inc

Gary McMurtrey, Operation Santa Clothes

Ed McQuillan, Challenged Athletes Foundation

Robert Pizzurro, Challenged Athletes Foundation

John Ransweiler, Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation

David Spilsted, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado

David Stakel, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Bill Swedberg, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Bill Thompson, Oregon Humane Society

Alexandria Wiercigroch, Best Friends Catnippers 

 

In total, 28 Coeur d'Alene athletes raised $480,650.15, which includes Janus' contributions to the beneficiaries of the top fundraisers.

 

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