Sunshine, sweat and smiles were abundant at Landon School on Sunday morning. There were 411 registered racers and 225 volunteers who together with our sponsors raised $187,800 to provide financial support to families with a child in cancer treatment in the Washington metropolitan region. We are so grateful to all of the families and
$145,000 Raised to Support Families What a wet and wonderful weekend! The Chapel Hill race community achieved many firsts this weekend. The race sold out with over 350 registered racers, a record for this race. The most money ever was raised in Chapel Hill, $145,000 (and still counting), to support families in treatment at
March 2023 Dear Friends, A recent article in the The New York Times Magazine, What Happened to Us, by Jon Mooallem, talks about our collective resistance to reflect on what we experienced during the pandemic and our relentless drive to return to “normal”. The article made me think of the traumatic experiences of families who have
What a GREAT day! Thank you to all who raced, volunteered, and raised money to support local families fighting childhood cancer - we raised more than $4,500! Despite the chilly temperatures, the sun was shining and the “cold feet, warm hearts” saying was in full effect. Post Race Details A special
THANK YOU BETHESDA $178,638 raised for JUST TRYAN IT to support families with a child in cancer treatment in the Washington metropolitan area. Race Day is the Best Day We are digging out from under the race gear and celebrating a fantastic race weekend. The weather was perfect! Even
Thanks to the Truman family, JUST TRYAN IT was nominated for Good Day DC's Pay It Forward segment on Fox 5. Much to our surprise, this interview ended with JUST TRYANIT being awarded $2,000 from Easterns Automotive Group. This gift was to match the $2,000 raised by Dominic Truman and his family during a big
For twelve years JUST TRYAN IT has provided families financial assistance to alleviate the financial stress they encounter when their child is in cancer treatment. We have raised over 4 million dollars and helped nearly 3,500 families. These emergency relief grants are generally capped at $2,000 per family per year and directly pay rent, mortgage, utilities
THANK YOU CHAPEL HILL $134,000 raised for JUST TRYAN IT to support families with a child in cancer treatment at UNC and Duke. Race Day is the Best Day I still have a smile on my face! We are basking in the warmth of the post-race glow. I wanted
The Board of Directors of JUST TRYAN IT is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Carrie Sloan Norry Founders Award. This award is presented annually to an individual or individuals who demonstrate strength of character, passion, determination, empathy and dedication to those impacted by cancer. These are qualities that Carrie has demonstrated
We are back! Our return to in-person racing was triumphant. The kids triathlons in Bethesda and Chapel Hill raised over $238,000. The proceeds from these events will support families fighting cancer at Children's Hospital, Duke Children's, John Hopkins, INOVA, Children's Hospital at Sinai and UNC. Thank you to all of our racers, volunteers, sponsors
Welcome to the Empathy Gym! The goal of this program is to spark empathy, expand our community and inspire you to make a difference in the lives of others. Research shows that through practice, we can develop empathy and become kinder and happier as a result. Through the practice of these activities you can
Many things changed in 2020. One thing, however, did not change: JUST TRYAN IT’s commitment to families hit hard by a childhood cancer diagnosis in the midst of a global pandemic. Through it all they persevered, and through the support of our virtual racers, sponsors and donors we ensured that those families received the
Ken Caputo was a volunteer who served in a “catch all” role. Arriving at 6am, he welcomed volunteers, filled in where needed, oversaw the radio communications for the event, and pumped everyone up. He was notorious for his huge smile and even bigger hug. Ken knew race day was all about the kids. He
JUST TRYAN IT hosted its first virtual triathlon on May 3, 2020. Over 320 people participated raising over $55,000 for families fighting cancer at UNC and Duke! This money will be used to pay rent and utilities bills and to provide gas and food vouchers for families with a child in treatment for
Lake Hogan Farms community maintains safe social distance while racing in the virtual triathlon, May 3, 2020! Dear JUST TRYAN IT Community, On Sunday over 320 people from across seven states participated in JUST TRYAN IT's first virtual triathlon. The majority of these racers were from our Chapel Hill, North Carolina race
RACE WITH US IN 2020! Chapel Hill, NC – May 3, 2020 Bethesda, MD – June 21, 2020 Alexandria, VA – September 13, 2020 Pioneer Valley, MA – September 27, 2020 New to JUST TRYAN IT? Watch our original race video. Interested
Dear Friends Four little words, “your child has cancer.” Words that change your life forever. In the ensuing days, medical professionals will tell you about the various tests, drugs, and treatments your child will endure. But no one asks the question, “how will you afford this treatment?” Families will do whatever needs to be
Durham Academy, students in their junior year volunteer and work to raise funds for a charity of their choice. Seniors Benny Klein and Isabella Strauss presented to the underclassmen and inspired them to follow in their footsteps. Thank you to the entire Class of 2020 for their contribution to JTI and for living our
JUST TRYAN IT is all about families helping families. In the past ten years we have had over 5500 racers cross our finish lines and helped over 3100 families. Families like Trent's; Trent was diagnosed at the age of 13 with a rare form of lukemia. He endured years of chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant. In February of this
Our volunteers are so sweet! JTI volunteers drop off lots of candy at the Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake, North Carolina.
