THE ROTARY Club of Cebu will be holding a triathlon event for the first time that will benefit children with congenital heart disease.
The race will be held June 11 and is dubbed the First Rotary Corporate Triathlon. The starting and finish line will be at the Mactan Newtown Beach Resort in Lapu-Lapu City.
Organized by the 84-year-old Rotary Club of Cebu, the race aims to provide local triathletes a well-organized race at the same time reach out to those who are in need of help. Proceeds of this race will be given to Rotary Club of Cebu’s Gift of Life Program, which aims to help children with congenital heart disease who need to undergo operation.
“Triathlon shows similar struggle to our beneficiaries. They also need financial, physical and emotional preparation for their eventual triumph as they cross the finish line or after the operation connects them beyond definition,” Rotary Club of Cebu’s current president Bernard Vonn Sia, who is also a triathlete, said. He spearheaded the launching of the event yesterday at the Casino Español along with other Rotary Club of Cebu’s officers.
“In light of the need for funds to continue this program, we have embarked on a fund raiser that not only is a vehicle to realize our goals but also create awareness to live a healthy lifestyle through triathlon,” added Sia.
The race will offer a 1.6k swim, 50k bike and a 10k run distance. There will be category for corporate team challenge, relay and individual.
Registration fee is P4,000 for the individual category, P8,000 for the relay and P20,000 for the corporate team challenge.
To register one can contact race director Steve Maniquis at 0917-320-0849 or visit branches of Digital Walker in Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu and Robinsons Galleria. Registration can also be done at Señor Kimchi in Vibo Place, Cyclelogic in Parkmall, YKK Bike Shop and KAI Stickers in Mandaue City.
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