Ironman Australia Triathlon has now finished

05 Apr 2009

Next year will be the 24th year of Ironman Australia! Over the past 24 years there have been many highlights, a few lowlights and a lot of pain and anguish as over 20,000 athletes have completed what is an epic journey firstly through the NSW mid north town of Forster-Tuncurry and now being held in the beautiful Port Macquarie. For 2008, and the 6th consecutive year, KIDS Foundation is the nominated charity for the Australian Ironman Port Macquarie and now the Geelong 70.3. So why not put your training and effort towards a good cause and take part in 'Doing it for KIDS'? On an average day in Australia, 5,000 children are injured and 100 are hospitalised. Together let’s make sure our kids never have an average day! Doing it for KIDS Winner 2007 - George Mifsud of Cronulla "In 2007 I competed in my 2nd Australian Ironman but this was the first year I participated in "Doing it for KIDS". Being part of the DOING IT FOR KIDS Team made it a truly memorable and extra satisfying race. Meeting some of the KIDS from the Foundation and receiving the support from the amazing team at the Foundation as I went about raising money gave me an extra lift and motivation during my training. I urge you and recommend that you also raise money for DOING IT FOR KIDS and I am sure that you reap great personal satisfaction in addition to getting even greater support from your friends, work colleagues and family as you put in the hours and train for a really worthwhile cause." Forty-two Ironman competitors have registered. Help us reach our target of 100 Ironman competitor's Doing it for KIDS . Sign up now and start your fundraising early. Simply fill out the registration form online www.kidsfoundation.org.au . You will receive a kit that contains everything you need to help get your fundraising underway. There will be a few little goodies for you included as well.