Month: January 2019

On December 8^th  Athletes with disAbilities had its second annual 5k.  We wanted to give a big Thank you! to the runners/walkers and volunteers who braved the frigid temps (in the 20’s!) for supporting  Athletes with Disabilities NE Network 5k and 1-mile fun run. Run856 you always come through.. and thanks for adding one more race in for us Josh! Ainsley’s Angels in New Jersey

Ainsley’s Angels in New Jersey is an outstanding organization whose mission is to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life, by promoting awareness, providing education, and participating as active members in local communities.  They advocate for inclusion in all walks of life. From inclusive road racing to disABILITY awareness education, they aim to give everyone the opportunity to “roll with the wind”, while living up to the philosophy of, “Yes You Can”, they are not just a running group… they are a family and can’t wait to welcome you in!

For more information Contact Dave Goldstein

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AAinNewJersey/

We would like to thank the following sponsors for our Sponsors.

Gold Sponsors–Lucky Fin Project- A non-profit aimed to raise awareness & support those with an upper limb difference.  Click for website LUCKYFIN

Rolling Thunder Chp 5, NJ– Educate the Public on POW/MIA issues and support veterans and their families

Silver Sponsor–Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics We enhance people’s lives through the power of mobility using top-of-the-line Prosthetics and orthotics, Cranial Helmets, and all the support you need.

Bronze Sponsor–

James and Cynthia Mccormick

Green Digital (Cherry Hill, NJ)-Provide Network, I.T. services and security

Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics– Operating in the Metro New York and New Jersey areas, at Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics. We value each adult and child patient and recognize their unique needs and potential for function and activity.

 

The weekend of October 20^th families and athletes from all over the country traveled to San Diego, California to take part in the Aspen Medical San Diego Triathlon Challenge.  This is one of Challenged Athletes Foundations culminating events that challenges athletes in a 1-mile swim, 44-mile bike ride, and 10k run.  Participants can race as a relay team or complete the entire race. They can also take part in many other fun events like a YMCA of San Diego Tour De Cove Spin event, Kaiser Permanente yoga, Junior Seau Surf, wheelchair tennis, and Swim clinics. ( https://www.challengedathletes.org/)

Prior to SDTC, is the Million Dollar Challenge (MDC) which helps to raise $1 million dollars for challenged athletes.  It is a 7-day journey from Sausalito to La Jolla Cove that builds a community of riders and forms bonds between all the riders.  All the riders come away with an appreciation for life and the challenged athletes display their ability and wash away perceptions of what is a perceived disability is, showing we can achieve anything and live life to the fullest.

Phillies Article Phillies Charities, Inc. Recognizes 2018 Community Heroes _ Philadelphia Phillies

On December 6th at Citizens Bank Park The Philadelphia Phillies Charities saluted dozens of local charities and organizations who are making an impact in the Phillies’ major league and minor league communities.  Athletes with disAbilities Network Northeast was one of those charities and our executive director Brandon Holiday was one of three people honored to speak during the event.   The grant that the Phillies awarded ADNNEC will help to impact many more community members through mobile clinics.