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 and 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 this year.  The complete schedule of event is as follows:

 DATE EVENT   LOCATION
January 15-19 Triathlon Training Camp Chula Vista, CA
February 12-16 New Sports/Amputee Camp Colorado Springs, CO
April 3-5 Cooper River Bridge Run 10k Charleston, SC
April 23-27 Faces of America Bike Ride Bethesda, MD to Gettysburg, PA
May 23 Sea Isle City Triathlon Sea Isle, NJ
June TBD Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure Colorado (Denver area)
October 25 Marine Corps Marathon Washington, D.C.
November 15 Rock 'n Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon San Antonio, TX

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