Achilles International Launches Campaign to Raise $25 Million to 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.
Donor Spotlight: Donna and Perry Golkin
Achilles International is embarking on the public phase of The Campaign for Achilles: Fueling Growth, Redefining Possible. We have an ambitious $25 million goal. Meet one our treasured donors whose support bring us one step and one push closer to expanding our resources and reach, deepening our impact and breaking down barriers to the start line for athletes with disabilities.
Donor Spotlight: Rebecca Lindenbaum
Achilles International is embarking on the public phase of The Campaign for Achilles: Fueling Growth, Redefining Possible. We have an ambitious $25 million goal. Meet one of our treasured donors whose support bring us one step and one push closer to expanding our resources and reach, deepening our impact and breaking down barriers to the start line for athletes with disabilities.
Meet the Marathoners: Friends Team Up for First Marathon to Raise Awareness of Rare Eye Disease
Vincent S. of Bend, OR and Sean C. of New York, NY have been friends their entire lives. They grew up together in Central Los Angeles. They may be far apart, but when Vincent was diagnosed with an inherited macular dystrophy that will cause him to eventually lose his vision, the two friends knew they wanted to team up and fight back. They will run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as Team Achilles charity runners.
Meet the Marathoner: Mom Runs For Daughter Ruby to Benefit Team Achilles
New York native Kelsey Byrne is taking on her first ever marathon this fall as a Team Achilles charity entrant in the TCS New York City Marathon, not for the shiny medal she’ll receive on the other side of the finish line, but in honor of her daughter, Ruby. Read a Q&A with Kelsey about her journey to the NYC Marathon.