Past Events
Larry Krutka Fundraising Gala
HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2023 AT 5PM
1893 West Tortolita Mountain Circle
On March 30, 2022, Larry Krutka passed away unexpectedly while swimming in the beautiful Stone Canyon Fitness Pool in Oro Valley, Arizona. He loved this pool and spent many hours clocking laps during the 3 ½ years he lived in this beautiful community.
Triathlons were an integral part of his life. He competed in 5 Hawaii IronMan World Championships and was an All-American Triathlete for over 35 years. In many ways the life of a triathlete was his legacy. And it’s this legacy that Donna Krutka, Larry’s wife, wishes to continue in his memory. She has partnered with the USA Triathlon Foundation to create a scholarship for under resourced athletes that may not be able to afford the cost of participating in races and the often-expensive gear and equipment it requires.
The scholarship would also promote Larry’s zeal to share his knowledge of fitness to help motivate and encourage others to create a lifestyle enabling the best quality of life.
Donna is working to build Larry’s scholarship amount to a level in which she will be allowed to participate in where the funds will be allotted. This amount is $50,000. This is an ambitious goal, but with your help, we believe it is possible. Many of you knew Larry; and if he ever made a difference in your life, no matter how big or small, this is one way you can “pay it forward” to the amazing force of energy that was Larry Krutka and help keep continue his legacy.
There are several ways to contribute: Go to the following website to donate:
https://usatriathlonfoundation.salsalabs.org/LarryKrutkaScholarshipFund/index.html
And/or join us to remember Larry and celebrate his memory by attending the gala on January 21st, 2023.
Price is $100 donation per person which includes dinner, beer, and wine. There will be live music performed by Element 119 and a Silent Auction to include local treasures from our community. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT
RSVP ilenepage@yahoo.com/donna_krutka@yahoo.com
