The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter
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.
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.
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.
In celebration of the annual Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank, Achilles International hosted a conversation on how running profoundly impacts athletes' lives beyond sports, in partnership with New York Road Runners at the NYRR RunCenter on June 26. Read a recap.
On Monday, May 19, Achilles International raised over $600,000 at its 2025 Gala, Redefining Possible: An Evening for Achilles International, at Guastavino’s in New York City. Nearly 300 supporters gathered to celebrate and raise critical funds to help Achilles break down barriers to the sport of running for people with disabilities.
Leading Adaptive Running Nonprofit Seeks Funds to Serve More Youth, Adults and Military Veterans with Disabilities.