This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought
is about a Rotarian going the distance for the Foundation.
Running, biking and swimming 482 miles in the course of a year or
even a month is hardly the marvel of sports headlines. But racking
up that distance in three days staggers the imagination. Jeff
Glidden did just that through his Ultra Distance Triathlon
Challenge, raising $100,000 and counting, as of June 2007 for the
Annual Programs Fund. "It was difficult" said Glidden, "but it was
more rewarding than anything I have ever done. Many Rotarians that
had never given before contributed and supported me, that was
definitely one of my goals" Corporate sponsors helped fuel Glidden’s
mega-triathlon challenge by each contributing at least $1000. Local
media coverage also raised overall awareness of Rotary. All the
proceeds from Glidden’s challenge went to support The Rotary
Foundation.
