Hi Everyone, 

As most of you know, Triathalon is a huge part of Melissa's life. Before I met her, I thought a triathalon was a round of golf in the afternoon, a hockey game in the evening, and then heading out to the bars afterwards. After dating, Melissa quickly inspired me to give it a try. While I don't train like she does, I do enjoy the competition and challenge. 

This year I have signed up for the Tiple Challenge at the Chicago Marathon. For those of you that don't know, the Triple Challenge is competing in all 3 race distances offered at the Chicago Triathalon. Saturday will be the Super Sprint distance followed by both the Sprint and Olympic distance on Sunday. It sounds crazy to do 2 triathlons in a day, but thats what makes it exciting as well. 

I want to use this race as a fundraining tool to help support Dare2Tri, the non-profit paratriathlon club that my wife cofounded. Please consider donating to the organizations so that they can continue their mission of getting injured youths, adults, and services members into the sport of triathalon. I hoping to raise $1,000 before the race in August. 

*** AND IF I DON'T FINISH BECAUSE I DIDN'T TRAIN ENOUGH, I WILL MATCH YOUR DONATION***

Dare2tri transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities and visual impairments by helping them be active through the sport of triathlon. It’s more than just the swim, bike, and run—Dare2tri is a community of people that believe ability is limitless when you set your mind to something. Dare2tri builds confidence and self-worth, and makes physical activity a way of life for people of all abilities.

Dare2tri is proud to partner with the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon to build a fundraising team. All funds raised by the Dare2tri Race2Raise Team will provide equipment, training, and programs that give people with physical disabilities and visual impairments the opportunity to lead active, healthy lifestyles.