Key Takeaways
- Ultimate Athletic Flexibility: DIY events allow you to turn any endurance challenge—Ironman, triathlon, or local marathon—into a powerful fundraiser for mental health.
- Premium Athlete Perks: Team Resilience members earn high-value benefits including store credits for gear, professional support, and race entry reimbursements.
Fueling Free Education: Every mile you run ensures Erika’s Lighthouse can provide free depression education and suicide prevention curriculum to schools in 49 states.
Your Race, Your Pace, Your Impact
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Are you training for an Ironman, a triathlon, or a local marathon? With Team Resilience DIY, you don’t have to wait for a “signature” race date to make a difference. You can turn any athletic event of your choice into a beacon of hope for students struggling with their mental health.
By joining Team Resilience, you aren’t just a runner or a triathlete—you are a mental health advocate. Because we value your dedication, we’ve built exclusive perks designed to support your training and celebrate your impact.
Exclusive Perks for DIY Athletes
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When you commit to fundraising for Erika’s Lighthouse through a DIY event, you unlock professional-grade support to help you cross the finish line:
1. Gear Up with Store Credits
Based on your fundraising commitment, you can receive a $60 to $110 credit for the Erika’s Lighthouse store. Use it to grab high-quality athletic singlets, hats, water bottles, or t-shirts to wear proudly on race day.
2. Comprehensive Training & Support
- Virtual Training Programs: Access multi-level training plans tailored to your specific distance and experience level.
- Fundraising Concierge: Benefit from 1-on-1 meetings, webinars, and a dedicated onboarding call to help you smash your fundraising goals.
Race Reimbursement: Upon meeting your fundraising minimum, you can even receive reimbursement for your race entry fees!
How to Get Started: Action Steps
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Ready to turn your next Ironman or triathlon into a mission for youth mental health? Follow these simple steps:
- Pick Your Event: Choose any race, anywhere in the world.
- Register for Team Resilience: Visit our Team Resilience portal and select “Any race of your choice.”
- Choose Your Level:
- Regular ($650 commitment): Includes $60 store credit, fundraising coaching, and training support.
- VIP ($1,200 commitment): Includes a $110 store credit and priority early access to registration for future signature marathons (Chicago, Berlin, and Sydney).
Start Your Training: Use our virtual tools and coaching to prepare for your best race yet.
Why Your Miles Matter
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The youth mental health crisis is urgent. By racing with Team Resilience, you are funding our Four Pillar Philosophy: classroom education, empowerment clubs, family engagement, and staff training. Your DIY event ensures that these life-saving tools remain 100% free for schools, educators, and families.
When you join Team Resilience, you aren’t just crossing a finish line—you’re ensuring that for every mile you conquer, a student discovers they don’t have to walk their path alone.
Questions and Answers
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What qualifies as a DIY event for Team Resilience?
A DIY event is any athletic challenge of your choice! This includes Ironman competitions, triathlons, local 5Ks, cycling events, or even independent hiking challenges. If you can race it, you can fundraise with it.
How do I redeem my store credit perk?
Once you register and hit your fundraising milestones, you will receive a digital code for the Erika’s Lighthouse store. This allows you to select the gear that best fits your training needs, from moisture-wicking singlets to hats.
Does my DIY race help me get into Major Marathons?
Yes! By joining at the VIP level ($1,200), you earn priority early access to registration for our signature marathon teams, including the Chicago, Berlin, and Sydney Marathons.
