Des Moines Moms Blog is honored to partner with BMW of Des Moines. We love seeing our local businesses give back to our community and appreciate the chance to feature those organizations here on DMMB.
BMW of Des Moines prides themselves on being a part of our community in myriad ways. Whether it is through their monthly #GiveBack program partnering with local charities like Hope Ministries, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Freedom for Youth, the Key to the City blog, or the upcoming Des Moines Triathlon, they are making a huge impact in our city!
BMW’s Ultimate Race to Give
This month we’re focusing on The Ultimate Race to Give – This is our chance to give back to multiple organizations but also to specific individuals such as our selected athletes.
The Ultimate Race to Give – Powered by BMW of Des Moines and Zoom Performance is a chance for athletes to help better the community and take their athletic ability to the next level. The selected athletes will each be raising money for a local charity of their choice (minimum $1,000) while training for the 2015 Des Moines Triathlon on Labor Day Weekend. BMW of Des Moines and Zoom Performance will be there every step of the way providing fundraising assistance along with triathlete training.
Each week, we will be spotlighting individual athletes through social media to create awareness for their selected local charity and to track their training progress. It is truly a win-win for everyone involved but truly the goal is to make a huge difference in the local community.
As the Official Automobile Sponsor of the 2015 Des Moines Triathlon, it only seemed fitting to further incorporate ourselves into the sport of triathlon and into the local community that we love.
Our selected athletes are:
Mike Hershberger
- Charity: March of Dimes
- Donation Link: http://www.gofundme.com/xgwn48g
Megan Nitka
- Charity: Easter Seals of Iowa
- Donation Link: http://www.gofundme.com/xhy84m4
Travis Kneale
- Charity: Animal Lifeline
- Donation Link: http://www.gofundme.com/x3qhtg
Kevin Moreland
- Charity: The Iowa Leukemia/Lymphoma Society
- Donation Link: http://ur2g.myevent.com/
Anne Shrader
- Charity: Ronald McDonald House, Des Moines
- Donation link: https://www.crowdrise.com/TriOneOnforTheHouse/fundraiser/anneshrader
Melanie Kraft
- Charity: Susan G Komen
- Donation Link: http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR/Events/HeadquartersSite?pxfid=335846&fr_id=1120&pg=fund
Matt Rowles
- Charity: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
- Donation Link: http://www.gofundme.com/x8rzdyw
Julie Kneale
- Charity: AHeinz57
- http://www.gofundme.com/xt3ng4
How You Can Get Involved
It is easy for all of us to make a difference in our community! You can get involved by donating, spreading awareness and even by doing something as simple as sharing BMW’s posts through social media. Be sure to follow them on Facebook so you can see the athlete spotlights and progress through their fundraising and training.
About BMW Des Moines
BMW of Des Moines is operated by local Father, Craig Tjeerdsma. Craig and his team stand behind their Mission and encourage you to Experience the Difference at BMW Des Moines.
They are in the process of building a new facility, and for the first time in years, BMW will be operating alone as a stand-alone brand! Their new, modern facility is coming Summer ’15 and the plans are remarkable.
Tjeerdsma shares, “We will be spending the first half of 2015 rallying around our Mission and developing our unique identity in the auto industry in Des Moines as a place that truly is different. Many places claim to be different, but few actually can put their finger on how they are different. We will make 100% sure our guests can see and feel how we are different.”
Connect with BMW Des Moines
Twitter @ BMWDesMoines
Visit them at the corner of Hickman/100th in Urbandale! They are conveniently located at 9997 Hickman Road. Stay connected to hear details about their new facility!
This post was sponsored by BMW of Des Moines.
