A Very Special Giving Tuesday with KTLA

On Tuesday December 21, 2021 Gayle Anderson with KTLA highlighted The Bahati Foundation in their weekly Giving Tuesday spotlight.

During this segment, viewers learned about Team Thin Energy/Bahati Foundation (Team TEBF) completion of the 2021 Race Across America (RAAM), the world’s toughest bike race. Team TEBF raced to raise funds for selected underprivileged youth in South Los Angeles while exposing them to essentials and the importance of financial literacy.

Starting in Oceanside, under one of the longest piers in California, RAAM spanned more than 3000 miles, climbed 175,000 feet, crossed 12 states, and finished at City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland, the east coast sailing mecca.

Our vision is to expose inner-city youth to the sport of cycling and maintain active participation as the next generation of cyclists is nurtured while encouraging alternative mobility. We are providing inner-city youth access to noncompetitive and competitive cycling with resources and support, allowing success on and off the bike.

Rahsaan Bahati is a 10-time U.S. National Road Champion, including USPRO Crit Champ 3-time winner of Manhattan Beach Gran Prix 1st place and 2007 CSC Invitational (Virginia). Through all of his accomplishments, Rahsaan never lost sight of how fortunate he was to have people support and foster his abilities.

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We have to give a very special thank you to KTLA, Giant, OneUnited Bank, and BBQ Outlets.

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