Del Mar Mud Run
Campaign Details
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VAVi has designated The Challenged Athletes Foundation 19s (CAF) Operation Rebound ?program as the official charity beneficiary of the Del Mar Mud Run. ?CAF Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to our troops and veterans of any branch of service and first responders who have served honorably and have suffered permanent physical injuries.
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So what can you do to help.. CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE
Help us hit our $5000 GOAL
UPDATE: VAVI is going to match the first $1,000 we raise!!
Not only will you be raising money for an amazing cause, but you also have the chance to recieve these prizes once you hit certain goals. Check them out below:
Raise $50 = FREE Registration to ROC Race Los Angeles (11/5)
Raise $100 = FREE Registration to ROC Race Los Angeles + Del Mar Mud Run 2012?
TOP 200 Fundraisers who RAISE $100+
Recieve VIP HOSTED PARTY @ Mud Run
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Check out the CAF athletes you will be Mud Running with?
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Major David Rozelle, a below-knee amputee, is an icon, resource and inspirational figure for American service members injured in recent ?conflicts. Dave was the inspiration behind CAF Operation Rebound and serves as a role model and mentor for the program.? He represented CAF at the Ford Ironman Coeur d 19Alene?and was recognized with the Ford Ironman Everyday Hero Award. Afterwards, Dave?was driven to conquer the 2006 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona.? In?Hawaii he improved his time by more than an hour, finishing in 12:46:26. ?
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Bobby Donnelly, Petty Officer 2nd Class, United States Navy: ?In 2008, Bobby severely injured his ankle during a parachute training exercise.? After enduring over two years of repeated surgeries and infections, Bobby made the decision to amputate his right leg below the knee so that he could remain active and continue his work in the?Navy.? On December 9, 2010 Bobby had his amputation surgery.? Shortly thereafter he began walking on his new prosthetic leg.? On March 14, 2011, just 3 months post amputation, Bobby complete the 1.2 mile swim portion of a half-distance triathlon.?
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Chris Lawrence, Sergeant, USMC (retired): In August 2007, Chris lost his right leg below the knee to an IED while serving in Iraq.? Today, Chris competes in triathlon, flag football and long-distance cycling.
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More Info on CAF Operation Rebound?
Many CAF Operation Rebound athletes are active duty and military retirees, police officers and firefighters. They were in top physical shape upon entering their service and often times, in an instant, faced the life-altering challenge of traumatic limb loss, a spinal cord injury or blindness.? The resilience of these men and women motivates them to face their injury as a challenge to overcome instead of a life-limiting disability.?
CAF Operation Rebound 19s 1Cjoint force 1D of Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and first responders are able to experience the healing power of sports due largely to the generous support of our contributors.?? We want to thank each of you for participating in the Del Mar Mud Run to support our injured troops and first responders get from the Frontline to the Finish Line.?
