AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Marathon Monday announced Lance Armstrong will be next year’s celebrity “Charity Chaser.”
- Lance Armstrong named Austin Marathon Charity Chaser
- Will raise money for charity during the marathon
- Marathon will be held February 17, 2019
As the Charity Chaser, Armstrong will start the marathon in last place, and for every runner he pases, he’ll raise money for charity through the Austin Gives Miles Program.
“I’m honored to be the Charity Chaser and help Austin Gives Miles surpass its $1 million goal,” Armstrong said. “Training for the Austin Marathon has begun and I’m ready to amplify the positive effects Austin Gives Miles and its official charities have on our community.”
Last year’s Charity Chaser was our own Ricky Doyle. He raised money for Camp Kesem, which hosts free summer camps for children who have been impacted by a parent's cancer.
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Armstrong is an Austinite, philanthropist, cyclist, and an avid runner. He is founder and owner of WEDŪ, and hosts two podcasts.
“We’re thrilled to have Lance as the Austin Marathon Charity Chaser,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. “The positive impact he’ll have means Austin Gives Miles will continue to raise its profile to better serve Central Texas nonprofits and AGM charities can raise more funds to better serve our community.”
Marathon registration is open and will be held February 17, 2019.