{"id":131463,"date":"2024-06-05T20:41:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T00:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131463"},"modified":"2024-06-14T21:15:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T01:15:24","slug":"mikaylas-voice-tri-for-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131463","title":{"rendered":"Mikayla\u2019s Voice Tri for Inclusion\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:<\/h1>\n

The Lehigh Valley\u2019s premiere and only inclusive triathlon for individuals of ALL abilities is Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 8:00am, Parkland High School.<\/p>\n

Mikayla\u2019s Voice is holding its nineth annual Tri for Inclusion\u00ae <\/strong>for children and adults of ALL abilities. Athletes will swim 3 laps (75 yards), bike 2 miles, and run half a mile to the finish line. Competitive and recreational athletes, first time triathletes, and those challenged with physical, intellectual, and multiple disabilities race together side-by-side in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, proving that it\u2019s always possible to include everyone.<\/p>\n

The South Whitehall community comes together to make this a wonderful, safe and enjoyable event. Greenawalds Fire\/Police join SWT Public Works and SWT Police Department to detour all traffic while bikers are on the racecourse. Cetronia Ambulance provides emergency medical services and Lehigh Valley Swimming staffs the pool with lifeguards to ensure swimmers\u2019 safety. D.H. Productions will be providing the music for the event. Kona Ice will be available in addition to athlete and guest refreshments. ASR Media, our Media Sponsor, will have drones filming the racecourse. The Nam Knights will be lining the race route and cheering on the triathletes.<\/p>\n

Flyer is attached with all details. Register at https:\/\/triforinclusion.mikaylasvoice.org\/<\/a> No race day registrations are accepted.<\/p>\n

ATTN. EDITORS: <\/strong>If you would like to interview an athlete or relay team, please contact Sharon Jones by email at sharon@mikaylasvoice.org<\/a> or by phone at 484.854.1355<\/p>\n

About Mikayla\u2019s Voice<\/h1>\n

Mikayla\u2019s Voice www.mikaylasvoice.org<\/a> is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to:<\/p>\n

Inspire <\/strong>children and young adults to embrace individuals of all abilities. Empower <\/strong>them to create cultural change by teaching others to include everyone. Educate <\/strong>our community about the meaning and importance of inclusion.<\/p>\n

Tri for Inclusion video link Under 2023: https:\/\/www.mikaylasvoice.org\/videos\/<\/a><\/p>\n