Dear Friends and Family,
Last year I competed in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon to conquer one of my biggest fears in life (i.e. open water swims, let alone the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay). It turned out to be an absolute incredible experience and it's amazing how one of my biggest fears in life, has now turned into one of my greatest joys and adventures. I was also able to raise over $3,000 in the fight against cancer through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and I thank everyone who helped me with that fight. This past winter, I entered the lottery again for a slot to compete in this race and got selected! Training has been going great and on June 14th, I'll once again be making a flying leap off of the boat for another exciting adventure.
This year I'll be raising funds for the fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through the Blazeman Foundation for ALS. The Blazeman Foundation for ALS is a family foundation that serves to carry out the vision of its namesake and founder, the late Jon "Blazeman" Blais. It's dedicated to raising awareness of ALS and raising money to support cutting-edge medical ALS research. In 2005, Jon Blais was diagnosed with ALS. Although the average life expectancy of an ALS patient is only two to five years from diagnosis, Jon decided to spend his final days battling the disease. Adopting the name the “ALS Warrior Poet,” he felt that war needed to be waged against ALS, that he had fight in him yet.
To say that Jon Blais was determined would be a vast understatement. Having competed in triathlons for more than 20 years, he knew the face of seemingly overwhelming defeat. On October 15, 2005, 5 months after his diagnosis, Jon became the only individual with ALS to complete an Ironman, finishing in Kona, Hawaii in 16:28:56. In defiant response to the thought that he would not be able to finish and would have to be rolled across the finish line, he crossed the line by log-rolling over it. Traditionally, when crossing the finish line, athletes want to appear triumphant. When Jon log-rolled across that line, and when Blazeman Warriors roll now, they are shouting that they are competing to battle ALS. According to Jon, they understand “the cause is greater than oneself.”
As I swim, bike and run in the race, your contribution in the campaign to destroy ALS will definitely inspire me to race stronger and faster to the finish line. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to the Blazeman Foundation for ALS and you can donate under your name or anonymously. To donate, please click here or access the link below to my Team Blazeman personal page.
For an amazing video clip of the Blazeman, please click here.
Thanks so much for your support and generosity!
Best,
Perry
Blazeman Foundation for ALS
http://www.waronals.com
http://www.cycleforals.com
http://www.alswarriorpoet.com
Last year I competed in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon to conquer one of my biggest fears in life (i.e. open water swims, let alone the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay). It turned out to be an absolute incredible experience and it's amazing how one of my biggest fears in life, has now turned into one of my greatest joys and adventures. I was also able to raise over $3,000 in the fight against cancer through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and I thank everyone who helped me with that fight. This past winter, I entered the lottery again for a slot to compete in this race and got selected! Training has been going great and on June 14th, I'll once again be making a flying leap off of the boat for another exciting adventure.
This year I'll be raising funds for the fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through the Blazeman Foundation for ALS. The Blazeman Foundation for ALS is a family foundation that serves to carry out the vision of its namesake and founder, the late Jon "Blazeman" Blais. It's dedicated to raising awareness of ALS and raising money to support cutting-edge medical ALS research. In 2005, Jon Blais was diagnosed with ALS. Although the average life expectancy of an ALS patient is only two to five years from diagnosis, Jon decided to spend his final days battling the disease. Adopting the name the “ALS Warrior Poet,” he felt that war needed to be waged against ALS, that he had fight in him yet.
To say that Jon Blais was determined would be a vast understatement. Having competed in triathlons for more than 20 years, he knew the face of seemingly overwhelming defeat. On October 15, 2005, 5 months after his diagnosis, Jon became the only individual with ALS to complete an Ironman, finishing in Kona, Hawaii in 16:28:56. In defiant response to the thought that he would not be able to finish and would have to be rolled across the finish line, he crossed the line by log-rolling over it. Traditionally, when crossing the finish line, athletes want to appear triumphant. When Jon log-rolled across that line, and when Blazeman Warriors roll now, they are shouting that they are competing to battle ALS. According to Jon, they understand “the cause is greater than oneself.”
As I swim, bike and run in the race, your contribution in the campaign to destroy ALS will definitely inspire me to race stronger and faster to the finish line. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to the Blazeman Foundation for ALS and you can donate under your name or anonymously. To donate, please click here or access the link below to my Team Blazeman personal page.
For an amazing video clip of the Blazeman, please click here.
Thanks so much for your support and generosity!
Best,
Perry
Blazeman Foundation for ALS
http://www.waronals.com
http://www.cycleforals.com
http://www.alswarriorpoet.com
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