Do you have more candy in your house than you can eat? Why not give it away! We are collecting candy and delivering it to the families and staff at UNC Children’s hospitals. Brighten someone else’s day with a treat. Now through November 18th. Interested in helping with the collections? Contact Carrie. Current collection
At each race we give an award to a race day volunteer that spread enthusiasm, happiness, and a touch of goofiness to our event. We received a record number of submissions and comments on the incredible volunteer team present at this event. Thank you to all the volunteers and race captains for their role
At each race we give an award to a race day volunteer who spreads enthusiasm, happiness, and a touch of goofiness to our event. Winner: Andrew Hoffman Andrew was a tireless worker all day Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, he was engaged in setting up the course, interacting with families
(Bethesda, MD, Friday, April 26, 2019) - Bethesda-resident Ryan Darby was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in December of 2009. During treatment, it was tough, his body took a toll. He got headaches, pain in his knees and pain in his back. During that time, he received so much love and support from family
Nearly one-third of families with children who have cancer struggle to meet basic needs during treatment, forcing them to make unimaginable decisions: do they pay for medication or for food? Do they skip a chemotherapy appointment so that they can pay their mortgage? In 2018, JUST TRYAN IT assisted in removing these barriers, allowing
We are honored to be included in Bethesda Magazine's Best of Bethesda 2018 listing. Grab your copy of the January / February issue on news stands today.
Kyairah is a resilient and determined 8 year old girl who was initially diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 3. She completed her therapy at age 5, however at age 7, she presented with recurrent metastatic disease. She completed additional therapy this past May but unfortunately, she has relapsed again from therapy. Despite long hospitalizations
This fall, JUST TRYAN IT collected and delivered candy to UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC and Inova Children's in Alexandria, VA. While we can all recognize that candy is not a recipe for health, the staff at the hospital report that the candy generates smiles on faces and serves to temporarily relieve
Our December Random Acts of Kindness Calendar is back. Spread some love and help out this month by following along and finding ways to make others smile. Please keep us posted with how you are doing. We are posting each day of the month on our social media channels and would love to see
Do you have more candy in your house than you can eat? Why not give it away! We are collecting candy and delivering it to the families and staff in the pediatric hematology / oncology clinic at UNC Children’s hospital. Brighten someone else’s day with a treat. Now through November 16th. Interested in helping
In a year long quest to learn about the difference between empathy and sympathy, the Durham Academy 8th grade advisory, led by Randee Haven-O'Donnell met at UNC Children's hospital with doctors, social workers, and members of the child support team including Schall, a therapy dog. Carrie Norry spoke to them about JUST TRYAN IT
This amazing group of individuals is leading our 2019 races in 4 different states. We are so excited to work with them and watch the magic they create in their communities. Karen Cox, Chapel Hill Karen Cox’s background is in Human Resources and Executive Recruiting. Karen has
On February 23, 2018, Ryan Darby, the inspiration behind JUST TRYAN IT celebrated 5 years since his treatment for leukemia ended. Ryan, and his mother, Mollie Darby were interviewed on Good Morning, Washington that morning. In case you missed it, check out the segment here.
Join fellow triathletes and all around amazing people in spreading some love and happiness this December. Print out this RAK Calendar and get started! Print
Thanks to all the neighborhoods, schools, and businesses that helped us collect candy this year. A special shout out to these candy captains: Kelley Keats, Allison Farnworth, Jeanne Dombcik, Wendy Albano, Kristen Pavlicek, Margarita Escaler, Maripat Metcalf, Lauren Hostetler, Grace Bell, Kate Newman. And, thank you to these schools and businesses: Duke School Faculty
