Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Do you have what it takes to support our injured veterans through our sport - triathon?

Join Team Operation Rebound Silverman Half Relay and Support Injured U.S. Military Personnel 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 November 9th, you can Race for a Reason at the Operation Silverman Half Relay, and make it your mission to raise funds for Operation Rebound. 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 Silverman Half Relay you’ll race alongside seven injured veterans as they take on the challenging same 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 wave start
A special “Operation Rebound” racking zone in the transition area
Special seating at the pre-race pasta dinner
A CAF Race belt and water bottle
VIP registration (no waiting in line)
Cool incentive prizes available for those raising more than $1,000
Make your race matter. Support Operation Rebound and our troops.

REGISTER NOW!Registration Closes Nov 1st, 2008 Relay field is limited to first 30 relay teams.The Operation Rebound teams will cover the Nevada Silverman Half Distance Triathlon, consisting of a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Mead, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run through the astonishingly hilly downtown Henderson, NV. Relay Divisions: Male, Female, Coed, and Operation Rebound teams: Awards will be given to the top three teams in each respected division. The Operation Rebound teams must contain a member of the CAF or Operation Rebound to be eligible for awards. Each relay member will receive a finisher shirt and finisher medal.Meet your CAF Athletes

Click on the names below and check out their stories:
Andy Hatcher
Brandon Erickson
Dave Rozelle
Dean Wagner
Evan Morgan
John Morley
Melissa Stockwell
Mike McNaughton
Rich Ingram
Tim Gustafson

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