Bella and Maggie ran their first race together in 2011 and were instantly a team. Maggie brought the tunes (mostly PG) and Bella brought the snacks. Through countless miles, coastal moves, and the love and support of the Team Hoyt Family, Team Bella Boo has become an integral part of Bella and Maggie's lives.
And it's time for a comeback.
Team Boo will ride, rock, & roll, this fall during the Va Beach Rock n Roll Half Marathon with Team Hoyt VB.
Modeled after the inspirational heroes Rick and Dick Hoyt, Team Hoyt VB was founded in 2008 and provides the local special needs community the opportunity to participate in over 22 races per year, including a destination race in Holland, Massachusetts with Dick and Rick in May each year. As a 501c3 non profit, Team Hoyt VB uses 100% of the funds received to provide services to the children and young adults as we are 100% volunteer. The money raised helps maintain the existing fleet of racing chairs, some of which cost over $2,000; and has helped purchase and maintain two trailers used to store and transport those chairs. We have also started a triathlon team and are purchasing chairs that can be towed by bicycles for the bike portion; these chairs cost nearly $5,000.