On Saturday, August 26, 2007, I will be competing in my first Ironman race. An Ironman is a triathlon that consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. This is the first year this Ironman event will be held in Louisville, KY.
As part of my journey to becoming an Ironman, I am raising money and awareness for the Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps the families of injured American military men and women. Fisher House builds homes on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. The use of these homes is available free of charge to the families of injured service members. It allows them to be close to their loved ones during hospitalization for a combat injury or other unexpected illness. Fisher House also works with airlines to provide round trip tickets to these families to get them to the medical centers.
All of the money that I raise will go directly to the Fisher House Foundation. I am paying for all of my race expenses (entry fee, travel, equipment, etc.) out of my own pocket. For more information about me, my race and Fisher House, please visit www.billrollins.com.
