Sponsor A Triathlete Fundraiser for Spay/Neuter West Tennessee
Rescue/Humane Groups help raise funds for a Spay/Neuter Unit to benefit 26 counties in West Tennessee and receive 20% of their profits for their own group!!!
On May 21st, triathletes and relay team athletes will swim, bike and run in the annual Memphis in May Triathlon event.
*See below for race information & location
Seven counties in West Tennessee will be represented in the race by these extraordinary athletes to raise funds for the West Tennessee Animal Coalition to purchase a mobile spay/neuter unit for 26 counties in West Tennessee.
The athletes are asking for sponsorship contributions so they can raise funds for the mobile spay/neuter unit and to help rescued animals currently in their county.
*See below to contribute
Counties participating in this year's major fundraising event are (click the county to see who's representing them!):
Carroll, Fayette, Hardin, Henderson, Lake, Shelby, Tipton
BONUS!!!: The animal groups will bring pets available for adoption and we'll be cheering our triathletes along!!!
Join Us the Day of the Race - Where We Will Be
Where will the West Tennessee Animal Coalition fundraiser folks be on the day of the race?
Meet us at the Body Marking Tent at about 7:00am. *See map of Body Marking Tent
We'll be at the Body Marking Tent (at the top of the map). It is at the top of a hill overlooking the area that says Bike Racks.
Parking is across the street - on the map, see the arrows by Body Marking - but you have to get there very early to get a good space. Meeting before the race is the best idea....because you will have a better chance to park closer, and we won't be interfering with the race.
***Very Important: Notice the blue arrows on the road in front of the Body Marking Tent (see map). The blacktop street in front of the body marking tent must remain clear - use CAUTION and watch for triathletes when crossing the blacktop road in front of the body marking tent. Nothing is allowed on the blacktop area.
Between the hours of 5:00am and 7:30am, getting to the Body Marking Tent is no problem. After that, please keep heads up and watch out for triathletes. They swim first, and then jump on their bikes. They will all bike right past our tent and we can cheer them on!
Athletes & Groups
Michelle Bingham is representing Carroll County, TN
Katie Pattat & Terri Harris are representing Fayette County, TN
Casey Bonawitz is representing Hardin County, TN
Lucia Colbert is representing Henderson County, TN
Barbara Blum is representing Lake County, TN
Lenore Warr is representing Shelby County, TN
Dean Lanning, Millie Katzen & Bob Rehkopf are representing Tipton County, TN
To contribute with credit card:
Sponsorship contribution checks can be mailed to:
Welcome to the 24th Annual 2006 Memphis In May Triathlon - www.mimtri.racesonline.com
Up to 1600 pro and amateur athletes from around the nation and the world are expected to compete in the 1.5K swim, 40K bike and the 10K run event at Edmund Orgill Park in Millington, TN.
After the race there will be a hospitality tent (barbecue included), DJ, band and awards ceremony with $20,000 in cash awards and prizes.
2006 Memphis in May Triathlon Race Expo: Friday, May 19 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am until 6:00pm. See and speak to national distributors and manufacturers of apparel, equipment, nutritional merchandise and more.
The race starts at 7:30am Sunday, May 21st
The Swim:
For more information and maps of the courses, go to: Course Description
Michelle Bingham is representing Carroll County. When asked to run, swim and bike in the triathlon to raise funds with many independent animal rescuers in Carroll County to help the animals of their county and to help the West TN Animal Coalition purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic, she jumped right in with both feet! Nancy Stewart of Stewart Trucking in Clarksburg says, "We thank Michelle so much for participating and are looking forward to cheering her across the finish line!"
