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Making a difference, one kilometer at a time
In Triton’s April issue, Chief Stew Carla Annas wrote about the challenges of training for a triathlon while leading the interior team of a 213-foot (65m) yacht. Tragedy struck days before her race, but Annas persevered — and in doing so, found a new purpose for her passion.
My first Ironman 70.3 race in June 2022 in Durban, South Africa, did not go as planned. Two weeks before the race, the area was ravaged by huge storms. Lives were lost and homes, roads, and beaches were washed away. The race was postponed, but I could not imagine all my training going to waste.
So family and friends helped me organize my own Ironman 70.3 race – with me as the only participant! We mapped out the full course and ensured all official rules were followed. It was a tough race, battling strong wind and waves all day, but support from those waiting to cheer me on around almost every corner was overwhelming, and I felt deeply honored.
The experience inspired me to found Community in Action (CIA) to support education in South Africa through sport. I will be doing another Ironman 70.3 race on Nov. 27 to raise funds for a CIA scholarship to provide one underprivileged child a full seven-year primary school education in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Please consider making a donation!
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