TEAM TO END AIDS

BENEFITS APLA

TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) is an endurance event training program benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).

BE PART OF A TEAM

As a part of our team of dedicated charity athletes, we’ll train you to cross the finish line at an endurance event, and we’ll help you raise funds to end AIDS and save lives.

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Join our family of dedicated coaches, experienced staff, and supportive teammates, and sign up now for the experience of a lifetime.

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	WE TRAIN YOU	YOU FUNDRAISE

YOU FUNDRAISE

The funds you raise benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), one of the nation’s largest AIDS service organizations, which offers direct care to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, HIV prevention and testing, and vigorous advocacy on HIV/AIDS-related public policy issues. With the help of T2’s fundraising team, you’ll meet and exceed your fundraising goal. We will help you every step of the way!

How much money do I need to raise?

There are fundraising minimums associated with each T2 training program:

XTERRA Trail Running World Championship
- $2,000 for the training program only
- $2,800 for the training program and hotel accommodations in Hawaii
- $3,300 for the training program and hotel accommodations as well as a round trip ticket to Honolulu
Triathlon Training
- $2,100 for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon training program ($1,000 for each person in a relay team of three people)
- $2,600 for the Austin 70.3 (Half Ironman)
- $3,000 for enthusiasts who want to do both events
ASICS LA Marathon
- $1600 (or $1000 if you are one of our T2 Alumni)

But don’t stop there! The “5K Club” is a T2 program that is open to all participants. The goal of this program is to get each athlete to try and raise $5,000 for APLA during their training. Special incentives will be granted to people who reach this goal. There is no penalty if you do not raise $5,000, but T2 hopes that everyone will join this incentive program and at least try to hit $5,000. Every member of the 5K Club will have this special badge added to their fundraising page.

How do I raise money?

We’ll teach you how. Our T2 staff is trained to support you in your fundraising efforts. Each staff member and many of the coaches have raised thousands of dollars as participants in this program. We offer many tools, including:

Your own online fundraising page on the TEAM2ENDAIDS.com Web site. You can upload photos, keep a blog, and customize your page with messages to your donors.
We provide sample letters, event information, and tools to get you started and keep you going.

Where will the money I raise go?

The money you raise stays local, helping people in your community. Your fundraising dollars will provide food, housing assistance, in-home care, dental services, and much more to thousands of low-income people who rely on APLA for these essentials. The donations you collect will also support APLA’s HIV prevention network — the largest of its kind in L.A. County — that aims to stop the epidemic where it hits hardest. You’ll provide care, comfort, and so much more to Angelenos who are affected by HIV/AIDS.

Why do I need to raise money?

T2 is both a training and fundraising program, and each holds equal importance. In order to provide you with a comprehensive training program to prepare you for your event, we must raise the money required to pay for all the services you will receive to meet your fundraising and training goals. Once you register and begin your T2 journey, you will begin to see the many services and support features we offer as part of this program. And you’ll hear from clients at APLA — whose lives you’re changing through your efforts. We keep our costs low, so the most amount of money goes to fund the fight against AIDS.

What happens if I don’t raise the money?

We will work with you in every way possible to help you raise the money required by your event’s fundraising deadline. Ensuring that you meet your fundraising goals is one of our top priorities! We have a convenient structure in place for you to place any outstanding balance on a debit/credit card. Then, you will have up to three months after your chosen event to raise this balance, and we’ll credit back your account for what you raise up to the amount that you were charged. With the support of our fundraising team and tools, you’ll easily meet — and even exceed — your fundraising goal.

TRIATHLON

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Emily Cohen-Meth ($3,888.00)
  2 - Jeffrey Cohen ($3,408.00)
  3 - Michael Murphy ($3,125.07)
  4 - Dan Shaner ($2,425.00)
  5 - Tommy Garceau ($2,260.00)

HALF IRONMAN

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Emily Cohen-Meth ($3,888.00)
  2 - Jeffrey Cohen ($3,408.00)
  3 - Michael Murphy ($3,125.07)
  4 - Dan Shaner ($2,425.00)
  5 - Tommy Garceau ($2,260.00)

TRAIL RUN

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Scott McGinley ($7,188.00)
  2 - Laurie Yelton ($4,080.00)
  3 - Laura Figueroa ($3,400.00)
  4 - Bill Butterfield ($3,045.00)
  5 - Katherine Nguyen ($1,433.00)

2014 MARATHON

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Jason Morgan ($2,450.00)
  2 - Colbert Fennelly ($1,500.00)
  3 - Bradly Healy ($750.00)
  4 - Kevin Costley ($300.00)
  5 - Patrick Garcia ($75.00)

TRIATHLON & HALF IRONMAN

Austin 70.3 Half Ironman

The Nautica Malibu Triathlon (International Distance) is one of the most beautiful races in Southern California and a must for all triathletes. Training begins on May 18. Race day is September 7. You will swim in the Pacific Ocean, ride along beautiful Pacific Coast Highway and run along the stunning coastline of Zuma Beach. This is T2’s third year participating in this unique event in Malibu and we are thrilled to be returning.

T2’s Triathlon Training Program is an amazing adventure for both beginner and advanced triathletes. Expert Coaches will help you better your swimming, biking and running so that you can achieve success on race day.

Space is limited in this training program. All participants in this program will receive guaranteed entry into the race. There is also a relay option for people who do not want to do all three sport types. For enthusiasts, one can combine this program with the Austin 70.3 program and do both races. Options are outlined on the registration page.

