04/07/2026
A message from Kelley Newman:
Thank you to the many of you who have reached out to inquire about the Tri My Best Triathlon Series/ Vanderbilt Children’s CHAMPions and whether events will take place in 2026. I would like to share with you that I am no longer with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and have moved over to a position at Vanderbilt University. At this time/ to my knowledge, there are currently no plans for these programs to be taken over by another individual within the VUMC system to plan events for 2026.
While they may not continue on within VUMC, we recognize these programs and events carry great meaning to our community and the children and families who participate. The leaders of the Tri My Best Series (myself included) are working with a similarly aligned community non-profit to continue offering these events. We are hopeful to still host an event in late summer or early fall of 2026.
We are grateful to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for housing these programs since 2013. They have enriched the lives of many children and families in middle Tennessee and certainly built a wonderful sense of community. We are very hopeful to continue serving this mission moving forward, and hope many of you will continue to be involved.
Your unwavering support and dedication have been the heart of these programs, and as we look to the future, we remain committed to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and friendship through adaptive sports. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and families. Thank you for believing in this mission and for being part of this incredible journey.
It has been a privilege to have been a part of your children’s lives throughout this time.
