When our late founder Dick Traum founded Achilles International, he wanted to go for a run and there wasn’t a space for him and others like him. It’s incredible to think that Achilles started as a small track club of friends in Central Park in 1983. Today, you see us in parks and on major race courses around the world.

We are excited to share with you our vision for the future and how we can transform even more lives. With the launch of the Campaign for Achilles: Fueling Growth and Redefining Possible, we have set an ambitious $25 million goal, which we cannot achieve without your support.

Below are two videos featuring Achilles athletes from the U.S. and Mexico sharing how your support makes a difference.

Each gift brings us one step and one push closer to expanding our resources, deepening our impact, and breaking down barriers to the start line for veterans like John, families like Joanne and Henry and athletes like Ben. Learn more here.

Start Lines

Achilles has created a U.S. and international grant program to fund race related financial barriers so more athletes with disabilities can reach their goals.

Resources

To help more athletes get to their start line, Achilles will provide more adaptive equipment and staffing support for its grassroots chapter network.

Impact



Achilles will expand its supportive and welcoming community to reach more youth, adults and military veterans with disabilities.