Many of you have seen this image of Bonner on top of the world. I recently did an original painting based on the Photo. We will be auctioning off the original, and we will also be doing a, limited edition of 140 signed prints by both Bonner and me, the artist. In the meantime the image is available on my website and I will be donating all of the proceeds to the OM Foundation.

The amount of support I have received from the Young’s Market family as I attempt to become the first individual with cerebral palsy to complete the Iron Man in Kona, Hawaii has been outstanding, but before I take on Hawaii– I’m asking all of you to help Team Jake take on Orange County!

On January 8th, 2006 Steven Robert ran his first marathon to honor his son Jake, to raise money in support of United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County, and to “cross something off his bucket list”. Little did he know he was starting something far greater. After finding his four and a half year old son, Jake Ryan Lee Robert, whom had been living with Cerebral Palsy, had passed away in his sleep the following morning, Steven and his family chose to make the OC Marathon an annual celebration of his son’s life. Team Jake was born. Six years later, Team Jake continues to run the OC Marathon to honor Jake’s life and raise money for children with disabilities. You can join in this rewarding run and support 1 Man 1 Mission by registering at the following…

Each year an amazing network of family, friends, and community members have joined Team Jake; new runners, fans, memories and an enduring sense that Jake’s wonderful spirit lives on. Team Jake’s 2012 goal is to have a team of 300 runners! The YMCO family is a large one and we can certainly help Team Jake reach this goal – but it will take us all!

Team Jake welcomes individuals from any athletic level and also those who simply want to volunteer or cheer. For individuals ready for a longer race, The OC Marathon event includes a full marathon and half marathon too. Team members should be aware they will be in charge of their own registration fees and transportation costs.

“To the kid with Cerebral Palsy, the kid who wants to know that maybe they are capable of more than they thought, the idea of me finishing does make a difference.”

2012 Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona will be truly special. It will mark the attempt by Bonner Paddock to become the 1st person with Cerebral Palsy to complete Ironman Kona. He is doing it to raise $1 million for his foundation, OMF.

OM Foundation’s (OMF) first center in Tanzania, Africa will be for Light In Africa.

A man (Bonner Paddock) born with cerebral palsy attempts to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro in the name of charity and inspiration.

Oakley has designed a line of OM Foundation sunglasses!

Thank you for visiting the new OMF website.  With our new site, we will be able to stay connected through all of the media outlets available.

We have an exciting year ahead of us and look forward to bringing you along.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

One Man, One Mission… Life Without Limits