A $1K challenge turned into $275K to charity.

The Rick Steele Charity Challenge.

It’s November 15, 2020.

I’m scrolling Instagram, and Rick Steele’s Charity Challenge catches my eye.

The rules?

1. Pick an athletic challenge that is nearly impossible to complete by the end of the year.
2. Complete the challenge, and $1,000 goes to a charity of my choice. If I fail at the challenge, then it’s $500.

I see that Rick has his own goal. It’s a sub-5-minute mile. Well, I did that in…