Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 17 Thanks to Support from GM and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of GM and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers From protecting and serving on the frontlines, to now racing across the start line, 19 wounded veterans will have the opportunity to participate in various celebrations of marathon weekend.
Donor Spotlight: Achilles Love at First Sight and Guide
We congratulate longtime Achilles volunteer guides Brianna Nielsen and Jeffrey Gelband on their wedding this past August and thank them for their generosity. In lieu of a registry, the couple asked their wedding guests to donate to Achilles to help us transform the lives of athletes living with a disability.
Achilles International and Google Partner on Project Guideline
At Achilles International, we know the transformative power a guide can have on an athlete living with a disability. Now, we are working to uncover the power of a guideline. We are pleased to announce our partnership with Google on Project Guideline. The early stage technology leverages on-device machine learning to allow persons who are blind or living with low vision to use a mobile phone, headphones, and a guideline painted on the ground to independently walk and run for exercise.
Achilles Utah on a 365-Mile, Five-Day Tandem Bike Ride to St. George Marathon
Though the pandemic may have cancelled many endurance events last year, Achilles Utah found a creative way to keep members engaged. They spent the summer training for a challenge of their own. The team is in the midst of their inaugural Rise, Ride & Run, a 365-mile, five-day tandem bike ride from Salt Lake City to the St George Marathon on October 2. Hear from some members of the team below and support the ride.
Donor Spotlight: The Moody Endowment
We are just under two months away until the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon, one of the biggest events of the “Achilles Marathon Tour” season. In 2019, more than 245 Achilles athletes with disabilities participated. Thanks to the generosity, commitment and support of The Moody Endowment, hundreds more will be able to cross the finish line this year and beyond.
Coach’s Corner: Strategies to Reach your Goals
Achilles welcomed Mel Robbins, a renowned motivational speaker, CNN commentator and author to lead a virtual pep talk before the 19th annual Hope and Possibility race in July. During her virtual pep talk, Mel answered questions submitted by the Achilles community and shared strategies for overcoming obstacles, whether on race day or in life, to reach your goals.
The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter
Read the Summer 2021 Achilles Rundown Newsletter featuring the Achilles Resilience Relay, the return of Hope and Possibility, an update on Team Achilles Kids and our chapters around the world, and tips from a motivational speaker on overcoming obstacles.
The Comeback of Hope and Possibility
On July 10, the 19th annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M presented by TD Bank and hosted by New York Road Runners made its triumphant return in Central Park in New York. Nearly 4,000 runners completed the race in a sea of smiles, high-fives and hugs.
Achilles Around the World
Our chapters across the globe were busy this summer making sure their communities stayed active and connected after a year of isolation.
Team Achilles Kids Debuts in Brooklyn and Inspires Classes to Run, Walk, or Roll to the Moon
On July 15, Team Achilles Kids launched its first ever workout in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY, thanks to support from Dick’s Sporting Goods. After a ceremonial $15,000 check presentation and running class, local families and children enjoyed a post-workout pizza party. The new classes meet Thursdays at 6:00 PM ET. Those in the New York area can cheer on Team Achilles Kids runners in the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile youth race on September 12.
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.
Join the U-Haul Keep it Moving Challenge
The Achilles International chapters in Connecticut, Nashville, and New Jersey are challenging you to complete your best 5K, 5-miler or half marathon as part of the Keep It Moving Challenge sponsored by U-Haul. From September 17 through 19 you can run or walk the distance of your choosing virtually or join the chapters for an in-person Hope & Possibility® race. Proceeds benefit Achilles. All registrants based in the U.S. will receive a t-shirt, cowbell medal and coaster.
November - December 2019 Volunteers of the Month
November - December 2019 Volunteers of the Month
