D.C. Multisport fundraising tops $118,000 for local organizations

ByFree Press Staff Reading Time: 3 minutes
Crowd at the starting line at the first Heartland Half Marathon and 5k Sunday, September 2.
Crowd at the starting line at the first Heartland Half Marathon and 5k Sunday, September 2, 2012. (File photo)

Since forming in 2012, D.C. Multisport has raised $118,536.11 for local organizations through the variety of sporting events it has hosted.

What began in 2012 with the first Heartland Half Marathon has grown to several different events held around the county that anyone can take part in. The events have grown in participation annually, bringing in participants from around the Midwest to Dubois County.

Whether it is the 500 people that showed up for the Cabin Fever Hike through Ferdinand Forest, the 60 youths taking part in the Huntingburg Youth Triathlon or the 100s bringing a bike to the Strassenfest Bicycle Ride, the participants in these events have assisted in supporting the community through the entry fees.

“We are very proud of the contributions D.C. Multisport has been able to make to local organizations,” said Kevin Manley, treasurer for the group. “This can only be achieved through the generosity of our sponsors and volunteers.”

In addition to supporting these local organizations, D.C. Multisport contributed $3,362.85 toward an endowment set up with the Dubois County Community Foundation to continue to support these events.

If you would like to learn more or become a member of DC Multisport, sign up at DCMultisport.com.

D.C. Multisport contributed $3,362.85 to a Dubois County Community Foundation endowment to ensure the future success of health and wellness activities in Dubois County. From left: Kevin Manley, Nona Baker and Tara Eckman
A $14,000 check was presented to the Phillip R. Dawkins Heart and Vascular Center from the Heartland Half Marathon proceeds. From left: Tara Bayer, Martie Bickwermert, Tara Eckman, Dr. Jeff Day, Dr. Adam Dawkins and Kevin Manley.
Courtney Knies happily accepts $2,750 for Mentors for Youth. From left: Tara Eckman, Courtney Knies, and Kevin Manley.
$1,000 was donated to Teen Outback in Huntingburg from the Youth Triathlon. From left: Tara Eckman, Don Forester and Kevin Manley.
The YMCA hosted the start and finish of the Ferdinand Folk Fest Ride and was awarded with a $250 donation. From left: Kevin Manley, Mike Steffen, and Chris James
The Family Scholar House program supported by the Sisters of St. Benedict received $2,000.

 

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