We, at The OCT, made a conscious choice to be respectful of the information released about Kevin Ogar’s injury as well as the timing of that information. We did not want to distract from the fundraising efforts which were occurring for Kevin. However, after observing the amount of mis-information and speculation currently circulating, it is time that we quickly and succinctly address certain untruths.
The OCT procured the proper liability insurance which is mandatory for this type of event. We had all necessary state, county and engineering licenses in place. The OCT also had a full medical team on-site, all weekend. Within seconds of the injury there was a medical team by Kevin’s side and the paramedics arrived within minutes.
The OCT will continue to focus on what is important. It is important for us to continue to gather information and facts. It is important to express how proud we are of our volunteers, staff and community who tirelessly worked at The OCT. We are proud of the athletes, many who return year after year, who gave this competition their all and inspire all of us in this community to take our own fitness journey. And mostly, we are proud of Kevin, his family, friends and community who have shown an immense amount of grace under pressure. What is important is that this community has banded together to help one of our own. The OCT is doing everything we can to assist in that effort. We ask that the community continue to respect Kevin and continue the positive efforts to provide assistance to a tremendous athlete who needs our solidarity.
Respectfully,
The 2014 OCT