Join Team Operation Rebound Ironman 70.3 California and Support Injured U.S. Military Personnel and Challenged Athletes
Since the beginning of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, more than 27,000 U.S. military personnel have been wounded ? many suffering traumatic, permanent injuries. In 2004, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), an organization with 15 years of experience supporting the athletic endeavors of physically challenged athletes, launched Operation Rebound. This program, which has touched hundreds of wounded veterans provides the training, specialized equipment and mentoring permanently injured military personnel need to get back into sports whether their goal is to simply finish a local 5K or make it to the Paralympic games.
On April 4, you can Race for a Reason at Ironman California 70.3, and make it your mission to raise funds for Operation Rebound and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Your efforts will help ensure U.S. military personnel who suffered permanent injuries fighting for our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan get full access to life-affirming, healing sports activities.
As a member of Team Operation Rebound Ironman 70.3 California you'll race alongside eight injured veterans as they take on the same challenging swim, bike and run you do. Commit to raising just $1,000 for Operation Rebound and you'll also gain access to other benefits, like:
- A custom racing uniform
- An Operation Rebound technical training shirt
- A special Operation Rebound early swim wave start (JUST BEHIND THE PRO WAVES)
- A special team photo suitable for framing
- A special Operation Rebound bike racking zone in the transition area
- A inspirational pre-race luncheon on Friday before the race
- A CAF Race belt and water bottle
- No waiting in line for registration (pick up registration at luncheon)
- Cool incentive prizes available for those raising more than $1,000
Make your race matter. Support Operation Rebound, our troops and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. |
