Treasure Valley YMCA and Rods Jr. Hosts Triathlon for Children with Disabilities
August 4, 2018
By: McKenna King
Source: KIVI / KSAW
HIDDEN SPRINGS, IA – This isn’t your average triathlon; it’s a unique race open to kids with all abilities; with around 10% of the participants being challenged athletes.
The theme for the triathlon was “includability,” because like Trace Dandrea, Director of “RODS Jr.” says, “We know that when kids are included, miracles happen.”
Which is the big reason around 110 participants showed up to compete alongside youth of all different ages and abilities.
The race holds a special place for Dandrea, “It’s important because my son Anthony has down syndrome, and we’ve found that when he participated in sports, he thrived,” says Dandrea.