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The Central Ohio Diabetes
Association is an independent organization providing services to people with diabetes in
Central Ohio regardless of their ability to pay. CODA helps Central Ohio diabetes detect
their condition, prevent onset and complications, and learn to live well with the
challenge of diabetes. Central Ohio Diabetes Association is not affiliated with any
national organization, and all funds raised stay in Central Ohio to provide services to
diabetics in need of assistance. |
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Tom Kingery is a 3-Time Ironman Triathlete, marathon runner and
member of the winning and record breaking 2009 Race Across America team. Team Type 1
shattered two Race Across America cycling records by finishing the 3020 mile race across
the country in 5 days, 9 hours and 5 minutes. Tom and all other members of the Team Type 1
Race Across America team also managed Type 1 diabetes in their journey from Oceanside,
California to Annapolis, Maryland.
Tom has been a marathon runner, cyclist and triathlete since 2000, four years prior
to his diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes on February 22nd, 2004. It was on this day that Tom
learned that diabetes does not occur only in overweight or unhealthy people. Each
year 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes with no warning or reason.
Since his diagnosis, and after joining the professional and elite cycling team,
Team Type 1, Tom's competitions have become even more meaningful as they are now a means
to raise funds and awareness for valuable diabetes related organizations. On August 29th,
2010, Tom will compete in his fourth Ironman Triathlon in Louisville, Kentucky and in the
process help raise funds for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association. The Ironman
competition consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2 mile
marathon. The Ironman is widely considered the ultimate test of physical, as well as
mental endurance. Training for the Ironman requires two to six hours of training per day
for many months to prepare for the 140.6 mile event which takes many athletes up to 17
hours to complete.
Tom finds the motivation to train long hours and excel in athletics with a strong desire
to inspire others to chase their dreams and defy the negative stereotypes in diabetes. Tom
travels over four months of the year on behalf of Team Type 1 to share the message that
diabetes does not have to limit what a person with diabetes is able to accomplish.
Follow Tom in his 2010 Ironman journey this year and support his efforts with a
donation of any amount to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association. The great work that the
Central Ohio Diabetes Association has done over the years has helped thousands diabetics
in need of assistance live healthier and happier lives. With your tax-deductible
sponsorship of one of the 140.6 miles of the Ironman, we can help CODA in their effort to
provide invaluable services to diabetics in need.
Contact Tom Kingery | Sponsor a Mile for Diabetes |
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