Zuma Beach Triathlon

Challenged Athletes Foundation

For athletes with physical disabilities, access to sport often comes down to one thing: support.

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides that support through grants for adaptive equipment, training, and competition. Each year, thousands of athletes gain the opportunity to move, train, and compete.

Your fundraising at the Zuma Beach Triathlon helps open that door—creating access, building community, and moving more athletes forward.

CAF Donation Thermometer

$134,029

Raised of $150,000

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Top Fundraisers

Top Individuals (210)

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Pooja Bommarajpeta

$23,200.00 raised of $2,000.00

Allison Prendergast

$7,459.00 raised of $7,500.00

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Gilbert Tong

$4,856.94 raised of $5,000.00

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Jesse Fitzgerald

$2,700.00 raised of $1,500.00

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Steve Pearl

$2,580.00 raised of $1,000.00

Top Teams (26)

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minimed

$54,210.00 raised of $10,000.00

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Bank Of America

$13,083.94 raised of $10,000.00

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General Public

$12,987.00 raised of $500.00

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UTA

$11,413.00 raised of $10,000.00

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Team CAF

$7,659.00 raised of $500.00

Fundraising Tools

We want your CAF fundraising experience to be fun, easy and rewarding. That is why we put together the following fundraising tips, tricks and best practices that will help get your fundraiser off the ground.

Logo & Branding

Make your fundraiser stand out by including the Benefitting CAF logo in your emails, flyers, and social posts.

How to save the logo

On a PC: right-click the image and select “Save picture as.”
On a Mac: click and hold, then choose “Save image as.”

Select the folder where you want to store it. On Mac, ensure the filename ends with .jpg.

Using the Benefitting CAF logo connects your fundraiser to a trusted cause and shows donors exactly who their gift supports. You can find more options here to download.

Boost Your Impact

Matching Gifts

Many companies match employee donations—sometimes 2:1. Ask HR if your company participates and follow their process.

Questions: match@challengedathletes.org · 858-210-3510

Offline Donations

Checks and cash are welcome. Include the offline donation form with gifts.

Make checks payable to: Challenged Athletes Foundation
Memo line: fundraiser name and event
Mail to: CAF Finance Dept, 9591 Waples St, San Diego, CA 92121

Connect to Facebook

Sign In to RunSignup.
Go to your Profile.
Scroll down to your Fundraising section of your profile.
Click on your fundraiser name to go to your fundraising page.
On your Fundraiser page, click Create Your Fundraiser on Facebook!
If you are logged in to Facebook on your device, your fundraiser will automatically be created.

Fundraising Tips

Raise $500 in 10 days

Day 1: Set up your page and make your own donation.
Day 2: Connect your fundraiser to Facebook.
Day 3–5: Ask family, friends, and local businesses for small contributions.
Day 6–9: Involve coworkers, your gym, or community groups.
Day 10: Send an update to everyone who hasn’t donated yet.

Tell Your Story

Your personal “why” is the strongest motivator. Keep it short and sincere; share on social, text, calls, and email. Add photos or videos when possible. Donors give to causes—and to you.r

Advice from Top Fundraisers

“People donate to you, not just the cause. Share how CAF has impacted your life, and why this mission matters.” — Ralph Robinson

“Tell the stories of athletes you’ve met or watched grow. Every euro connects donors to those stories.” — Stephen Doyne

“Don’t assume who will give—ask everyone. Break your goal into small asks, use CAF stories, and follow up.” — Tina Weidenkeller

Fast Facts & Impact

About CAF

Grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, travel, and competition.
Clinics and camps in running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and more.
Support for U.S. veterans through Operation Rebound and mentorship networks

Annual Impact (2025)

4,025 individual grants funded (total €6.55M equivalent).
Support across 84 sports, all 50 states, and 34 countries.
50,000+ total grants awarded worldwide since 1994.

What it all costs

$30,000 - Pair of specialized running prostheses
$7,500 - Rugby wheelchair
$5,000 - Basketball wheelchair
$4,000 - Racing wheelchair
$500–$1,500 - Competition, travel, coaching, training

Team Fundraising

Recruit your team

Start with close family and friends; branch to coworkers, neighbours, and groups.
Share why this fundraiser matters and invite people to be part of it.

Keep your team engaged

Host a kickoff call or meetup to build momentum.
Share progress and celebrate milestones.
Create friendly competition (top recruiter, most raised).
Send regular updates to sustain motivation.

Fundraising Incentive Prizes