How much funding does Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant provide?

Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant?

The deadline is August 25, 2026.

Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant

THE IRONMAN FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

August 25, 2026

139 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dave Orlowski Memorial Grant

Overview: An annual $5,000 memorial grant honoring Dave Orlowski, one of the original IRONMAN finishers from 1978 and a former IRONMAN Foundation Board of Directors member.

Purpose: Acknowledge one of the pioneers of the sport of triathlon and recognize charitable organizations throughout IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race communities.

Geographic Scope: IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race communities, with specific focus on Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i (home of the IRONMAN World Championship)

Award Amount: $5,000 annually

Background:

Established in memory of Dave Orlowski following his passing on December 15, 2020

First recipient: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (2020)

2021 grant targeted an organization within the Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i community

Grant selection is based on Dave's legacy of service through sport and commitment to community

Selection Process:

Grantees announced on a date near Dave's birthdate of August 25

Selected by local Race Directors

Honors charitable organizations demonstrating service through sport

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