Charities

Each year, Charitable Sports Productions identifies named organizations which serve as beneficiaries for the SEE-ME event and gala celebration. We encourage you to support the named charities of the 2009 event:

Team In Training, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Georgia Chapter)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT) is the world's largest endurance sports training program. Participants of all athletic levels are supported in achieving the ultimate goal of running or walking a half or full marathon, or taking part in a triathlon, endurance cycling event or adventure race. In exchange for unsurpassed endurance sports training and support, you raise money to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find cures for blood cancers.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®, headquartered in White Plains, NY, with 68 chapters in the United States and Canada, is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 6.3 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. For more information about blood cancer, visit www.LLS.org. For more information on the Georgia chapter of Team in Training, visit www.teamintraining.org/ga.

The Getting2Tri Foundation
Getting2Tri believes that individuals with a disability deserve the inspiration, support and opportunity to participate in athletic endeavors that promote healthy, active lifestyles. Its mission is to provide services and programs through the sports of triathlon-swimming, cycling, and running-to align physically challenged individuals with their athletic pursuits, create communities for knowledge sharing, and reduce the perceived barriers between people. More information, including ways to support the organization, can be found online at www.getting2tri.org.

Want Your Nonprofit Considered?
Nonprofit organizations who would like to be considered for future expos may request an application from info@charitablesportsproductions.com. To be considered all nonprofits must fit the following criteria:

• Be recognized nonprofits with 501(c)3 (or equivalent) certification
• Provide service or benefits in the 11 southeastern states or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Services or benefits provided must be sports-related or athlete-focused