CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has announced the establishment of the “113 Fund” to honor the life and work of David Alan Aschauer, the Bates College economics professor who suffered distress while competing in the 2011 Tri for Preservation and was rescued from the waters of Crescent Beach but subsequently passed away. Tax-deductible contributions to the 113 Fund will be used to fund summer internships in the economics department at Bates College.
David raced bib No. 113. His daughter, Erika Rodrigue of Augusta, will race No. 113 in his honor at this year’s Tri for Preservation in Cape Elizabeth on Sunday, Aug. 19.
“We wanted to remember Professor Aschauer and his work in an appropriate way,” said Ted Darling, president of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. “We worked with David’s family and Bates College to establish the 113 Fund as a lasting tribute to his economic work emphasizing the role of investments in infrastructure to improve the quality of life.”
Ten percent of the net proceeds from this year’s Tri for Preservation will be donated to the fund. Additionally, David’s family will match all contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first $1,500. Athlete participants in the race may contribute to the fund when they register for Tri for Preservation. Contributions may also be made on the CELT website at www.capelandtrust.org/triathlon.
The Tri for Preservation is a sprint triathlon, duathlon and aquabike event to benefit the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. The 2012 event will be held at Crescent Beach State Park on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 a.m.
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