Ron Weinert Ability Fund
About the fund
The Ron Weinert Ability Fund provides critical financial support to Dare2tri participants, empowering athletes to pursue their dreams in adaptive sports. From beginners taking their first steps in sport to elite competitors on the international stage, this fund ensures that financial limitations never stand in the way of participation, training, or competition.
In 2024, Dare2tri renamed the fund to honor Ron Weinert, a longtime Board Chairman and steadfast advocate for adaptive sports. Over his decade of leadership, Ron’s passion and dedication have left an enduring legacy, empowering countless athletes to achieve their dreams. If you’re interested in making a donation in honor of Ron, please click here.
Apply for the fund
The Ron Weinert Ability Fund is open to athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments who have been have been active in Dare2tri programming within the past 12 months. Please review the eligibility guidelines before applying.
Next Application Window: Spring 2025
Eligible applicants may apply for grants in the following categories:
– Adaptive equipment or equipment upgrade
– Sports-specific prosthetics
– Coaching & training
– Race/travel assistance
My grant was crucial in taking me from part-time amateur athlete to full-time professional. There are very few resources for para triathletes in the U.S. trying to bridge that gap. I simply could not have unlocked my full potential without Dare2tri’s support.
Hailey Danz, grant recipient and Paralympian
Support the fund
Every dollar makes a difference
$1,000
Sponsors a camp entry and travel stipend to a Dare2tri camp
$2,500
Covers the cost of race wheels for a handbike or racing chair
$5,000
covers the cost of a new tandem bicycle
$7,500
provides a prosthetic blade and setup for an amputee runner
