Twenty-six percent of Americans live with a disability. Nearly half of those living with a disability get no aerobic physical activity and are also more likely to report at least one chronic disease.
We transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.
Our Impact
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150,000
youth, adults and veterans with disabilities served and counting
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62
chapters around the world
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80%
of Achilles members report increases in well-being and self-confidence
The Achilles Rundown
Double Your Impact
This #GivingTuesday, help Achilles make the sport of running inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. As part of the 50K Challenge, every donation made to Achilles will be doubled up to $50,000.
Represent Achilles on the Run
Find the latest running gear in our new online shop. Looking for official guide shirts? Contact your chapter leader to learn more about becoming a guide and the special code needed to obtain an Achilles Guide shirt.
Achilles In the News
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November 1, 2023
New York Times, How a Blind Runner Trains for the New York City: Francesco Magisano intends to run the New York City Marathon on Sunday. But first, he is breaking in a new guide.
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November 1, 2023
PIX 11, Blind Runner Giving Insight Into NYC Marathon Training: Francesco Magisano explains the importance of guiding and how it has an impact on athletes with disabilities.
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August 4, 2023
SHAPE, How Achilles International Is Making Running More Accessible—And How You Can Get Involved: Achilles transforms the lives of people with disabilities by helping them run, walk, or roll in ways they want.
“What Achilles does is create community around athletics. In this community we are athletes first, people second, and people with disabilities last. And that fades into a non-issue as we get to know each other.”
— Brooke Voss, Phoenix, AZ
