American para-triathlete, Hector Picard to host Triathlon for The Beacon School

Mon, Jan 13th 2014, 04:25 PM

American para-triathlete and motivational speaker Hector Picard, the first and only "Double Arm Amputee" 3x IRONMAN will be visiting Grand Bahama Island March 24th - March 31st. This will be a return visit for Mr. Picard who visited Grand Bahama Island in 2010 to compete at the Conchman Triathlon. While here, Mr. Picard spoke at and was inspired by the children and staff at The Beacon School.

"I visited the Beacon School of Grand Bahama Island in 2010. I was invited by Coach Bert Bell to speak to the students in the hopes of inspiring them. The students ended up inspiring me. Their smiles and questions made for an emotional experience," said Picard. "The Beacon School provides an education for these special needs children. As a double arm amputee, swimming, cycling and even running are difficult but are nothing compared to what these children will face in life. My goals for the "Triathlon for The Beacon School" (group) IRONMAN distance event on March 29th are to raise funds and awareness for the school as well as show the children that Anything is Possible!"

Triathlon for The Beacon School will be a one day event starting on Saturday, March 29th at Taino Beach at 7am. Bahamian residents and tourists are invited to join Mr. Picard as he swims 2.4 miles, cycles 112 miles, and runs 26.2 miles throughout beautiful Grand Bahama Island. This event will raise funds and awareness for the children of The Beacon School. Athletes of all levels can join Mr. Picard throughout the course and be a part of this inspiring event. Finish line festivities are being planned with times and locations to be announced shortly. There is an event Facebook page, "Triathlon for the Beacon School" for further information and Mr. Picard wishes to thank event sponsor, TheBahamasWeekly.com.

To reserve and listen to Hector Picard's incredible inspiring story at your corporate, school, church, club, or government meeting during this visit, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact: dontstoplivingpr@yahoo.com or visit www.DontStopLiving.org

On March 29, 2014 let's show the children of The Beacon School that anything is possible!

PHOTO CAPTION (Hector Picard): Local athletes and visitors are invited to join American para-triathlete and motivational speaker, Hector Picard on March 19th for the Triathlon for the Beacon School. The event will take place at Taino Beach. Picard will also be available during his stay to speak to community groups. Find more information at the Facebook event page, "Triathlon for the Beacon School."


PHOTO CAPTION (Beacon School 2010 visit) Hector Picard visited Grand Bahama in 2010 to participate in the Conchman Triathlon. During his stay he visited The Beacon School, which inspired him to host the upcoming triahtlon for the school on March 29th at Taino Beach. "I visited the Beacon School of Grand Bahama Island to speak to the students in the hopes of inspiring them. The students ended up inspiring me."

 

 

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