We will be fundraising for local charities at several races in 2012. As plans develop, we will post a calendar of events for these campaigns.

Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

More Than Sport Ironman 70.3 Honu Outreach

Whenever you think about Hawaii your thoughts are automatically drawn to the palm trees, the world famous sunsets and the gorgeous hotels. What you may not notice is that under the veneer of perfection there is a large community of ‘refugees in paradise’.

A community of about two thousand Marshallese live on the Big Island of Hawai’i.  In 1954, after the US military did nuclear tests on one of the Marshall Islands, many Marshallese had to leave their own homes because of the high levels of radiation in their areas. Due to these high levels many Marshallese have been stricken with cancer.

The Marshallese have lived through great adversities, both nuclear and environmental. In spite of the difficulties the Marshallese community stands out as beacons of hope, both to their own people and to those who are privileged enough to meet them.  “Let’s keep thinking about life and let’s keep going. Don’t give up”.

Join the MoreThanSport KONA Crew June 3rd, for a day to give back to this Amazing community!  Spend the day with us doing arts and crafts with the kids, painting, cleaning, and building an aquaponics system to ensure fresh fish and vegetables in their diet.

Extra funds raised will be used to start a Marshallese scholarship fund for continued education.

When:     June 3rd, 2012
Where:    Kona Marshallese Community
What:      Aquaponics Build and Arts and Crafts Day

To sign up, or for more information, send an email to: volunteer@morethansport.org

To Donate: www.crowdrise.com/mtsmarshallese

Ironman 70.3 Kansas

Ironman Coeur d’Alene

Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines

Ironman World Championship 70.3

Ironman World Championship

Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship

Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas

April 1, 2012 • Galveston Island, Texas

MTS Featured Charity:

HOUSTON – Right now, there’s no shelter or program in Texas dedicated to serving child victims of sex trafficking. Most service providers can’t afford to meet the state’s strict requirements, but one local ministry is taking up the challenge to serve some of our most abused children.

Beyond the glare of headlights, far from the noise of the city, is a safe house away from harm, away from shame. Freedom Place will be home to American girls rescued from sex trafficking in the Houston area.  Join the MoreThanSport Crew this March, in bringing awareness and life-giving opportunity, to those in Need!

Ironman 70.3 Panama, Panama City

Sunday, February 12, 2012

More Than Sport will partner with YWAM, Homes of Hope and Ironman Foundation to build homes for flood victims in the Darien Gap in the Rep. of Panama following the Ironman 70.3 Panama this February 2012.

In November of 2010 a series of devastating floods swept through the Darien Gap, destroying homes for more than 300 people. To date, 48 homes are in dire need of being rebuilt. Join us to make this dream come true, as we set out to build four homes for the neediest of the families. Help bring hope to the Embera!

Extend your travel 2-3 days after the race to build a whole house or just help for a day. We will also be raising the funds for building materials. If you are interested in joining us in the build or want more information on how you can donate your time or resources, contact us at morethansportinfo@gmail.com or become an ambassador for the race and help raise funds. http://morethansport.org/get-involved-mts/

Remember, you can partner with MTS to support the charities we identify, or one of your choosing. You can use the IMF platform (accessible from this website), which makes it SO easy to manage. If you are not an Ironman competitor (of any IM race), check back here in January, and we’ll have a platform arranged for you to use. Wear your MTS tee shirt or race kit, and race!

Chris will be competing at several races throughout this year, and we will update this page as more news becomes available.

Chris Lieto explains the vision of More Than Sport and how MTS is helping youth in the community of Hawaii Island.

