Dear Margaret,

Kyle Robidoux is a Massachusetts native who will be among the 50 Achilles athletes with disabilities racing the Bank of America Boston Marathon on April 15. Kyle started losing his eyesight at age 11 due to retinitis pigmentosa. Today, he's an ultra runner with over 40 endurance races under his belt and no plans of stopping any time soon. He even plans to do back-to-back marathon distances on the same weekend. He says it's important for athletes with disabilities "not to let others put boundaries and limitations on us."

When donors support Achilles International, they ensure chapters like Achilles Boston can provide free adaptive workouts and trained volunteer guides for athletes likeKyle.

While running started as a way to stay in shape and healthy, Kyle says now it's about the community.

"The running community is what really made me fall in love with the sport. It should be accessible for everyone. Access to equipment and guides are key to breaking down barriers to running for people with disabilities. The peer network is also super important, seeing how other athletes have adjusted and learning from their experiences. Achilles International helps make that happen," he says.

Will you help us break down barriers and support athletes with disabilities?