On the fundraising front, since we started last week, we're at just over $44,000, putting another $13,000 on top of the $31,000 raised at the dinner – a fantastic start! Many thanks to those who have already made generous donations. We hope to keep the donations rolling in to reach our goal of $100,000 (746 WBR bicycles)!

To enter the challenge, you can donate online at the URL below. Like last year, the Ironman Foundation has been very generous in hosting and handling the donation site for us (Thanks, IMF!!!).

Link: crowdrise.com/RappstarCharityChallenge

As in past years, you can donate ANY amount, but ONLY donations of $134 or more (the cost of one bicycle) will make you eligible for prizes. For every multiple of $134 that you donate, you get another entry. $268 earns you double eligibility, $402 earns triple, etc. Donations of 5 bikes ($670) get you an extra spot. And donations of 10 bikes ($1340) get you an extra three spots. For more details, read the first article at the link below. Award drawing tickets will be assigned automatically from the donations, so please make sure to give us an email or phone number (or both) where we can reach you.

And now, onto the incredible offering from First Endurance, 2x$600 First Endurance gift certificates. MSRP - $1200.

Get a chance to fuel yourself like a pro with one of a pair of $600 gift certificates from First Endurance. They have supported this fundraiser since I first started it in 2009, and have come on board in bigger and better ways every year. But more than just backing the fundraiser with awesome prizes, they are incredibly supportive of the mission behind World Bicycle Relief as well. Here are their own words on why they choose to support this effort year after year:

"We at First Endurance are proud to support the annual Rappstar Charity Challenge for World Bicycle Relief. This is our sixth year supporting this organization and we could not be more pleased with the dramatic impact bicycles make for so many. At First Endurance we make nutrition product that help athletes all over the world achieve their goals. There is a deep satisfaction and sense of empowerment in working towards a meaningful achievement. In this same manner, World Bicycle Relief allows children and families to achieve and work towards better education, better health and a better life. This is why we wanted to be a part of such a great cause."

"First Endurance has partnered with Jordan for seven years. Jordan is an athlete that sees his platform as one that can do much more than win races, it can change lives. His commitment to World Bicycle Relief is inspiring and truly one that can change lives for the better. Through Jordan's supporters and his effort over 2,000 lives is have already been changed. Lets work together to change thousands more one bike at a time."

First Endurance was started by two racing fanatics (a cyclist and a triathlete) with a healthy obsession for sports nutrition. The idea was simple. They wanted to give endurance athletes access to formulas that are developed for one specific reason-to maximize endurance performance. At First Endurance, their approach is different. Because of their core values and uncompromising standards, they develop the best products available. They are committed to using only the highest-quality ingredients. They employ the latest technological advancements and demand the finest packaging materials to protect the product from the elements (moisture, oxygen and UV degradation). Only when they are 100% satisfied that these standards are met, do they offer the products to you.

As a reminder, 100% of your contributions are tax deductible and will be directed back to World Bicycle Relief.

For those interested, you can also submit donations via traditional mail at this address:

World Bicycle Relief
Attn: Development
1333 N. Kingsbury Street
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642

Thanks for your support and commitment to WBR!