Austin 70.3 is the first Half Ironman race that T2 in Los Angeles will be doing as a team and we couldn’t be more excited. Training begins on May 18. Race day is October 27. Everyone knows that Austin is a great place for music, fun and fine Southern hospitality, so what better place to go than Austin for a 70.3? The 1.2 mile swim portion of the race takes places in Decker Lake in Walter E. Long Park just outside of Austin. The 56-mile bike ride passes through rolling Texas farmlands followed by a 13.1 mile run along the shores of Decker Lake.

This will definitely be one of the most exciting races that T2 has ever done, so we hope you will join us.

T2’s Triathlon Training Program is an amazing adventure for both beginner and advanced triathletes. Expert Coaches will help you better your swimming, biking and running so that you can achieve success on race day.

Space is limited in this training program. All participants in this program will receive guaranteed entry into the race. Travel accommodations will not be provided to Austin, Texas for the Half Ironman, but T2 will assist in offering group travel options. For enthusiasts, one can combine this program with the Nautica Malibu Triathlon program and do both races. Options are outlined on the registration page.

Triathlon Program Fundraising Minimums

$2,100 for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon training program ($1,000 for each person in a relay team of three people)
$2,600 for the Austin 70.3 (Half Ironman)
$3,000 for enthusiasts who want to do both events

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Emily Cohen-Meth ($3,888.00)
  2 - Jeffrey Cohen ($3,408.00)
  3 - Michael Murphy ($3,125.07)
  4 - Dan Shaner ($2,425.00)
  5 - Tommy Garceau ($2,260.00)
  6 - David Greco ($2,245.00)
  7 - Yvette Hawley ($2,215.00)
  8 - Steven Freeman ($2,203.00)
  9 - Chad Lazzari ($2,104.00)
  10 - Erin Dixon ($1,949.00)
  11 - James Crane ($1,902.00)
  12 - Jessica Courter ($1,790.00)
  13 - David Magid ($1,530.00)
  14 - Justin Lam ($1,520.00)
  15 - Debby Germino ($1,345.00)
  16 - Dene Preston ($1,315.00)
  17 - Joe Petrillo ($1,060.00)
  18 - Kathleen Ferson ($1,045.00)
  19 - Bruno Lima ($1,021.00)
  20 - Adrienne Campf ($990.00)
  21 - Robert Thompson ($840.00)
  22 - Nick Mouyiaris ($735.00)
  23 - Floyd Hunt ($625.00)
  24 - Diana Buran ($506.00)
  25 - Jose Duarte ($460.00)

TRAIL RUN

If you haven’t done an XTERRA race before, then you are in for a dynamic run that is challenging, but loads of fun. Training begins July 20. Race day is November 24. Don’t be intimidated by the name. The XTERRA Trail Running World Championship course winds its way through the beautiful scenery of the North Shore of Hawaii at Kualoa Ranch, complete with steep hills, streams and narrow paths. You’ll cross the finish line a little dirty, but you have a smile on your face a mile wide.

T2 added this race to the calendar in 2012 for the first time and everyone LOVED it, and we think you will also.

Training for this race will mostly be off road and will take place in various parks in LA that have trails and hills.

Space is limited in this training program. All participants in this program will receive guaranteed entry into the race. Registration options (with or without travel accommodations) are outlined on the registration page.

Trail Run Program Fundraising Minimums

$2,000 for the training program only
$2,800 for the training program and hotel accommodations in Hawaii
$3,300 for the training program and hotel accommodations as well as a round trip ticket to Honolulu

TOP FUNDRAISERS
  1 - Scott McGinley ($7,188.00)
  2 - Laurie Yelton ($4,080.00)
  3 - Laura Figueroa ($3,400.00)
  4 - Bill Butterfield ($3,045.00)
  5 - Katherine Nguyen ($1,433.00)
  6 - Margaret Lorrie Drenk ($1,056.00)
  7 - Francisco Contreras ($825.00)
  8 - Lucille Preston ($628.00)
  9 - Ronn Wallace ($450.00)
  10 - Leslie Simmons ($330.00)
  11 - Jenny Ivanova ($225.00)
  12 - Corrado Giovannoni ($200.00)
  13 - Rudy Barrientez ($180.00)
  14 - Jonathon Deason ($165.00)
  15 - Ryan Greene ($155.00)
  16 - Carlos Aguas-Pinzón ($134.69)
  17 - Darby Aldaco ($130.00)
  18 - Dennis Bruessel ($100.00)
  19 - John Heilman ($100.00)
  20 - Long Thu ($100.00)
  21 - Jorge Ortiz ($80.00)
  22 - Bart Verry ($25.00)
  23 - Paul Reid ($20.00)

Watch this video and get inspired (and look for T2 as well).

All fitness levels are welcome in our program, and many of our participants are complete beginners when they sign up! Join our family of dedicated coaches, experienced staff, and supportive teammates, and sign up now for the experience of a lifetime.

Listed below are T2’s current events and training opportunities:

Nautica Malibu Triathlon

Austin 70.3 Half Ironman

XTERRA Trail Running World Championship

ASICS LA Marathon

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Are you interested in hearing more about TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) and our endurance event training programs? We’d love to talk to you! Please fill out an online response form or call 213.201.1400, and a T2 Team Manager will get in touch with you right away. You can also email us at T2EA@apla.org.

INFO MEETINGS

We’re here to answer your questions and give you info on how you can become part of T2. One of our Team Managers can meet with you one-on-one or in a group setting with friends, coworkers or other interested people.

Upcoming Info Meetings

TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) is a marathon and endurance training program benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles.