The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is offering 100 athletes the opportunity to support challenged US military service members and first responders by raising a minimum of US$2,000 each to race the Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California triathlon.
The race, which will take place on 28 March 2015, in Oceanside, California, is sold-out except for this unique fundraising opportunity. The fundraising arrangement between CAF, Accenture and the organizers of the Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California event follows a long-standing partnership between the organizations.
“We’re joining with Accenture and IRONMAN in paying tribute to injured troops for their service to our country,” said Virginia Tinley, Executive Director of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. “At CAF, we provide athletic opportunities to physically challenged people and, in doing so, seek to educate and inspire the larger community. CAF is honoured to be the Official Charity of IRONMAN 70.3 California.”
Interested individuals can register as members of Team Operation Rebound, a CAF program for US military personnel, veterans and first responders with permanent physical challenges that provides access to funding for equipment and training, competition expenses, Military Medical Center Physical Training (MMCPT) and sports clinics.
The program is supported, in part, by the fundraising efforts of the Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California CAF participants.
All athletes will swim 1.2-miles in Oceanside Harbor, cycle a 56-mile bike route through San Clemente State Park and Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton and run 13.1 miles through Oceanside.
CAF fundraising athletes will receive an early swim wave, designated transition racking, access to the CAF hospitality tent, post-race massage, custom race tri kit and attendance at an inspirational pre-race interaction with Operation Rebound athletes. Athletes already registered for Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California may also join Team Operation Rebound by committing to a US$1,000 fundraising minimum.
Team Operation Rebound participants will experience the race with first-class support. To learn more or register for Team Operation Rebound, athletes can visit: challengedathletes.org/ORIMCA.
Challenged Athletes Foundation’s (CAF) Operation Rebound program is a premier sports and fitness program for US military personnel, veterans and first responders with permanent physical challenges. It provides opportunities to pursue active, athletic lifestyles by offering access to funding for equipment and training and competition expenses, Military Medical Center Physical Training (MMCPT) and sports clinics.
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