This Giving Tuesday, Help An Achilles Athlete Reach the Start Line

50K Match Challenge with Achilles athlete and guide and handcycle graphic

Dear Greetings!

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your support has the power to move someone forward, one mile at a time.

At Achilles, youth, adults and veterans with disabilities train, race, and redefine what’s possible every single day. But none of it happens without you. When you make a gift, you help Achilles continue to foster a community where everyone belongs on the start line, whether that’s a weekly workout, a local race or a major marathon.

Achilles athlete cheering while crossing the finish line with her guide

Thanks to a group of generous Achilles donors, every gift made today through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar in the 50K Challenge.

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Corporate Matching Gift Program

Your gift to Achilles may go twice as far if your employer has a matching gift program. To find out if your employer participates, click here.

Donor Advised Funds

Giving to Achilles International through a Donor Advised Fund provides you with immediate tax benefit while investing and growing your charitable funds to allow you flexible and maximized support.

Stock Gifts

Gifts of appreciated stock provide much-needed support for Achilles International and may provide a two-fold income tax benefit to the donor. For detailed stock transfer instructions, please contact Sarah West at swest@achillesinternational.org. Please note that it is important to notify Achilles prior to any stock transfer so that we may properly identify the gift and thank you accordingly.

IRA Qualified Charitable Donation

If you are 70½ or older, you may use your required minimum distribution from your IRA to make a gift to Achilles International. To do so, simply contact your IRA provider and request a donation distribution to Achilles. Please notify us in advance using the contact information listed below.

Questions? Please contact Sarah West at swest@achillesinternational.org or at (212) 354-0300 x326.

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