Prologis sponsors Woodridge Rotary Club's 20th Mini Triathlon Aug. 11
Prologis, operator of Woodridge's largest business park signed on as Silver Sponsor for the Woodridge Rotary 20th Mini Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11.
The Mini Triathlon is the Chicago area's largest Mini Triathlon and a major event for Woodridge, attracting several thousand participants and spectators. This is the 20th anniversary for the event.
"The support of Prologis affirms the work of the Woodridge Rotary. We help children and families in the community. This support continues that mission and tradition. This is a great community, social, and athletic activity - and our sponsors help support many worthy community projects," said Debbie Mascitti, Woodridge Rotary president.
"Prologis has a long tradition of serving the Woodridge community. Since the beginning, we have supported scholarships each year for college-bound students. Like the village, park district, and Rotary, Prologis is celebrating its own anniversary this year - 30. So many people are helped each year by the the Mini Triathlon. It is a fun event," stated Vince Zuppa, vice president, Regional Property Manager.
The Mini Triathlon, held at the Woodridge Park District's award-winning Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave. is the major fundraiser for the Woodridge Rotary Club. Registration ends Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The Woodridge Club's fundraising seeks to provide opportunities for children and families to enrich their lives. Each year 15 projects and organizations are supported by proceeds from the Mini Triathlon.
The Mini Triathlon is geared towards athletes (Ages 7 and up) of all abilities, shapes and sizes. Whether participants are rookie triathletes, seasoned veterans in training, or
weekend warriors, the event is the perfect distance: a 250-yard swim (10 lengths of the pool), a 10K (6.2 mile) bike ride, and then a 2-mile run.
The KiDs Event, for youth athletes (ages 7 to 12), starts at 10:30 a.m., and includes a 100-yard swim (4 lengths of the pool), a 5K (3.1 mile) bike ride and a 1-mile run.
Full information, including registration and volunteering, visit www.woodridgerotary.org.