Salt water is the World’s First and Foremost Medicine.
by John Evenson | Monday, December 6th 2021 | CBS Channel 12
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Jacqui Kapinowski was giving high fives all around at the finish line this past weekend. The founder and organizer of the 3rd annual Freedom Coast Ride was so proud to see the race bigger than ever, from Juno Beach all the way down to Steam Horse Brewery in West Pam Beach.
Over 270 cyclists took part, honoring our wounded veterans, first responders and firefighters. Many of the athletes have overcome disabilities that they originally thought were going to hold them down in life. One of those cyclists is Jimmy Crews, who suffered a brain injury from a car accident almost 13 years ago. He was inspired by Jackie to start cycling, and was one of the first across the finish line.
“I continued, and I never gave up,” says a proud Crews. “Even though you think you can’t, you can.”
“The growth is just unbelievable,” says Kapinowski. “To be here and to represent this cause. (All of the riders) are here to support our mission and our non-profit.”
The Freedom Coast Ride is only going to get bigger and bigger as the years go on. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Shifting Gears United, Freedom Team Wounded Veterans & First Responders.
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Congratulations to Shifting Gears United’s own Francine Prescott who successfully completed her 15th New York Marathon on November 7, 2021.
She has completed the following 21 marathons in her history including Boston (2x), Twin Cities (Minnesota) (2x), Green Bay (2x) and New York (15x).
Francine has served on the Shifting Gears United Board of Directors since 2019.
Join us on September 13th for a day on the green at renowned Trump International Golf Club. Shifting Gears United is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser to support our nation’s First Responders, Wounded Veterans and the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Team that worked tirelessly at the recent Surfside Condo collapse. Help us show our appreciation for the brave men and women who protect and serve!
Schedule of Events:
7:30 am – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am – Shotgun Start
1:00 pm – Awards Luncheon
Foursome Registration: $2500.00
Lunch Reception Only: $195.00
Fees includes 18 holes of golf on Champion Golf Course , golf cart and caddy (gratuities not included), breakfast, luncheon & award reception, swag bags and prizes.
Online Registration Closed
Pay by Check Registration Form [PDF]
Brochure [PDF]
Mulligans and 50/50 Raffle Tickets can be purchased at the event for $25/each or 5 for $100.
Online Registration Closed
Online registration is for teams and/or sponsors who wish to make their payment with a credit card. The 2.9% + .30 credit card merchant service will be added to your purchase. If you wish to sign up and pay with a company or personal check, please download and print the paper registration form and submit it with your check to:
SHIFTING GEARS UNITED INC
177 US Hwy 1N
Suite #260
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Pay by Check Registration Form [PDF]
Online Registration
Please contact Jacqui Kapinowski at 732-236-3576 to discuss these and other sponsorship opportunities.
One World Marathon in the books.
Our group of riders proudly represented from Florida, Massachusetts, to Indiana international Columbia and India
Great to meet new friends.
