Get in gear for the Fifth Annual Kids In Distress Spin-A-Thon

To recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Kids In Distress (KID) of Broward and Palm Beach counties, a licensed nationally accredited agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and care and treatment of abused and neglected children will be one of the beneficiaries of the Fifth-Annual Spin-a-Thon on April 19, 2013 presented by the Marine Industry Cares Foundation.

“Stabilizing families is the cornerstone of healthy, economically viable, and safe neighborhoods and communities. I am constantly amazed to see how much this event energizes the community in support of our cause. KID would like to thank everyone for this incredible support, as the Spin-A-Thon positively and directly impacts the lives of many children,” said Mark Dhooge, President/CEO of Kids In Distress.

Teams of cycling enthusiasts will ride for 360 consecutive minutes on more than 100 spinning bikes that overlook the New River. Registration kicks off at noon and the riding begins at 1 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. 2nd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Cost is $300 per team for bike registration and teams are encouraged to raise additional funds. The after party begins at 5 p.m.

“I strongly urge everyone to visit these incredible organizations, see their facilities and the tough but wonderful work they are undertaking. You will be changed forever,” said Mole Telfer, Chairman of the Marine Industry Cares Foundation.

About KID: Kids In Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties is a licensed nationally accredited agency working for prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and care and treatment of abused and neglected children. KID partners with corporations, organizations, municipalities, schools, and individuals to provide basic services to the underserved population in South Florida.  KID services helped more than 10,000 children and families last year through the signature KID Prevention, Foster Care, Preschool, Family Counseling Clinic and Emergency Residential programs.  In 2011, KID and Nova Southeastern University opened the Kid Dental Health Center and NSU’s Eye Care Institute at KID on the KID campus. For more information on Kids In Distress, please visit www.kidinc.org, www.facebook.com/KidsInDistress and on Twitter @kidsindistress1. For more information on Kids in Distress visit: http://www.kidinc.org

Contact Lea Kuhry at LeaKuhry@Kidinc.org for more information.

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2nd annual Cola vita "Motivation Man" Triathlon in West Palm Beach, Saturday, 1 June

Game on Sports Marketing, Inc. announced that the annual Cola vita motivation Man ½ iron & Triathlon (www.motivationman.com (http://www.motivationman.com)) will be held on Saturday, June 1 in Downtown West Palm Beach.  The triathlon, presented by Publix, benefitting the Crohn's disease & Colitis Foundation of America.

The 2012 motivation Man race attracted more than 600 participants and became the first triathlon ever held in the center of West Palm Beach.  Organizers hope that the event will sell on 1200 participants this year.  The event includes two races: a triathlon on the Olympic distance (. 94 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.5 miles) and a Half-Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 miles).

The event will include all of West Palm Beach City Centre, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Flagler station and Southern Boulevard.  Road closures on race-day include 56 km from Southern Boulevard, by the Intracoastal in West Palm to Belle Glade; Flagler Drive and parts of South-Clematis, Greenwood and Washington.  In addition, the Intracoastal for boat traffic is blocked.  The action-packed weekend includes the Publix health and Fitness Expo, as well as a weekend Kickoff Party and a post-race awards ceremony and after party on the famous E.R. Bradley Saloon on the waterfront.

"West Palm Beach is the perfect setting for a triathlon, with beautiful roads, the Intracoastal Waterway and the enormous support of the city and the Palm Beach County," said Steve Tebon, CEO of game on Sports Marketing.  "We like to welcoming regional, national and international athletes to the beautiful South Florida for the endurance event of 2013."

The motivation Man Triathlon has the support of the city of West Palm Beach, the City Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, tourist development Council & discover the beaches Palm.  Vita Cola Sponsors include Extra Virgin olive oil, Publix, E.R. Bradley Saloon, Zephyrhills, Michelob Ultra, four seasons Resort Palm Beach and Hyatt Place Downtown.

Cost to participate are: Olympic individual Triathlon registration-$ 175.00, Half Iron Triathlon individual registration-$ 275.00, Olympic Relay Triathlon registration-$ 275.00, and Half Iron Triathlon Relay registration-$ 375.00.  Proceeds benefit Crohn's disease and ulcerative Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org).

About

Game on Sports Marketing Group (www.gameonsportsmarketing.com), based in Boca Raton, is the brainchild of 30-year-old sports marketing Veteran Steven j. Tebon.  Game on sports production marketing expertise delivers superior event development, marketing and implementation with "best in the business" operational, logistics and sponsorship support.  Game On Sports Marketing know how create and run world class events and is managed by a true market leader and pioneer.  A 7 x Ironman Triathlon finisher, Steven j. Tebon is a visionary who identified the need for more outstanding events in South Florida.

Upcoming Game on Sports Marketing competitions are:

·      Cola vita motivation Man Triathlon presented by Publix-June 1

·      Motivation Man Mini: Boca Raton – 30 June & 29 September

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