Katie Pattat & Terri Harris are representing Fayette County. They are working together to collect sponsorships to raise funds for the West TN Animal Coalition to purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic. A portion of the funds raised will go towards helping the animals currently in the care of St. Francis Animal Rescue & Refuge (SFARR). Trish Lane from SFARR says, "We are so excited Katie and Terri are a part of the spay/neuter team...Thank you both so very much for all your doing - and going to do in the race!!! "
Casey Bonawitz is representing Hardin County and Tennessee River Rescues. Casey volunteered to swim, bike and run for the animals of Hardin County as soon as she heard about the fundraiser. She has been training hard for this event with the help of her younger brother as her coach. Casey has been out pounding the pavement giving Hardin County residents the opportunity to sponsor her so she can raise funds to help homeless animals in Hardin County and to help the West TN Animal Coalition to purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic. Hurrah to Casey - Cheers-Cheers-Cheers!!! Thank you so much!
Lucia Colbert will represent Henderson County. She is an amazing athlete who happens to love animals too. When asked if she would help the West TN Animal Coalition with this fundraiser to purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic, she didn't hesitate. The coalition's Triathlon Fundraiser coordinator, Ona Cooper, said "Lucia has been such a team player! This is the first year we have done the Triathlon Fundraiser, and we are learning as we go. Lucia's county was changed mid stream, she was asked to sign more letters after her initial batch, and when we needed one more triathlete, she got on the phone. Animals in West Tennessee will win big with Lucia on their side." Debbie Foster from the Henderson County Humane Society appreciates all Lucia is doing and says "We are so happy to have her on board. Thank you Lucia!"
Barbara Blum is representing Lake County. Barbara has offered to raise sponsorship funds to help animals in Lake County and to help the West TN Animal Coalition to purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic. Kathy Sumpter, President of the coalition says "We thank Barbara from the bottom of our hearts for being such a generous, caring person. We can't wait to watch her swim, bike and run for the animals of Lake County, Tennessee!"
Lenore Warr has volunteered to represent Shelby County. Lenore is a fantastic athlete who cares very much about the animals in her county. She is excited to swim, bike and run to raise funds to help the West TN Animal Coalition to purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic. The Memphis-Shelby County Humane Society and Animal World USA will receive a percentage of the sponsorship contributions to help the animals currently homeless in Shelby County. Both organizations say "we all appreciate everything Lenore is doing to help the animals of West Tennessee!"
The relay team of Dean Lanning, Millie Katzen & Bob Rehkopf are representing Tipton County. These three athletes care very much about the animals of West Tennessee and are happy to work together as a team and partnering with Rainbow Ridge Animal Rescue to raise funds to help the homeless animals of Tipton County and to help the West TN Animal Coalition purchase a mobile spay/neuter clinic. Working together for the animals is the coalition's motto - so the relay team of Dean, Millie & Bob are very special indeed.
How to be a Contributing Sponsor to Help Spay/Neuter West Tennessee
Click on the PayPal button on the coalition's Website: www.WestTNAnimalCoalition.org
In the notes box: Specify which county or triathlete you're sponsoring
West Tennessee Animal Coalition
P.O. Box 1003
Huntingdon, TN 38344
On the check's memo: Specify which county or triathlete you're sponsoring
24th Annual 2006 Memphis In May Triathlon Race Information
The race is in the park setting of Edmund Orgill Park within the mostly rural area of Millington, TN.
The swim is a 1.5k swim in Casper Lake, a 45 acre lake in Edmund-Orgill Park. Average water temperature for the 1.5K Zoot Sports swim is between 65-75 degrees.
The Bike:
The bike course is a looped course taking you around northern Shelby County. The 40K BikesPlus bike course is flat.
The Run:
The 10K run is moderately hilly. The course will be an out and back route with the finish running across the levee.
The Transition Area:
There is a large, single transition area. The transition area opens at 5:30 a.m. on race day and must be cleared of by-standers by the start of the race at 7:30 a.m. Body marking will take place at the transition area entrance. There will be several staff members monitoring and directing the correct way to enter and exit the transition area for the bike and run leg. For your comfort and convenience, sparkling clean Port-O-Johns will be lining the south side of the transition area.
For more information:
Ona Cooper, Triathlon Fundraiser Chairperson
Kathy Sumpter, President
West Tennessee Animal Coalition
P.O. Box 1003; Huntingdon, TN 38344
(901) 541-5090 (leave a message)
www.westtnanimalcoalition.org
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