Why Achilles: A Place of Understanding
Tim Utzig lost his vision when he was 11-years-old after being diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. His passion for team sports like goalball laid the foundation for his love of running, which became a powerful means of destressing and connecting with his inner self. Find out why he runs with Achilles and how he has found a community of supportive and encouraging friends.
Meet the Marathoner: MaryEllen Branna, Achilles New Jersey Guide Takes on Boston
MaryEllen Branna, a long-time volunteer guide of Achilles New Jersey, is giving back in another way this spring. She is taking on the 2023 Boston Marathon as a Team Achilles charity runner with a goal of raising $15,000.
Double Your Impact by Making a Gift to Achilles This #GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you have the chance to double your impact on the lives of athletes living with disabilities by making a donation to Achilles International.
Achilles Hosts Athletes and Community Members at Hard Rock Cafe in NYC for Pre-Marathon Celebration
This year’s New York City Marathon racers were invited to attend the Achilles Pre-Marathon Celebration on Friday night at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, where community members celebrated their journeys to the NYC Marathon start line.
Meet the Marathoner: Caroline Reilly of Team Achilles
Caroline Reilly, 27, of San Francisco, CA, is making her dream of running the TCS NYC Marathon come true this November by running to benefit Team Achilles. The cause is close to her heart.
Achilles Gala Raises Over $650,000 to Support Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 250 supporters attended the 2022 gala, Celebrate Achilles: An Evening of Hope & Possibility® on Tuesday, September 20, helping to raise over $650,000 to support Achilles’ mission.
Passing the Baton of Resilience and Inclusion 650-Miles up the East Coast
The pandemic kept people apart. The Achilles Resilience Relay brought people back together. Athletes with disabilities and their guides completed a 650-mile relay running, riding and walking from Charlotte, NC, to New York, NY, from June 26 to July 10. With each baton pass, it personified overcoming adversity and shed light on the 26% of Americans living with a disability.