The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Achilles Hosts Third Relay From Connecticut to Washington, D.C. Chapters
Achilles Hosts Third Relay From Connecticut to Washington, D.C. Chapters

Achilles athletes, guides, and community members covered a collective 1,585 miles from September 3 to the 10th as part of the third Achilles Relay. Military veterans of the Achilles Freedom Team ran, walked and handcycled with five Achilles chapters in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Read a recap.

Meet the Marathoner: Dancer and Former Para-Cyclist from Charlotte Running New York Marathon Thanks to Cordani Family Grant
Meet the Marathoner: Dancer and Former Para-Cyclist from Charlotte Running New York Marathon Thanks to Cordani Family Grant

Davian “DJ” Robinson, 33, from Charlotte, NC, has been dancing through life and reframing what’s possible since birth. He gradually lost his vision throughout his childhood due to retinopathy of prematurity, but found movement unlocked a world of possibilities from the dance floor as a choreographer to the podium as a para-cyclist. DJ has set his sights on his next challenge: his first TCS New York City Marathon this November. Read a Q&A.

Fueling the Finish Line: Cordani Family Grant Propels Las Vegas Athlete Toward Dream Race at Badwater 135
Fueling the Finish Line: Cordani Family Grant Propels Las Vegas Athlete Toward Dream Race at Badwater 135

42-year-old Terri Rupp from Las Vegas, NV has a goal of competing in the Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon through California’s Death Valley, one of the toughest foot races in the world. To qualify, she must first complete at least three 100-mile races. Thanks to support from the Cordani Family Grant Program, Terri is one step closer to that dream, beginning with the Pony Express Trail 100 in western Utah. Read more about Terri’s journey and how the support of the Cordani Family Grant Program is bringing her one step closer to her dream. 

Coaches Corner: How to Travel with Adaptive Equipment 
Coaches Corner: How to Travel with Adaptive Equipment 

Read some key tips from Achilles NYC Metro Region Director, Francesco Magisano and NYC Adaptive Cycling Manager, Domenic Romano on how to make traveling with adaptive equipment as simple and efficient as possible. 

Meet the Marathoner: Fallon Races From Hope & Possibility® to London
Meet the Marathoner: Fallon Races From Hope & Possibility® to London

For Fallon Sullivan of New York, NY,  it was only a matter of time before she got involved with Achilles. Her roommate had been training with the NYC chapter, having learned of Achilles from her sister who fundraised as a member of Team Achilles for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. Read a short Q&A about what motivated Fallon to raise over $12,000 to support the mission and run the 2025 TCS London Marathon with Team Achilles.

Athletes and Veterans with Disabilities Shine in Record Breaking Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank
Athletes and Veterans with Disabilities Shine in Record Breaking Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank

Nearly 8,000 people completed the 23rd annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M presented by TD Bank, the largest in the event’s history, on June 29 in Central Park in New York City. The race is produced in partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR). People with and without disabilities compete together in a celebration of inclusion in the sport. Read a recap.

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