Celebrating Milestones, Impacting Lives
In 2024, JUST TRYAN IT proudly celebrated 15 years of racing for a reason—supporting families in our community facing the unimaginable: a child in cancer treatment. And this year, 2025, marks another special milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Chapel Hill Kids Triathlon!
Since our very first race, we’ve raised over $6.2 million to provide direct financial assistance to families battling the dual burden of cancer and financial stress. That impact is real—over 4,000 families supported thanks to the incredible dedication of our racers, sponsors, volunteers, and foundation partners who share our mission to bring hope and relief where it’s needed most.
Every year, we meet families who show us what true strength looks like. They face each day with courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to finding the best care for their children. Many generously share their journeys with us, and in doing so, inspire our entire community to step up and give back. Time and again, these families tell us how touched they are by the compassion of people they’ve never even met—people like you who remind them they are not alone.
In 2024, JUST TRYAN IT provided direct support to 163 families:
- 139 families received Emergency Financial Assistance
- 24 families received Deep Need Grants
Each of these families had a child in treatment at one of our partner hospitals in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, or North Carolina.
- The average Emergency Grant: $1,652
- The average Deep Need Grant: $5,907
We invite you to dive deeper into the impact you’ve made possible. The 2024 Impact Report shares the stories behind the numbers—highlighting the families we serve, the challenges they face, and the incredible community that lifts them up.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we race. Together, we care. Together, we make a difference.
With gratitude,
Maureen Colburn
Executive Director