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RUN/BIKE/CLIMB WITH ASHA

Team Asha is a premier endurance sports training program organized by Asha for Education (Asha).

It provides the necessary coaching and support system for both the experienced and beginner athletes
Team Asha Seattle has three different programs: Running, Biking and Climbing
Hosts workshops on apparel, nutrition, and equipment
It raises funds for projects supported by Asha in India
These programs is completely driven by volunteers who are passionate about the cause of Asha for Education

If you are interested in any of the programs, please click here to email us.

Team Asha Seattle’s Running program is a fundraiser for Asha for Education Seattle, where participants train together and take part in various local running events ranging from 5K/10K to Half/Full/Ultra marathons! Our runners have successfully trained for events including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the Seattle Marathon, the Snohomish Marathon, and more. We also organize our own running events every year to fundraise for Asha, like our 2026 Run To Educate 5K/10K. We hope you’ll join us to fulfill your dreams and support a great cause!

BIKE WITH ASHA

Team Asha Seattle’s Biking program is a fundraiser for Asha for Education Seattle, where participants train together and take part in various endurance biking events like STP (Seattle to Portland), RSVP (Seattle to Vancouver), and more! Participants experience the unique challenge and inspiration of training for and cycling cross-country, while raising funds for a good cause and meeting people with similar goals. It is a true opportunity for tremendous personal accomplishment and a tangible contribution to the cause that can be taken up by people from all walks of life!

CLIMB WITH ASHA

Team Asha Seattle’s Climbing program is a fundraiser for Asha for Education Seattle, where participants train together all spring and summer for summit attempts to some of the biggest peaks in the Pacific northwest like Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Mt Olympus, Mt Adams and St Helens. Participants start with different hiking experiences and by the end of training season, experience some of the unique challenges in glacier climbs and become mountaineers, while raising funds for a good cause. We hope you’ll join us!

Facts and Fundraising details

Team Asha comprises of various professionals in the hi-tech industry, doctors, lawyers, students, stay-at-home moms and accomplished athletes.
One does not have to be an accomplished athlete, or at peak fitness level to join the team. In fact, majority of our athletes are new to any of of these endurance sports.
Both men and women participate in our program and range from 22 to over 50 years of age.

All the money raised through this program gets distributed among 20+ NGOs that we work with across India.
Donors like you help us ensure that kids don’t just attend school and they actually learn. We support our project partners in India who have diverse education needs – it could be a supplementary school, school with special needs, vocational training classes or digital education.
To learn more about our projects and locations, please visit https://ashanet.org/projects-list/?status=1&chapter=29.
Asha for Education is a 100% transparent and volunteer driven organization. Every single $ you raise is dispersed to our projects. All the coaches volunteer to train athletes for no cost and many of them fundraise as well.
Some of our projects:

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✔ Share your personal story
✔ Take time to learn and be personally convinced about Asha
✔ Start early
✔ Follow up gently
✔ Ask confidently
✔ Thank donors promptly

Start your fundraising early – this helps in reaching out to more people and raise way more than your minimum target.
Some of the employers in the area do company matching. All your donations by their employee can be doubled by applying for company match. Check here if your company has a donation matching program.
Every single hour you volunteer for ANY NGO can be used towards your fundraising through ‘volunteer hour grants’.
Another great way to raise funds is to organize a lunch sale at your workplace or in your friends circle. You also get a chance to explain about various projects Asha supports. Read this article to see how a Alumni raised funds.
Lose your inhibitions – you are asking people to donate for a great cause. It’s important to explain why you are training through Team Asha and how proud your donors should be because they are helping every child in leading a better life!
If you are artsy & crafty, this will be an amazing way to show your talent. You can ask people to donate towards your fundraiser for every item you sell.
General donations to Asha for Education by the athlete in the same fiscal year before the deadline can be accounted towards ‘fundraising target’. (donations to fundraising campaigns such as Work An Hour, Support A Child etc and events will not be considered).
Tips from our Asha alumni from past Team Asha programs. Be sure to attend our fundraising session to learn more!

I have never raised money for a cause. How do I raise so much ?

This is a valid concern that every new member of Team Asha has. We will help you with ideas, materials, fundraising learning session to help with this goal. Till date, more than 90% of our athletes have raised more than the minimum fundraising targets.

What happens if I am unable to meet my fundraising target?

Team Asha mentors and other Asha volunteers will work with you throughout the program and beyond to help you honor your pledge of raising the target amount. The reason this program exists is to support underprivileged children and not simply an endurance training program. The program is integrated into the Chapter’s budgeting and planning cycle. When our projects partners in India present their annual budgets for consideration, we evaluate them on the basis of our financial ability, which includes the anticipated funds raised through the climbing program. We will support you to our best ability to honor your commitment in helping these children. If in the end you still fail to reach the target you are required to cover the balance by yourself.

Where do the funds I raise go?

See ‘Where do the funds go?’ tab

How about registration process and any fees associated with it?

We encourage you to look at our individual program, event page or related FAQ for details.