MINI USA announced in a press release, at
BMW Group Press Club USA, that named the United States Paralympic Team as the charitable partner for this year’s MTTS rally. A portion of the proceeds from each $30 participant registration fee will be donated to the Paralympic Movement, with a minimum of $10,000 earmarked to support the Paralympic athletes who will compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London as well as 2016 hopefuls as they train. The article continues:
Michael Johnston, an athlete in Para-Triathlon, will represent the United States Olympics Committee for the duration of the partnership, and will participate in the full MTTS road rally beginning July 4. A below the knee amputee, Johnston competes in Triathlon (Sprint to Half-Ironman), Duathlon, Running, Cycling and Swimming, and is a hopeful competitor to race on behalf of the United States in Para-triathlon during the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.
The press release also reveals that MTTS 2012 registration opens
Thursday, April 5. Please click on www.minitakesthestates.com to sign up and join a one-in-a-lifetime experience.
