The race will begin with a 500 meter swim at the nationally recognized SwimMAC facility followed by a 12 mile bike through picturesque neighborhoods and paralleling golf courses of South Charlotte and conclude with a 5k out-and-back run.
Proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit both local and international charities, A Child’s Place in Charlotte and Rotary International’s, Polio Plus.
Locally, A Child’s Place collaborates between our community and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to provide stable appropriate education for homeless students, provide support services to enhance their academic success, and provide support to the families to ensure long term stability and self sufficiency.
PolioPlus launched by Rotary international in 1985, is one of the most ambitious humanitarian programs ever undertaken by a private-sector organization. PolioPlus was the catalyst for the World Health Assembly’s resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio. Today, thanks to Rotary’s US$500 million commitment and its leadership in mobilizing volunteers, the world is on the threshold of eradicating the poliovirus by immunizing children worldwide with the polio vaccine.
To volunteer, to register, or for further details, visit GoldRushTriathlon.com or MeckSouthRotary.org
Mecklenburg County-South Rotary is one of 53 clubs in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Rotary, comprised of 1.2 million business professionals and community leaders worldwide, is a service organization that upholds “service above self”, high ethical values, fellowship, giving back to the community, and promoting peace worldwide.
Mecklenburg County South Rotary Club is on the move! Beginning May 14, 2010 Meck-South Rotary will meet at Piper Glen Country Club on Fridays, 7:30-8:30am. Breakfast meetings feature weekly guest speakers. Guests are welcome. Fun is expected! Mecklenburg County-South Rotary is one of 53 Rotary clubs in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Rotary is an organization comprised of 1.2 million business professionals and community leaders worldwide who unite under the banner of service to make a positive difference in the community and promote peace throughout the world.
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