October 17: Support wounded Navy Seal, Lt. Dan Cnossen!

[Excerpted from 9/24/09 email from Nikee Pomper]

Your support is needed on Saturday, October 17th!

There will be an Aquathlon and Evening Cocktail Fundraiser for wounded Navy Seal and local triathlete/Triathlon Club of San Diego (TCSD) member, Lt. Dan Cnossen.

Dan was severely wounded September 8th in Afghanistan. Within 36 hours of arriving in Afghanistan, Dan stepped on a landmine. He has suffered several injuries, including the loss of his legs from the knees down. He is in the hospital surrounded by friends and family, is stable and doing well.

Please go to his website (http://www.dancnossen.org/) for more information about Dan, his story, his recovery, and to donate.

To help Dan with his recovery, there will be a 2-part fundraiser on Saturday, October 17. First, an AQUATHLON at 9 a.m. at the La Jolla Shores (same location as the TCSD Aquathlons). The event will include a 500 meter swim and 5K run. All parts are optional! You can choose to do the swim only, run only, or swim and run. This will NOT be a timed event, just a fun event for all to get together, exercise and have a great time, just like Dan would want to do!!!

Then, later, an EVENING COCKTAIL PARTY. The location will be announced very soon, with the party to begin at 7 p.m. San Diego's up-and-coming singing stars, Trent Hancock (http://www.ghostbirdmusic.com/) and friends will be headlining. Several VIP's have donated gifts (personal training sessions with pro triathletes, spa services, triathlon gear, etc.) to auction off! It will be cocktail or bar attire--not black tie! More details soon!

Please come out to support Lt. Dan Cnossen! Get in a great workout at the Aquathlon, rest up and come out again at night. If you cannot do the Aquathlon, please still come to the evening fundraiser or visa versa!

ALL proceeds will go to Dan and his family to help support his recovery.

Please register online here: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1797860&assetId=9392260D-A7E6-4FB6-97CE-D46EAD65A290

On behalf of Dan and his family, thanks for your support!