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OVER 850 FUNDRAISING SUPPORTERS AND 175 ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAN DIEGO TRIATHLON CHALLENGE, FUELED BY TOYOTA
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Core Insights - The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is hosting its flagship event, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC), from October 24 to October 26, 2025, at La Jolla Cove, focusing on empowering individuals with physical disabilities through sports [1][2]. Event Highlights - The weekend features a variety of community and fundraising events, including the Million Dollar Challenge finish, Celebration of Abilities Awards, adaptive sports clinics, and the main triathlon event [2][6]. - The Million Dollar Challenge raised over $1 million through a 600+ mile ride from Santa Rosa to San Diego, showcasing significant community support [4]. - The SDTC will welcome over 175 athletes with physical disabilities, utilizing adaptive equipment provided through CAF's grant programs [3][5]. Schedule of Events - **Friday, October 24**: Events include Adaptive Open Water Swim and Adaptive Surf Clinic, followed by the Million Dollar Challenge Ride In and the Celebration of Abilities Awards [4][9]. - **Saturday, October 25**: Adaptive sports clinics will provide expert instruction to over 175 athletes, including running, swimming, and wheelchair sports [5][9]. - **Sunday, October 26**: The day features the Celebration of Athletes, followed by the SDTC, which includes a one-mile ocean swim, a 30-mile bike ride, and an eight-mile run [6][7]. Organizational Impact - CAF has raised over $191 million since 1994, fulfilling over 52,000 grants for athletes with physical disabilities, impacting an additional 60,000 individuals annually through outreach [11].