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“Helping
patients to pursue their own finish line.”
The Shad Ireland Foundation allows dialysis patients
who suffer from kidney failure the revolutionary
opportunity to improve their quality of life and
to pursue their life long goals by positively incorporating
physical fitness and education into their daily
lives.
Competing in the Lake Placid, NY, 2004 Ironman Triathlon,
Shad Ireland realized his dream of becoming the
first kidney dialysis patient to complete an Ironman
Triathlon. Shad heard about triathletes competing
in the Hawaii Ironman when he was recovering from
the rejection of a kidney transplant. Consisting
of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2
mile run, the event transfixed Shad, who made a
promise to himself to compete as an elite level
athlete in an Ironman event.
After recovering from the life-threatening experience
Shad set out to reach his dreams. Although many
people were skeptical the he could compete in such
and event while undergoing dialysis treatment, Shad
trained hard and refused to accept failure –
the same attitude that he wishes to develop in all
kidney patients seeking a better quality of life.
Shad now plans on competing in five more races in
2005 with the hopes of qualifying for the World
Championships in Kona Hawaii. Shad sums up his efforts
by saying, “Realize that you are more than
your diagnosis and your perception will begin to
change. Realize your goals and dreams, ask questions,
seek answers, and strive to achieve; your world
will transform right before your eyes.”
The Shad Ireland foundation will help to raise awareness
about kidney disease, and promote efforts to provide
funding to kidney patients who wish to improve their
fitness and quality of physical well-being. A healthy
patient is a There are two programs sponsored by
the foundation.
The Peg Smythe Fitness Grant
The Shad Ireland Education
Grant
These activities will be funded through corporate
donations, foundations, and individual donations
solicited through speaking engagements by Shad Ireland,
and the Shad Ireland Foundation web site and through
the grant process.
The number of grants will be determined by the amount
of funds raised during the year. 80% of the money
raised will be given back in grant money for the
Fitness Grant and the Education Grant. Top
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Your
Donation Can make a difference!
We are very proud to announce that 80% of all the
money donated to the Shad Ireland Foundation will
go to fund our programs with these programs having
a 100% monetary commitment to the individuals we
serve.
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