Challenged Athletes Foundation Affected by Fire Again (Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE)

Just a month ago the Challenged Athletes Foundation offices went up in flames (link). The fire destroyed most of the donated items for the upcoming San Diego Triathlon Challenge. They scrambled and with the generosity from sponsors and individuals they managed to get donations and items to continue with this month’s race, and now this...

San Diego Triathlon Challenge and Tour de Cove Cancelled
Due to the massive, widespread wildfires that have devastated San Diego County since Sunday (and continue to burn in the Northeast and Southeast parts of the county) we have decided the best and most prudent course of action is to cancel the 14th Annual Sempra Energy San Diego Triathlon Challenge and the Frog’s Fitness Tour de Cove scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 at La Jolla Cove.

The safety, well-being and enjoyment of all our event participants was the major factor in our decision-making process. At this point, we do not know what the air quality will be like on Sunday. We are also cognizant of the great losses suffered by many of our friends and neighbors across the county. We believe that after four days of severe disruptions that affected more than 500,000 San Diego County residents, and with an uncertain air quality forecast for Sunday, it is best not to proceed with the event at this time.

CAF thanks all our sponsors, friends and volunteers who have worked so hard to make this year’s San Diego Triathlon Challenge and Tour de Cove a success. Like you, we are very disappointed that the event will not go forward this weekend. However, we truly believe this is the right course of action. Thank you for your continued support of physically challenged athletes.

We will be in touch with further updates.

Yours in sport,
Virginia Tinley
CAF Executive Director

It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities to people with physical challenges so they pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. We believe involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of like for those facing physical challenges.

Since 1994, CAF has fulfilled 2,600 + funding requests from challenged athletes across the country -- and around the world.