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ur thoughts are with professional triathlete
Lauren Parker who was involved in a major
bike accident on 18 April 2017. Newcastle based
Parker suffered series injuries including a broken
shoulder, pelvis and spinal cord damage when she came
off her bike and hit a guardrail. The accident has left Lauren
paralysed from the naval down.
We wish her strength and courage in this incredibly difficult
and challenging time.
We are with you Lauren and know that the incredible
strength, perseverance and determination you have
displayed during races will help to get you through anything
that comes your way.
If you would like to help Lauren and her family a
GoFundMe page has been set up in Lauren’s name to help
raise much-needed funds towards her rehab and recovery -
https://www.gofundme.com/wearewithyouloz.LAUreN PArKer
Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon – Saturday 11 November 2017
Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst
Queensland’s 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island provides an
idyllic backdrop for the Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon.
The undulating landscape of Hamilton Island’s interior, of which
70% is preserved, and surrounding turquoise waters offer the
perfect setting for the event’s competitive 750 metre swim in
Catseye Bay, a 20km cycle around the southern part of Hamilton
Island encompassing the airport runway and a 5km run around the
marina and resort sides of Hamilton Island.
This event is open to individuals or teams over the age of 14 years
and the Junior Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon is a fun swim, bike
and run around the Hamilton Island village (open to children aged
under 14 years). This is an event not to be missed.http://www.hamiltonisland.com.auhAMILToN ISLAND