Kate Courtney and Strava award She Sends Foundation grants
Former world mountain bike champion Kate Courtney and Strava announced the first round of recipients of the She Sends Foundation grant program this week, intended to help aspiring female athletes make the jump from junior ranks to elite competition. Strava contributed the funds, totaling $40,000, as part of its Strive for More program. The grants are administered by She Sends, which Courtney founded this year.
Five rising racers: mountain bikers Bailey Cioppa and Makena Kellerman, cyclocross racer Elsa Westenfelder, and gravel racers Alexandra Charles and Terese Martens will each receive $5,000, intended to help with costs like travel, equipment, and expert coaching. Charles and Martens are part of the Life Time Grand Prix's U23 program.
A further $15,000 is available through the second round. Applications open October 1 and more information can be found on the She Sends web site. [She Sends Foundation]
