Returning the favor - Rip Roar Events
Friends -
Michael Zimmerman and Rip Roar Events are a fantastic midwest group that has recently brought youth triathlons to our area. Michael worked with several other organizations (Hy Vee, Iron Kids, PEM, etc) and as those business evolved and left for more profitable grounds, Michael started his own company to keep producing races for kids out here in the prairie.
I know most of you like hearing Mike Riley...but if you want to go to a race with the best announcer alive, go to one Michael is running. His passion and excitement are phenomenal.
On a personal note, Michael went out of his way for our family when we needed it, and it's time for us to return the favor.
Short version: his business is new and was running on a shoestring. All his race equipment was in a truck trailer that was stolen (on tape!) a few weeks ago. The trailer was insured but not the equipment. Lesson learned. Maybe a bad decision. But we are a community, and that community needs Michael and RipRoar.
He put up a GoFundMe looking to collect $20k. He's got $3700 in less than 16 hours. I hope you'll consider helping him out.
Comments
It's pretty cool that the USAT foundation kicked in a significant contribution. Good job USAT!