1st ANNUAL SUPER FUN INDOOR TRIATHLON TO BENEFIT REFUGEE YOUTH
Basketball – Volleyball – Soccer
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Talk about getting more than you asked for. In my opinion, this past Saturday’s triathlon was the ultimate testament to the word “community.” With a crazy mix of just over 60 folks in headbands from all walks of life (including around 20 refugees from Burma, Bhutan, and Iraq), we battled on the hardwood (soccer, volleyball, and basketball) for fun, glory, and ultimately to raise money and awareness for education and sports enrichment for refugees youth (via World Relief Seattle and the UN’s ninemillion project).
Here’s some super fun stats:
Heartbeats donated: 957,000!!!!
Dollars donated: $1,220!!!!
Soccer balls donated: 137!!!!
Click this link for photos: Super Fun Triathlon Photos
A sincere thanks to everyone that was able to participate, help out, or donate even if you couldn’t make it. Your support is truly, truly appreciated. For those that wanted to be there, don’t worry, there will be a “2nd Annual Super Fun Indoor Triathlon,” so get ready!
(Note: this event was part of my whole
“my ninemillion” project - a project I started
to raise money and heartbeats as I train
for the Boston Marathon in 2010
Awesome idea Mike! I would enjoy participating in such an event. To support you and such great causes = warm fuzzies. Glad to read up on how you have been doing too. Rock on!
Great idea, Mike – count us in!
I won’t be participating, but I would love to sponsor a refugee or two
Let me know how I can do that.
From Paul’s team:
We are “Team Awesome.”
Another team (my brother-in-law: mark) has registered:
Team Name: “Peanut Butter Jelly Time”
I can’t wait to play!!
Dave (Puget Sound Energy) just signed up his team:
TransUtes
Mark B just signed up his team:
locane Powder
sounds like fun! Can’t wait!