Thanks to everyone involved for making the 8th Annual Hope & Possibility the most memorable one yet. Special Guests Prince Harry, Cindy and Meghan McCain, Governor Paterson, and Heather Mills joined Achilles athletes, volunteers, supporters, and spectators on June 27, 2010.
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Achilles Athlete of the Month! Kael Rosas has been a member of Achilles Kids for almost 3 years. Kael has Cerebral Palsy and uses a rollator to get around. And can he ever fly! As you can see in this video, Kael is truly unstoppable! He runs with such determination and his face is always animated by a brilliant smile. For his flat out, no-holds-barred tenacity, courage and amazing spirit, we are proud to name Kael our first Achilles Kids Athlete of the Month.
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September Achilles Volunteer of the Month! Achilles Kids is blessed with many wonderful volunteers and we are truly grateful to all of them. But our very first Achilles Kids Volunteer of the Month has to be Jessica Bower. Jessica has been an Achilles Kids volunteer for more than three years - and her joyful spirit, enthusiasm and dedication has captured the hearts of everyone. This video gives a sense of her dedication to the kids in our program. The bonds she has formed with our kids has made a tremendous difference in their lives - and has enriched our program immeasurably. We are very grateful to Jessica for helping to make our program extra special for our kids and it is with heartfelt thanks and appreciation that we name Jessica our very first Achilles Kids Volunteer of the month!
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