Achilles Rundown: Summer Newsletter

A Summer of Hope & Possibility®

The 20th annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M race Presented by TD Bank and operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR) on June 26 was the largest field yet and welcomed NYC Mayor Eric Adams and comedian Jon Stewart. Our virtual participants raised $9,100 to benefit our mission. Read More

Female Achilles Queens athletes at Hope and Possibility

Gala Raises Over $650,000

“If it wasn’t for all the people who make up Achilles, I wouldn’t know this type of support. We all care about each other’s success. The guides and the athletes are the best people I have ever met. I am so proud, delighted, grateful, touched and flattered to win this award,” said Achilles NYC athlete Sarah Heller on accepting the Achilles Spirit Award. Find a full recap of the evening of Hope & Possibility® here, including a video montage of chapters around the world.

Achilles athlete Sarah Heller hugging Francesco

Freedom Team Joins Forces with Colombia

The Achilles Freedom Team joined forces with our Colombia chapter in participating in the Media Maratón del Mar races in Cartagena. The veterans also donated adaptive equipment. This fall, members of Achilles Colombia will travel to the United States to join their Achilles teammates to race together in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. and the TCS New York City Marathon. Read More

Achilles Freedom Team athletes raising their prosthetic legs smiling

Achilles Kids program manager and guides smiling at the workout with capes

Achilles Superhero Training Camp

Adults and kids of the Achilles New York City chapter teamed up for the Achilles Superhero Training Camp.

Achilles Around the World

Find highlights from Arkansas and Mongolia to Peru and Colorado in our summer chapter news recap!

New Partners in Disability Inclusion

Degree® donated $50,000 and featured Achilles Athletes in its "Not Done Yet" San Francisco Marathon campaign while HOKA selected Achilles as a global nonprofit partner and donated $50,000. "Our partnership with Achilles International is paramount, as it allows us to truly execute the HOKA brand purpose of bringing more people to the start line. We are honored to bring this partnership to life with Achilles, and grateful for the opportunity they allow to help transform the lives of people through movement,” says Ashley Mayes, Director of Global Brand Communications, HOKA.

Run the 2023 Chicago Marathon

Applications are now open to run the 2023 Bank of American Chicago Marathon to benefit Achilles! The fundraising minimum for those who apply before the lottery is $1,250.

*Please note, registration for athletes with disabilities will open later this fall on the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon website.

Female Team Achilles athlete cheering. Text overlay Race for Team Achilles. Applications now open

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