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2021 Freedom Coast Ride

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FREEDOM COAST RIDE – December 4, 2021

Freedom Coast Ride – Half or Full Metric Bike Ride

Freedom Coast Ride Poster 2021Join other enthusiastic disabled and able-bodied cyclists for an unforgettable ride along the scenic coastline of the beautiful Palm Beaches! The ride began in sunny West Palm Beach continuing to the north end of Jupiter Island, the Jewel of the Treasure Coast, and back to West Palm Beach for entertainment and refreshments! More than 200 riders participated in 2019, and over 100 riders (despite COVID) in 2020.

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Paralympic inspiration Jacqui Kapinowski hosts Marine Corps Marathon

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TEQUESTA, Fla. (CBS12) — Tequesta’s Jacqui Kapinowski is a 9 -time Paralympic World Championship Medalist in four sports. She’s overcome cancer twice, and is still recovering from a stroke last July. But nothing can stop her mission.

Jacqui’s latest mission is this Sunday’s Marine Corp Marathon on Jupiter Island to honor our veterans and first responders, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the official Marine Corps Marathon, which was cancelled in Virginia this year because of COVID-19. It’s the first big event for Jacqui’s newly formed non-profit ‘Shifting Gears United’, and it’s an event that’s inspired 50 wounded veterans and first responders to take part.

“To see how it makes them feel (inspires me),” says Kapinowski. “They’ll receive a medal from the Marine Corp Marathon, but I personally made a medal for each and every one of them.”

The marathon and 10 K starts at 8 a.m. at Coral Cove Park, with a Beach & BBQ party after with masks required. To register for the marathon, or to make a donation, contact Jacqui at Shifting Gears United.

by John Evenson
Channel 12 News
West Palm Beach, FL
Friday, October 23rd 2020