Team in Training- Epic FAIL

[Tri Girl]

I did the same thing V did. I really didn't mind that my friend didn't do it, because like V said- I know the charity still received the money and my donation wasn't in vain.

I'm really sorry you weren't able to make the fundraising, but here's an idea: how about you write a letter (e-mail, etc) to all your donors and let them know the situation and why you had to not complete the program with TNT. Thank them for their donation and reiterate how grateful the Society is for their donation and that the money they donated will be going to help those who suffer from leukemia.
Then, maybe you could still commit to riding a self-supported century on the day you would have done it with TNT (or sign up for another one and dedicate that to your TNT donors). You could tell them that you'll be doing a self-supported century (which is harder anyway- I've done a few of them myself) and that you'll still be riding for those suffering from blood cancers in honor of the Society? Maybe then they would know that you're still going to do your century, but that you just weren't able to complete the ride with TNT, as you'd still be working towards your original goal. I think what you did for fundraising is impressive regardless of whether you do the TNT event or not!!


My husband and I both raised money for TNT when we signed up to do the Nike San Fran marathon back in 2005. Why we both did it, I don't know- but we had to raise $6600. It was tough, and we did wind up paying $600 out of pocket (but again, we didn't mind because it went to charity and it was a tax write-off as a donation). Anyway- I say all this to let you know that it was tough, but I totally understand their reasoning for doing it (expenses of paying for your race and flying you there, etc). We had a great experience, but I know not everyone does. Maybe you could still do another event in the future, for another charity. Anything we can do to help others is a good thing!!

Sorry about the disappointment of not getting to do the century.

[Crankin]

And this is why I don't do charity rides that require this type of commitment. I feel very uncomfortable asking for $ to begin with, and most of my professional colleagues don't have a lot of money. So, I would basically be asking the 5-6 friends I have that have money. That would not be enough.
TNT has a bad rep around here. They don't take well to people who are just "riding" the ride. It's all about the training, getting faster, and doing the ride as a race.
I know a lot of riders on TE have had a good TNT experience, but it's definitely not for a lot of us.

[Veronica]

So, I would basically be asking the 5-6 friends I have that have money. That would not be enough.

That's why I don't very often do these charity rides myself. For me it's my siblings who end up doing most of the donating. The last couple years I've gotten them to donate supplies to my classroom through Donorschoose.com. And I'm not comfortable asking them for money more than once a year. I tell them to make it my Christmas present. I don't need stuff - but I do need quality literature and math manipulatives in my classroom.

Veronica

[tulip]

and this is why i don't do charity rides that require this type of commitment. I feel very uncomfortable asking for $ to begin with, and most of my professional colleagues don't have a lot of money. So, i would basically be asking the 5-6 friends i have that have money. That would not be enough.
Tnt has a bad rep around here. They don't take well to people who are just "riding" the ride. It's all about the training, getting faster, and doing the ride as a race.
I know a lot of riders on te have had a good tnt experience, but it's definitely not for a lot of us.

+1.