Joel's trip to ITU Worlds Triathlon

This year I have been blessed with the opportunity to compete on Team USA at the ITU (International Triathlon Union) mountain bike triathlon world championships in Sardinia, Italy September 26, 27.  This is an opportunity too good to pass up but it will cost me at least $2500, which I don't have.  So I am asking friends if they will help sponsor my trip.  Will you be one of those friends who will help me get to Sardinia?