Accenture Ocean Swim Workshop and Beach Party Prepares Challenged Athletes for 2009 Malibu Triathlon

By: Editor | September 10, 2009 | Events

Information provided by Victoria Rangel
Burson-Marsteller for Accenture

WHAT: The Accenture Ocean Swim Workshop and Beach Party is a “swim warm-up” for Team CAF Malibu, the Challenged Athletes Foundation team for the upcoming the 2009 Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Sponsored by Accenture, it offers participants the chance to swim, eat and meet the other team members—ranging from challenged athletes to celebrities—before the triathlon. 

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) raises money to help people with physical disabilities pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and athletics.  CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.

Since 1994, CAF has raised more than $19 million – allowing the Foundation to satisfy almost 3,800 funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries.  Accenture has been an active supporter of the CAF for several years, sponsoring triathlon training clinics across the country. 

WHO:  Triathlete coach Ian Murray and former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul

Ezra Frech – Four-year-old challenged athlete and Team Captain, Ezra was born without a knee and fibula on his left leg and missing fingers on his left hand.  In March 2008, he underwent a 14-hour surgery to remove his lower leg and transplant the big toe to his hand. 

Evan Morgan – 23-year-old U.S. Marine Corporal and Iraq war veteran, Evan was injured in 2005 while stationed in Al Qiam, Iraq, on his second tour, when his vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).  As a result, Evan lost his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee and his sight in one eye.  He has been competing in sporting events since 2006.

Scout Bassett – Born in China, Scout lost her right leg due to severe burns and was soon abandoned at an orphanage, where she endured abuse and child labor.  When she was seven years old, she was adopted by an American family. Scout is now an internationally ranked athlete, most recently winning silver at the 2008 Vancouver Triathlon World Championships.

Accenture volunteers and the CAF/Accenture Team

WHEN:        Saturday, September 12, 2009, 2 PM - 4 PM
**Athletes and a local Senior Accenture Executive are available for interviews leading up to the workshop and on September 12

WHERE:       Zuma Beach, Lifeguard Tower #5
(Take 101 Freeway to Kanan Road. Take Kanan south to Pacific Coast Highway and turn right.  Zuma is approximately ≤ of a mile down the highway.  Look for Tower # 5.)

INFORMATION:    http://teamcafmalibu09.kintera.org

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