Loma Linda University Health invites employees, students and community members to participate in the 13th Annual PossAbilities Triathlon at Loma Linda University Health on Sunday, April 26.
Event coordinators are anticipating nearly 900 participants this year, and everyone is encouraged to partake in this inspiring event.
The event is sponsored by Quest Diagnostics and will feature a traditional 5K run/walk/roll, a kid’s triathlon and an adult triathlon in which both able-bodied and physically challenged athletes can compete side-by-side.
Online registration closes Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m., and race day registration begins at 5:30 a.m. with the race starting at 7 a.m. With time running out, be sure to sign up as soon as possible.
With fun activities for all ages, the event promises to leave everyone with a smile. Whether competing in a race, volunteering, cheering on your favorite athlete, enjoying the live local music, scurrying to the top of the climbing wall, having your face painted or playing in the bounce house (if you are a kid), everyone is sure to have a good time and end the day anticipating next year’s PossAbilities triathlon.
PossAbilities is a free, non-profit, community outreach program for all ages. Loma Linda University Health has run this program since 2001.
Cotie Williams, manager for community outreach and patient experience, explains its purpose: “The goal is to provide those with permanent physical disabilities support and resources to stay active and healthy in life. The annual triathlon allows us an opportunity to create awareness for those with disabilities by providing an exciting event to integrate both able-bodied and disabled community members.”
To learn more about the event and sign up today, please click here. For more information about PossAbilities, visit www.teampossabilities.org.