2011 KONA RAFFLE WINNERS:

•         Trek Speed Concept 9.5 Bike Complete – LANCE PURSON
•         Trek Cruiser bike – DR. MONICA SCHEEL
•         Bontrager RXXXL podium shoes- EVAN NOVACS, CHRIS MARAVELAS, WESLEY TATE
•         Bontrager RXXL Road Cycling shoes – RICHARD WATSON
•         KSwiss duffle bag with quick dry shorts, trek tees, etc. – KEN KUSH
•         Trek premium branded jacket – APRIL ROSELE
•         TP Therapy golf kit – ED DOHERTY
•         TP Therapy u6 book and DVD kit – JIM BURDETT
•         TP Therapy grids – LISA BURNESS
•         Special Limited Edition Oakley “More Than Sport” sunglasses – LANCE NIIMI, ELLEN JACKSON
•         LG Super Legattara Helmet – PENNY NOBLE
•         Dinner or Lunch with Chris and Karis Lieto – CHARLIE POOLE
•         XTERRA wetsuit and transitional backback – KEITH BOWMAN
•         Autographed Chris Lieto race top – TONY KANNAN
•         Autographed Chris Lieto bontrager shoes – TIM BELLIG
•         Complete pack of products from Base Performance – MATT DREXLER, THERESA BARTO,
•                                                                                                            COURTNEY BELLIG
•         Gift certificates for $150.00 from KSwiss – BRADY MANNING
•         Saris CycleOps products – CRAIG DAVIS
•         SRAM products – DANNY IRBY
•         Fi’Zi:K saddle and swag – DIANA MAHANEY
•         Ironman swag bag – Ashling Martin

We’ll be in Kona for the Ironman World Championship, and would LOVE to see you there! Stop by our booth in the Ironman tent, or look for our volunteers at the pier and everywhere during the week.

Sept 14th – Get Beautiful for Kona

Dr. Monica Scheel, dermatologist in Kona, is offering discounts on facial treatments.   www.drmonicascheel.com or 329-1146.  100% of the money goes to MTS.

Sept 17- Welcome Back Chris and Karis Lieto

Kona Brew Pub, from 5:30-8:30p

A great night to connect with Chris and Karis and the 21 local More Than Sport athletes racing Kona for our kids, and representatives for the charities that we are racing to support. $25 for Garlic sticks, Pizza buffet and Salad.

Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com and Dr. Monica Scheel’s office.

Sept 23, 30, and Oct 7, Starbucks FREE FRAPACCINO

From 12-3pm with your donation for a raffle ticket.

Sunday Oct 2^nd- 26th Annual PATH 5K/10K and MTS Silent Auction

The first official event on the Ironman schedule. Silent auction following the race to benefit MTS.
Register here: www.pathhawaii.org

Oct 3-8- More Than Sport at the Ironman Expo

Raffle tickets available at the booth, at all Kona Bike Shops, with volunteers at the pier and on Alli Drive, and online.   A $20 ticket gets you a chance to win a $6000 Trek 9.5 Speed Concept and other great triathlon gear from Chris’ sponsors: Xterra, Oakley, Trigger Point, KSwiss and Bontrager!

Oct 8- We race for More than Sport in the IM World Championships!

Become an ambassador and race for More than Sport or support one! http://ironman.kintera.org/morethansport

Oct 9- Thank You Brunch With Chris Lieto

Royal Kona Resort 9:30-11:30 – Live Auction, raffle drawings, Chris’s race report. Tickets available at Dr. Monica Scheel’s office, the Expo and are available at BrownPaperTickets.com

Oct 10- Local kid’s events for More than Sport

Pro tri athlete’s join MTS team ambassadors to share our sport with the kids of Kona.  Organized by PATH and YMCA.

TBA: MTS after party

Photo slide show by Mike Drutar and party at the PATH bay by the Kona Brew Pub.

Chris Lieto launched this campaign this year as a way to use his platform and talent to help make a difference for children in Kona and around the world. Celebrate the impact with Chris, family, other Ironmen and women, fans and others and consider the opportunity to get involved.

Hear from Chris Lieto and other top athletes about their Ironman races and inspiration.

Chris’s sponsors are supporting More Than Sport by offering prizes like a Trek Speed Concept among other bikes, KSwiss gear, Sram sets and more.
Additionally, the first 100 people to RSVP for this brunch will receive a gift bag with items from Lieto’s sponsors including Trek, KSwiss, Sram and
more as a ‘thank you’ for supporting More Than Sport.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to info@morethansport.org After you RSVP an email will be sent to you with detailed directions to the Royal Kona Resort.

RSVP now until 12:00 midnight September 9th or you can pay at the event door until we are sold out , Chris Lieto looks forward to seeing you there!