Team Maclean
Race for a Reason at Ironman Western Australia 2009
Race for a reason this year at Ironman Western Australia. The JMF teams event is a unique experience and is the only Ironman event in the world where participants can compete as part of a team. So whether you're an old hand at Ironman and want a different challenge or are looking to dip your toes into the sport, then this is a great event for you. $150 from the registration fee for each team is donated to the John Maclean Foundation and enables us to continue our work with great young Aussie wheelies.
If you are racing the full Ironman distance, you can still support JMF by racing as part of Team Maclean. Team Maclean athletes are provided with JMF race uniforms and raise funds for JMF through their participation in the event. We have had more that 100 athletes race for Team Maclean in Busselton and each one of them enjoy the experience of racing for something more than themselves and the camaraderie that comes with this group of great athletes.
Ironman Western Australia is held in Busselton, approximately 2.5 hours drive South of Perth and is in the beautiful Margaret River region. To find out more about the JMF teams event at Ironman Western Australia logo onto the official event website at www.ironmanwa.com The 2009 race will be held on December 5.
Hayley Slocombe
The John Maclean Foundation has provided a new sports wheelchair to 6 year old Sydney girl Hayley Slocombe. Hayley is a real trooper and loves to participate in sport, especially tennis and her new tennis wheelchair has brought her a new lease on life as she zooms around the court and has Mum and Dad worn out just keeping up with her. Hayley suffers from Paraplegia, narrowings in the aorta, and extra rib and scoliosis.
Hayley is a member of Wheelchair Sports NSW and just loves being involved in sport and is also turning her attention to a little bit of basketball too. Her new wheelchair will allow her to participate in a number of sports, due to the maneuverability and stability of her custom designed chair. Hayley wants to become involved in as many physical activities and later this year will also be joining her classmates in her school tee ball team. Go Hayley!