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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
American para-triathlete and motivational speaker
Hector Picard, the first and only
"Double Arm Amputee" 3x IRONMAN has arrived in Grand Bahama Island to host a Triathlon for The Beacon School. Mr. Picard visited Grand Bahama Island in 2010
to compete at the Conchman Triathlon and spoke at
and was inspired by the children and staff at The Beacon School.
"I visited the Beacon School of Grand Bahama Island in 2010. I was
invited by Coach Bert Bell to speak to the students in the hopes of
inspiring them. The students ended up inspiring me. Their smiles and
questions made for an emotional experience," said Picard. "The Beacon School provides
an education for these special needs children. As a double arm amputee,
swimming, cycling and even running are difficult but are nothing
compared to what these children will face in life. My goals for the
"Triathlon for The Beacon School" (group) IRONMAN distance event on
March 29th are to raise funds and awareness for the school as well as show the children that Anything is Possible!"
Triathlon for The Beacon School will be a one day event starting on Saturday,
March 29th at Taino Beach at 7am.
Bahamian residents and tourists are invited to join Mr. Picard as
he swims 2.4 miles, cycles 112 miles, and runs 26.2 miles throughout
beautiful Grand Bahama Island. This event will raise funds and awareness
for the children of The Beacon School. Athletes of all levels can join
Mr. Picard throughout the course and be a part of this inspiring event.
Finish line festivities are being planned with times and locations to be
announced shortly. There is an event Facebook page, "Triathlon for the
Beacon School" for further information and Mr. Picard wishes to thank
TheBahamasWeekly.com who stepped in with media support.
To reserve and listen to Hector Picard's incredible inspiring story at
your corporate, school,church, club, or government meeting during this
visit or for sponsorship opportunities, contact: dontstoplivingpr@yahoo.com or visit www.DontStopLiving.org
Businesses or persons who wish to
assist with sponsorship would be appreciated. On March 29, 2014 Let's
show the children of The Beacon School that Anything is Possible!
(VIDEO) Paratriathlete Hector Picard participates in the Conchman Triathlon
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