Team Semper Fi

U.S. Paralympics, as part of its Paralympic Military Program, is partnering with the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund to help enhance the recovery of injured Marines and Sailors through sports and recreation.

"Team Semper Fi" provides coaches, specialized sporting equipment, entry fees and travel expenses for the wounded team members.  As Team Captain, Dan Lasko states, "our hope is to motivate other injured Marines and Sailors by showing them you can still do incredible things."

The team will participate in a variety of triathlon, running and cycling events.  The complete 2010 schedule of events is as follows:

 DATE EVENT   LOCATION
January 14-19 Triathlon Training Camp Colorado Springs, CO
February 27 Bulldog Bike Race Camp Pendelton, CA
March 6 Blossom Trail Ride Fresno, CA
April 23-25 Face of America Bike Ride Bethesda, MD to Gettysburg, PA
May 2 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon* San Francisco, CA
May 29 Tri for Vets Sea Isle City, NJ
June 10-13 Endeavor Games Edmond, OK
July TBD Bike Ride Camp Lejeune Camp Lejeune, NC
August 8 Santa Cruz Sprint Tri Santa Cruz, CA
September 26 Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk New York, NY
October TBD Ride for Semper Fi* Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA
October 31 Marine Corps Marathon Washington, D.C.
November 14 Col Ripley 1K Annapolis, MD

*Elite races, for qualified athletes only

Eligible athletes interested in joining Team Semper Fi or participating in any 2009 events can contact Jeff Steffen for more information.