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

Water Photoshoot

Hey everyone just couple quick things.

First of all I want to let anyone out there who is struggling with alcohol and drugs that you never have to use again period. That is the simple truth YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE AGAIN. We do not have to complicate thigns by thinking we have to do certain steps but rather make the choice to not use and utilize whatever you like as your means of getting and remaining sober.

I had a great experience speaking in New Hampshire last week for a 6th grade audience and I will return again this week for another high school. I would like to thank Karen and Tom for their endless work on making my presentations possible.

I also had a nice interview with Ohio Magazine that runs in July and they did a underwater photoshoot yesterday in the pool where I swim. This was something I have never done before and it was awesome. The photographer said "it must be good to be you now" and I thought about that and said "yes it is" and I am thankful for this life of mine and the abilty to share a powerful message to help others as that is the main point of what I and Racing for Recovery do.

Many good things are happening lately and I am proud to be involved with this great program.

Aouncements for new events coming soon.

Take care.

TC