Financial Review

Hello everyone,

Many times people throw the term "non-profit" out there in the business world and the audience is not really sure what that means or what the status of non-profit is. Racing for Recovery is a Federally approved 501 c 3 non-profit organization. What that means is that we are federally approved to do business as a non-profit and all donations are tax exempt. This makes us an official non-profit not just stating we are one.

We have filed our taxes since the organization started in 2001 and I am proud to say we recently had a finanical review done on the programs finances. This was done by a certified CPA in Las Vegas and ensures we are doing business properly according to the non-profit laws.

The point in me relaying this information is to remind everyone we are not only running a beneficial program but we are also operating it accordinly.

I am home this week without travel which has been nice as I can focus on the business side and get things in order for our 3rd Annual Racing for Recovery Half and Sprint Distance Triathlon on June 10. Participating in these things is easy setting them up is a whole other story.

Thanks to the schools in New Hampshire and the city of Perrysburg, Ohio for having me speak to your students. This is what I enjoy the most out of what I do.

Just received a phone call from a guy at 7 am this morning stating he was drinking and 'COULD NOT STOP". I assured him and want to assure others who might be ready this now "YOU CAN STOP AND REBUILD YOUR LIFE". You do not have to be a practicing addict or alcoholic your whole life it simply does not have to happen. Make the decision to stop and then utilize what you are interested in to help maintain and build a life of sobriety. Using a holistic approach of exercise, faith, education and support from family, friends and community is a good place to start.

Life is good without being drunk everyday. It can be accomplished by anyone but it has to start from within. Make a choice to not use today.

I am off to Hawaii to compete in another half ironman next week. I would not be doing this or have anything else in my life today if I was still using.

God Bless and "With Sobriety Anything is Possible"

TC