Reach My Ironman Goal

Earlier this year I had some life changing things happen. My boyfriend and I ended up getting custody of his kids after finding out about things that were happening in their mom's home. Now that we have the kids, we have a bigger apartment, we have a bigger grocery bill, attorney fees, etc. I'm only able to work part time because I need to be flexible for these kids to be able to take them to dr appts, take & pick them up from school, etc. Due to this huge life changing event, I no longer have the money to do what I love, and that is triathlons. My goal is to next year register for a full Ironman (IMCdA) and the St George 1/2 Ironman. Plus...I no longer have the funds to buy the equipment needed to do my triathlons. I HATE asking for money, but any little bit is appreciated. :)