Articles from Challenged Athletes Foundation

Registration Now Open for the 2025 San Diego Triathlon Challenge Fueled by Toyota

Airing in the pre-game show exclusively in Joplin, Missouri, the TV spot highlights seventh-grader Elijah Schultz, who received his first prosthetic from the Challenged Athletes Foundation at the age of four years old

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the November 22 theatrical release of Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, Wicked, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and NBCUniversal have collaborated on a powerful PSA highlighting accessibility and opportunity. This inspiring PSA is airing on the networks and digital platforms of Comcast NBCUniversal in donated media inventory.

Hundreds of athletes and supporters gathered in Mission Bay to champion inclusivity and showcase the transformative power of sports

The Ultimate Inclusive Sports Experience Offers a Spectacular Lineup of Events for Athletes of all Ages and Abilities

New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) successfully hosted its 18th annual Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala on Wednesday, September 18, at the exquisite Casa Cipriani in New York City. The event was an inspiring celebration of remarkable athletes with physical disabilities, showcasing their achievements and the transformative impact of CAF's work. The room was filled with influential people from New York's elite circles, as well as celebrities like Bob Costas, who conducted an on-stage interview with CAF teen Rosalie Parker, sharing her emotional story with the captivated audience.

San Diego, CA, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 4,400 athletes from around 180 countries participated in the 2024 Paralympic Games. The event featured 549 medal events across 22 sports, making it a monumental gathering of the world's top Paralympic athletes​. Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) stands as a world leader and has raised the bar for elite athletes to make it to the world’s biggest athletic stage. Of the Team USA athletes competing in Paris, 127 (58%) had received grants from CAF at some point in their career, a testament to the organization’s dedication to helping athletes achieve their dreams.

Partnership Shines Light on the Positive Impact of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) featuring Paralympic Hopeful Derek Loccident; Spot Will Play Throughout NBCU’s Olympic and Paralympic Promotional Window

A Night to Remember at Pier 27 Shows the Extraordinary Power of Dreams

San Diego, CA, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and Össur, a global leader in prosthetics, are proud to announce they have granted 115 new prosthetic sports feet and knees to people of all ages with limb loss and limb differences as part of CAF's landmark 30th annual Grant Distribution.

Over 4,497 individuals around the world with physical disabilities receive grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, and competition expenses

Unforgettable Night Marks 30 Years of Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Impact

Spot to Air in Greenville during Sunday’s Big Game Honors Parker Byrd's Extraordinary Journey

San Diego, CA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering individuals through sports, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) proudly announces the launch of the 2024 CAF Cycling Challenge, a series of first-class riding experiences that embody inclusivity, celebrate community, and provide hope and inspiration for athletes with physical disabilities. The Cycling Challenge events build a community of riders with a deep appreciation for life and can use their passion for cycling to make a difference in the lives of others. CAF is a world leader in helping people with physical disabilities lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Hundreds of kids of all abilities will run, roll, and stroll together through LEGOLAND® California Resort before the park opens to guests

J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, Mission 43, Challenged Athletes Foundation-Idaho celebrate the construction completion of Idaho’s premier training facility

Hundreds of Athletes Unite at CAF Community Challenge in Mission Bay, Changing Perceptions and Transforming Lives through the Power of Sports

Thousands to attend the CAF Community Challenge fueled by Toyota, for the 30th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge presented by Dan + Geof and a spectacular weekend of inclusive sports where athletes of all ages and abilities participate together

Grant Applications Available on September 1, 2023; CAF Community Challenge Weekend Featuring the 30th San Diego Triathlon Challenge Set for October

San Francisco, CA, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With stunning views of the Bay Bridge, the Financial District, and Coit Tower, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) raised over $675,000 at its sixth annual Celebration of Heart event on Friday, May 12 at Pier 27 in downtown San Francisco. The heart-filled evening united the Bay Area community to celebrate local CAF athletes. More than 375 Bay Area attendees across sports, technology, business, and philanthropy embraced the night's theme “Be Moved” to empower more individuals with physical challenges. For 30 years, CAF has funded over 44,000 grants to athletes with physical challenges of all ages and abilities, in all 50 states and over 70 countries.

108 Grants for Prosthetic Limbs and 7 Clinics Offered Across the Nation Empowering People with Lower Limb Amputations To Become Active

Individuals around the world with physical disabilities receive grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, and competition expenses

Baseball All-Star Raises Awareness for Athletes with Physical Challenges on the Most Remote Continent in the World

Baseball All-Star to Throw the Fastest Pitch on the Coldest Continent; Musgrove Teams up with Challenge Athletes Foundation to Support Adaptive Athletes in an Epic “Beyond Limits” Experience

The CAF Community Challenge powered by Strava delivers a family-friendly atmosphere, all-new adaptive sports events and a full line-up of community building events