Dear Margaret,

"As a person with a disability, adaptive sports have made such an impact on my life. I became involved with Achilles with the hope that I could help others in achieving their goals. It's also powerful to watch guides and athletes develop lasting friendships.

I love being part of such an inclusive community. We are all athletes that support and motivate each other as we work toward our goals. It's been so wonderful to watch people achieve things they didn't realize were possible and become more confident individuals. Often, the lessons and experiences people take from Achilles motivate others to try new things," says Kristen Cassarini, Chapter Lead of Achilles Chicago.

The Achilles Day of Giving was created to support our communities around the world. With your help, we can purchase more adaptive equipment and provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to "realize what's possible." Every dollar raised between now and September 18, Achilles Day of Giving, will keep our chapters around the world running, walking, and rolling.

Why Give to Achilles?

"Achilles Panama has changed my life in an exponential and beautiful way. I have realized that being able to help all people, especially people who live with some type of disability, changes their lives. We are a small part of the changes they can make in their lives, showing them that with a little support from us, they can achieve everything they set out to do," says Geraldine Petterson, chapter lead of Achilles Panama. The chapter recently held its Hope & Possibility® race. Hear more from Geraldine on how your donation makes a difference here.