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Have you ever thought about doing a full or half Ironman® race, but by the time you convince yourself that you need to be an “Ironman,” the event you had in mind had sold out? Well, you’re in luck! Challenged Athletes Foundation has the Ironman®** entries and more!**** **
Join Team CAF and choose your Ironman® event to start training for and make your Ironman® dreams come true. As a member of Team CAF you’ll receive a slew of other perks including a Training Peaks Pro Account and a 24 week Huddle/Frey Ironman training program.
Team CAF is a unique training and fundraising initiative designed specifically for the altruistic athlete, regardless of ability or disability, to train, compete and engage in charitable activities with other age-group endurance athletes. It is the mission of Team CAF to raise the important funds, on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, that will change the lives of physically challenged athletes giving them the same opportunities to enjoy the sports that they love.
Here is how join Team CAF and to secure an Ironman® entry.
Your $75 Team CAF National Registration fee includes the following benefits;
o The ability to fundraise for an *Ironman *entry (see list below for Ironman® & Ironman® 70.3 events offered),
o Training Peaks Pro Account
o 24 week Huddle/Frey Ironman Training Program specifically geared
for your event; valued at $900
o Kintera online fundraising web page
o CAF active wear t-shirt
o Fundraising marketing tools and support
o Awesome fundraising incentive prizes you can earn for reaching different fundraising levels
2009 Ironman®** Entries available for Team CAF members:**
**Date of Event ~ *Ironman *Event ~ Fundraising Minimum ~ Fundraising Due Date
6/21/2009 ~ IM Couer d’Alene ~ $ 2,100 ~ 6/08/2009
7/26/2009 ~ IM Lake Placid ~ $ 2,500 ~ 7/13/2009
8/30/2009 ~ IM Canada ~ $ 2,500 ~ 8/17/2009
8/30/2009 ~ IM Louisville ~ $ 2,100 ~ 8/17/2009
9/13/2009 ~ IM Wisconsin ~ $ 2,100 ~ 8/31/2009
11/7/2009 ~ IM Florida ~ $ 2,100 ~ 10/23/2009
11/22/2009 ~ IM Arizona ~ $ 2,100 ~ 11/09/2009
**2009 Ironman® 70.3 Entries available for Team CAF members:**
**Date of Event ~ *Ironman *Event ~ Fundraising Minimum ~ Fundraising Due Date
5/17/2009 ~ IM 70.3 Florida ~ $ 1,050 ~ 5/01/2009
5/30/2009 ~ IM 70.3 Hawaii ~ $ 1,050 ~ 5/15/2009
6/13/2009 ~ IM 70.3 Boise ~ $ 1,050 ~ 5/29/2009
7/12/2009 ~ IM 70.3 Rhode Island ~ $ 1,050 ~ 6/29/2009
CAF has a limited number of Ironman® event entries, so they’re on a first come first serve basis. Act fast to reserve your entry. Each Ironman® event entry has a set fundraising minimum and fundraising due date.
A credit card must be put on file with CAF to hold an entry (but will not be charged).
For more details and to inquire contact Barbi Ramage-Verney, the Fundraising and Registration Manager for CAF barbi@challengedathletes.org, or by calling 858.526.6576 Challenged Athletes Foundation | P O Box 910769 | San Diego, CA 92191 858.866.0959 Phone | 858.866.0958 Fax www.challengedathletes.org | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit ID 33-0739596 **
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a special place where courage has many faces … where perseverance has a first name … where dreams are nourished and heroes have a home. It is an organization unlike any other in the world.
CAF grew out of a desire to assist one athlete paralyzed in a triathlon. From this modest beginning arose a more important mission – to make sure people with physical challenges have the same freedom to enjoy sports as everyone else. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.
Since 1994, more than $19 million has been raised and almost 3,800 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,000 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love. To learn more, log on to www.challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.