As I reflect into the younger years I recall moments of joy and pain where many individuals steered me down a path for growth and understanding and was inspired by the random acts of kindness from community resources that led me to the path I’m on now, to help lead others towards a bigger better life.
The various communities that contributed to help evolve my identity continue to make an impact because of the resources that are given to them by government, private donors, volunteers and sheer determination and passion to see it through for the benefit of others.
For years now I’ve been seeking out a challenge bigger than myself - a fire starter – and to collaborate with others, that with a 100% pure intention (tears, joy and money) would contribute to a cause aligned with my purpose and to step out of my comfort zone.
It was a challenge to find it in a community that’s worth my sweat and tears, real and naked right through, and congruent with my life’s vision (work, relationships, and play) and others too.
This worthwhile community is Tri For Africa that holds the Tri Adventure event, a triathlon being held this summer.
I’m inviting all of you and your friends to come along for the inspiration that myself and another 40 athletes and crew want to pull us through the challenge of a life-time, to train and inspire purpose and passion for the Nikibasika Learning & Development Project.
The Nikibasika (which translates to IT IS POSSIBLE) Learning & Development Project, is home for 51 vulnerable children in Kasese, Uganda who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS or civil war. The Tri Adventure has become these kid’s PRIMARY source of funding for food, shelter and education.
And the best time in life for someone to flourish effortlessly and to expand their awareness, so they too can see the world through successful eyes, begins at a young age.
August 17-19, 2012 will be a summer of soul slapping revival, where I along with many other go-givers, will be training and fundraising for the sixth annual Tri Adventure: a 3 km swim (or 15km run), 15km canoe, and 140km cycle to raise money for Nikibasika and other programs helping those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Africa.
To plug Easter and its purpose… not only is this a time for Christ to RISE UP to the challenge but for all of us to take on the responsibility regardless of our beliefs, faith and religion and to RISE UP and BE more and DO more Godly deeds - to relish in the rewards and the immeasurable benefits it brings to our lives and others.
Add fuel to my fire – so I can reach my goal of $25,000 dollars by Aug 19, 2012, by contributing the dollars you’ve earned from communities that have helped you reach your dreams, and to help the Nikibasika children fulfill their passions so they too can survive to give back, be more and do more for their generation and the next.
This year, 90% of the funds will be directed to Nikibasika with the remaining 10% going towards programs supported by the Canadian Africa Community Health Alliance (CACHA) – an umbrella funding agency for the orphanage and other programs in Africa. The end result is 100% of every donation received by the TriAdventure continues to go directly towards programs and services in Africa
It gets better!
Lisa Hipgrave Chair of Tri Adventure sent this in an email clarifying the CACHA present purpose and involvement, and it’s last days with Tri Adventure fast approaching:
“Hi Giuseppe, at this point it is unsure if CACHA will be involved at the time of the event.The paperwork for the Tri Adventure to be its own charitable organization is in the hands of the CRA and once we have the okay from them then we will be completely independent of any other organization. CACHA is an umbrella organization that allows us to operate in Canada for a benificery in Uganda. So they really have no actual involvement in the event…however, as they are recognized by CRA they issue the tax receipts and we have to pay them an admin fee. It will be so wonderful when we don’t have to pay them that fee!”
What this means is that 100% of the donations will go to the Nikibasika project when Tri Adventure gets approved to be its own charitable organization by this summer!
This is what 6 years of perseverance with a vision gets you, freedom to fund a dream and help others along the way!
If it doesn’t move you NOW to contribute financially, then I invite you to be a ‘voyeur’ while I grow and expand my awareness in mind and body.
Watch for FB posts, pictures and maybe a few videos training with the rest of the team (if they’re ‘game’ for it). Our goal is not to win independently, but to cross the finish line as one, a community that will inspire others to do the same.
Whether it moves you or not, tell me by leaving a comment below, because I would love to know!
And remember that our chosen family are the people of the world, though we all have different names, we’re all the same that long to belong.
Happy Easter & Big Love, Giuseppe :-[)
My Canada Helps donor page: www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=17719
More about Nikibasika: http://nikibasika.liftslice1.com/
More about the TriAdventure: www.TriForAfrica.org
‘Like’ TriAdventure: www.facebook.com/TriAdventurePage
April 9th, 2012 
Giuseppe 
