News about the Lake Worth Tropical Triathlon on September 20th

Below are two excerpts from a positive, community-pride article by Kevin Thompson at the Post about this years Tropical Triathlon that is back after a year hiatus:

     Nadine Burns, a former programs and services manager for the chamber, played a key role in resurrecting the event.
     This past year, Burns started Friends of Lake Worth, a nonprofit to help support arts and athletic programs at Lake Worth High School.

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     “It was important to bring it back,” she said. “This event has such a meaningful impact on the community.”
     So far, 250 participants have signed up, far fewer than the 500 that signed up in previous years, Burns said. The goal is to raise $5,000 to help Lake Worth High School.
     “That’s lower than what we’d like,” Burns said. “But we’re trying to build the race back up.”
     There’s a new component this year as students from Forest Hill and Santaluces high schools were invited to help build up the sport through their Tri-Clubs.
     Burns said it costs about $30,000 to put on the Triathlon. Organizers have raised $35,000 from sponsors (Benny’s on the Beach, Tideline Ocean Resort and Spa, Advanced Wellness Center) and participants, Burns said.

 

For more information on this years race use this link.

If you have more good news about the little City of Lake Worth this is how you contact the reporter:
Email: kthompson@pbpost.com
561-820-4573
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