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Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend.
ATHLETE TESTIMONY -
Chad Hawker
Chad
Hawker is a 28 year old professional triathlete from Monterey, CA. He
has competed in triathlons for 6 years, but what is significant is
that the first 2-1/2 years were completed with a brain tumor in his
pituitary gland. In 1998, surgery successfully removed the Pituitary
Adenoma. He believes that this seemingly tragic situation was a
blessing from God as "it has enabled me to grow so much as not
only an athlete, but a person."
Chad has illustrated his recovery from the brain tumor while proving
himself as one of the best triathletes in the world. The Deputy
Director of the USA Triathlon Federation was recently quoted as
saying; "Chad Hawker is one of America’s brightest hopefuls to
win the Hawaii Ironman in the next 5 years." With 6 international
triathlon wins in the past 3 years, he is well on his way to winning
the Ironman World Championships held every October in Kailua-Kona, HI.
In 2001, his first year racing professionally, he earned a top 10
ranking in the USA and top 50 internationally. World renown triathlete
and Ironman winner Scott Tinley said, "Chad Hawker possesses the
talent, discipline and motivation to become the next top performer in
the sport of Ironman triathlons."
Aside from his athletic accomplishments and future potential Chad’s
powerful testimony of Christian faith, optimism and perseverance in
the face of trials remains an encouragement to the many he comes in
contact with and as he speaks to community groups, schools and
churches. He is living proof that God allows adversity into our lives
to make us stronger and more dependent on the One who has a perfect
plan for our lives.
In 2000, God gave Chad a vision to start what is today called
IronPrayer’s. It has now become a regular event at many Ironman
races around the world. Learn more at www.ironprayer.faithweb.com.
Chad is also a committee member of Trinity Triathletes. A group
designed to connect Christian triathletes from around the globe via
the internet.
The Hawk is now selecting his sponsors for the 2002 season. He will be
accepting 1 Platinum Sponsor, 6 Gold Sponsors, 12 Silver Sponsors, and
24 Bronze Sponsors to join him on this exciting journey. You will not
only be helping him to race and train, but to use his God-given
talents to make a positive difference locally and around the world.
Please take a look at the advantages of each level of sponsorship and
how you could both benefit and support Chad. Then complete the
application and be prepared for an exciting journey with The Hawk.
Philippians 4:13
For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need.