The Sea Otter Classic has announced the creation of a charitable arm, the Cypress Youth Fund, which will initially concentrate on funding programs that aim to combat childhood obesity.
"The mission of the Sea Otter Classic is to make peoples lives better through participation in sport and recreation, and through celebration of an active outdoor lifestyle," said Frank Yohannan, President and CEO of Sea Otter Classic, LLC. "If we can inspire children at a young age to embrace an active lifestyle and form good eating habits, just maybe the tragedy of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other potentially fatal conditions can be avoided or significantly reduced," he added. "Cycling in particular can be enjoyed as a lifelong activity that supports a healthy lifestyle. It's the perfect sport for children - of all ages!"
