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Achilles is a worldwide organization, represented in sixty countries.
Our mission is to enable people with
all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics, promote personal achievement, enhance self esteem,
and lower barriers.
1983 - 2008
25 Years!!!!
NOW AVAILABLE!
Beautiful full color hard bound copies of
GO ACHILLES!
A 25 year celebration of the POWER of the Human Spirit, this gorgeous and inspirational coffee table book highlights:
- The Early Years
- International Chapters
- NYC and Domestic Chapters
- Achilles Kids Program
- The importance of competition in mainstream Marathons
- FREEDOM TEAM program for wounded veterans
- Our signature race - the Hope & Possibility
Hard bound books are available for a $50 donation (includes shipping and handling!). Order your copy here!
A personalized autograph can also be provided. Please include the name and any information you would like included in the autograph.
Go Achilles! makes a GREAT gift for the New Year!
REGISTER NOW! The 7th Annual NYC Hope & Possibility 5M is Sunday, June 28, 2009.
This amazing race was inspired by the book "I Am The Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility", written by Achilles Founding Board Chair, Trisha Meili. Check out the great Runners World Article about Trisha and be sure to join us for this unforgettable day!
A great big thank you to presenting sponsor U-Haul and to all our supporters who help make this event possible.
Achilles is also proud to announce our partnership with Team A Step Ahead!
CHICAGO MARATHON CLOSED? NOT if you want to run for the Achilles FREEDOM TEAM of Wounded Veterans! The fundraising minimum is just $1500. Run one of the greatest races in the U.S.A. and fundraise to help a wounded veteran compete too. Register NOW! Please contact Janet Patton for more information.
Executives from Invacare Corporation and Achilles International are proud to announce a three year partnership that will enhance the efforts of both organizations to provide services and programs for athletes with disabilities, including wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Invacare produces many assistive devices, and in particular sports wheelchairs used for recreation and competition. Check out their products and services at:
www.invacare.com.
Achilles, which just celebrated its 25th Anniversary, believes in providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete in mainstream distance races, and has created a Marathon Tour that makes this possible.
Both Invacare and Achilles believe that strength and endurance training assists in the healing of body, mind and spirit and are excited to bring these benefits to even more people with disabilities.
Create your own personal fundraising page for Achilles!
Help support Achilles by raising pledges with your very own online personal fundraising page. It's quick, easy, fun AND effective! Your friends and family can support your involvement with Achilles from anywhere in the world by contributing online via this safe and secure website. Click here to set up your own fundraising page in just minutes.
You may also download your pledge sheet here to collect donations for Achilles programs. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference to our athletes with disabilities around the world!
How it all began...
Check out this great video clip of the 1976 NYC Marathon, featuring Dick Traum (in the last half of this 2 minute clip). Dick was the FIRST amputee to run the NYC Marathon, and that experience inspired Dick to create the Achilles Track Club in 1983! *
You will need Quick Time to view this clip.
Achilles Running Your Life Program
The Achilles Running Your Life program in conjunction with the Friedman Diabetes Institute helps individuals at risk for or living with diabetes keep fit and focused. For more information check out the website or contact Nell Hanks at nell.hanks@runningyourlife.org
Achilles Around the World!
Check out what some of our chapters around the world are doing!
Congratulations to our Lebanon Chapter on their great job at the Beirut Marathon!
On August 9, 2008, Yukio Oshima (71) one of the founding members of Achilles Japan, succeeded in climbing up to the top of the Matterhorn.
Yukio has been one of the leading founders of Achilles Japan and runner guide since its foundation.
Yukio also won the 16th Helen Keller - Sullivan Award from the Tokyo Helen Keller Association. The award is given to people who promote the welfare of people who are blind.
Yukio has been a runner guide for almost 20 years.
Our heartfelt congratulations to Yukio on his tremendous accomplishment AND award!
Registered with Disaboom.com yet?
Then you will know about the features and services available to those with disabilities and to the ones who love them and care for them.
There's always something new on disaboom.com. Check it out here. 
Achilles Triathlon Team
If running isn't enough for you, try out our NYCTriathlon Team! For more information, check out our website or contact Eddie Montanez for all the details!
NYC Achilles Tandem Bike Program!
Did you know that the NYC Achilles chapter has started a tandem bike program? Join us for a great way to cross train and experience NYC in a whole new way! For more information, please e-mail Artie Elefant.
Achilles FREEDOM TEAM: Running Program for Disabled Iraqi War Veterans
After visiting the young soldiers at Walter Reed, Achilles is doing something positive. Since February 2004, we've been developing and training a very special team. To join, download this application and mail or fax it to Achilles!
Check out this awesome photo slide show of three recent marathons (Marine Corps, ING NYC Marathon and the Marathon of the Palm Beaches)!
Help support the FREEDOM TEAM and their Achilles program with an online donation. Thank you!
Achilles Online!
Check out this great online article about Achilles!
Awesome Achilles Video &
Classic Chase Commercial
Want to know more about Achilles? Check out this 6 minute mini-documentary and check out this Chase commercial featuring Achilles. You'll need Quicktime 7 to view this video; the free download is available here. You will also need to enable "active content" in your web browser. This is a 43 mb file; depending on the speed of your internet connection, there may be a slight delay. But it's worth the wait!
Online edition of the Achilles Heel
Check out the online version of our latest newsletter, chock full of photos and and the latest news!
Attention Achilles Chapters!
If you're looking for support from Achilles, please be sure to provide your photos, news clippings and/ or reports of Achilles activities in the past year. Thank you to those Achilles teams who have already sent in their reports. Well done!
Madison Wisconsin Chapter News!
Check out this awesome blog of the amazing things the Madison Wisconsin chapter is up to!
Achilles in the News!
Please check out these recent news stories and online videos about just a FEW of our awesome members:
You'll need Quicktime 7 to view them; the free download is available here. You will also need to enable "active content" in your web browser.
Also check out these recent news stories about Achilles online!
And don't forget to check out all the Achilles news articles, highlighting just some of our amazing Achilles Athletes!
Keep in touch with fellow Achilles members on our bulletin board!
Check out our bulletin board on yahoo groups and keep up with all the latest news and events in NYC. Click here to join in!
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