DYNAMIC DUOS: LOCAL TRIATHLETES TEAM UP WITH THE DISABLED DURING COMPETITION IN KEY LARGO

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Jim McCarthy
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a man pushing a child in a wheelchair

On Aug. 18, 12 disabled were paired with local triathletes as “Duo Teams to Race” in the annual Key Largo Triathlon at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Special Compass hosted a social dinner the night before with the athletes, volunteers and family. Inspirational stories were shared including milestones of achievements in their employment, education and sport. Fun, friendship and inclusion filled the atmosphere with competition, adventure and emotion. For more information, contact Jim@SpecialCompass.Org or visit www.SpecialCompass.Org. Contributed photos

a group of people in a body of water
a group of people in inflatable rafts on the water
a group of people standing in the water next to rafts
a group of people sitting on top of a wooden deck
a group of people standing on a wooden deck
a group of people riding bikes next to a truck
a man and a woman sitting in a wheel chair
a man pushing a child in a wheelchair
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.
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