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Charley's Fund - Racing for a Good Cause
While I have personal reasons for participating in the sport of triathlon and my quest to qualify for and race in Kona, I have over my athletic career looked for opportunities to raise awareness and money for good causes.
Several years ago about the time I was beginning my triathlon journey, close friends Mitch and Mindy Leffler's young son Aidan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic disease which only affects boys and is fatal. Boys who are stricken with DMD generally end up being restricted to a wheel chair in their early teens and rarely live beyond their early twenties.
After talking with the Leffler's and asking how I can help they asked that I raise money for Charley's Fund. Charley's Fund is a charity which funnels their money solely into research to find a cure for DMD.
My ask is to for you to take a minute and consider what would your life be like if you couldn't use your legs or arms and consider making a donation. Researchers are on the path to finding a cure for this horrible disease and you can make a difference for childern like Charley and Aidan. To make any size donation to Charley's fund please see their donation page and please note in your donation "Michael Vanderhyde - Ironman Triathlon". Your consideration and support are greatly appreciated.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Events
Run For Our Sons - Seattle Marathon, November 30th, 2008
Get in shape, run a half-marathon or marathon and raise some money for Run For Our Sons at the Seattle Half Marathon and Marathon in November.
VanderTri Coaching to benefit Charley's Fund
After lots of inquiries from triathlon and running newbies to Kona hopefuls about whether I'll coach them I've decided to coach for a cause in 2009. I will be taking on several athletes this coming year with all coaching proceeds going to Charley's Fund.
For more information on the coaching services please see the PDF file below.
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I've qualifed, I'm headed to Kona in October.
It was a great day in Coeur d'Alene with a 39 minute PR finishing in 51st overall and 10th in my age group in 10:06:05. Not too shabby for my 2nd ironman race. Now to take on the fastest Ironman athletes in the world..... that's the prize.
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