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Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Community Weekend Fueled by Toyota Raises Over $2.3m Through Spectacular Line-Up of Inclusive Events to Empower Individuals with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) successfully concluded its annual CAF Community Weekend fueled by Toyota, raising an impressive $2.3 million to support athletes with physical disabilities. Held in Mission…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host CAF Community Weekend Fueled by Toyota Supporting Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a global leader in adaptive sports, is gearing up for its annual CAF Community Weekend fueled by Toyota. The flagship fundraising event, featuring the iconic…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Marks 30th Year with Historic $8.1 Million Grant Distribution
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 10, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Continuing to open doors to unlimited possibilities, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) proudly announces the distribution of a record-breaking 4,497 athletes receiving grants totaling an…
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Charity Slots Available for Iconic 2024 Races with Challenged Athletes Foundation: Ironman Oceanside 70.3, Escape from Alcatraz and Empire State Building Run-Up
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As the 2024 racing season kicks into high gear, athletes worldwide are gearing up for a series of thrilling endurance events. Among these prestigious races are the Ironman Oceanside…
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Inspiring Super Bowl Ad Spotlights A Pioneering Athlete With A Prosthetic Leg Aiming To Play Division 1 Baseball
February 6, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In a heartwarming gesture to celebrate the big game just a few days away,, Bob Babbitt, co-founder of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, has invested in a powerful Super Bowl ad.…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Rolls Out Five Top-Notch Cycling Experiences in 2024 to Raise Crucial Funds for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Joins In Motion Events for the First Official Inclusive Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND® California Resort
Carlsbad, CA (January, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering individuals through sports, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has partnered with, Merlin’s Magic Wand Foundation, and In Motion Events to present the first…
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Celebrating 30 Years: Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Ultimate Inclusive Sports Experience for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the global leader in adaptive sports, is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration of its 30th anniversary through the CAF Community Challenge fueled by Toyota.…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Announces Annual Grant Distribution Totaling $7 Million in Support for 3,996 Individuals Across 101 Different Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 12, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is thrilled to announce its largest grant distribution, providing life-changing access to sports and physical activity through 3,996 grants valued…
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The Challenged Athletes Foundation Returns to Deliver the Ultimate Inclusive Sports Weekend To Support Athletes With Physical Challenges
SAN DIEGO, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Returning to Mission Bay, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is set to host its flagship event, the Community Challenge, powered by Strava featuring the San Diego Triathlon Challenge presented by…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host A Celebration of Heart at The Chase Center Presented by the Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 10, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In strong collaboration with the Golden State Warriors, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host the fifth annual Celebration of Heart event on Thursday, May 19…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Announces Largest Grant Distribution Totaling $6.2 Million in Support for 3,256 Individuals Across 83 Different Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 12, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Dedicated to providing life-changing access to sports and physical activity, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is thrilled to announce its largest grant distribution ever. This year,…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Supports Top Adaptive Surfers from Around the World
SAN DIEGO, CA – December 7, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With the support of Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), the world’s top adaptive surfers have traveled to Pismo Beach to display their talents in the 6th Annual Pismo…
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Give The Gift of Togetherness and Community This Holiday Season by Supporting Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA – December 2, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a world leader in supporting people with physical challenges to gain access to sports and fitness, has announced today results from…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Caps Off Raising Over $3.5m For Individuals with Physical Challenges at The CAF Community Weekend
SAN DIEGO, CA – October 27, 2021 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Starting October, 15th and carrying through last weekend, The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) finished a full line-up of fundraising events including the Million Dollar Challenge seven-day…
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The CAF Million Dollar Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO – October 13, 2021 – Later this month, over 160 cyclists, including 20 individuals with permanent physical challenges will ride along the California Coast in support of Challenged Athletes Foundation 15th Annual Million…
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CAF Brings Back High Fives and Finish Lines to Reunite the Community and Raise Millions of Dollars for Athletes with Physical Challenges
SAN DIEGO, CA — October 7, 2021 – Returning in-person this year, Challenged Athletes Foundation reignites its Community Challenge, powered by Strava and the 28th annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge with an…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant Recipients Shine at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 10, 2021) – After two weeks of competition among the world’s top athletes with physical disabilities, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) celebrates the power of the human spirit that was showcased during…
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Strava Announced as Title Sponsor for 2021 Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Community Challenge
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 1, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is proud to announce its flagship fundraising event this fall is now the, 2021 CAF Community Challenge, powered by Strava. This October, athletes…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation And 100% Launch Exclusive 24-Karat Gold Eyewear to Benefit Athletes with Physical Challenges
SAN DIEGO, CA – August 17, 2021 — Together with Official Global Eyewear Partner 100%, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced the first in a series of donation opportunities, with an online auction in which…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Launches Move to Include Network to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Through Sports and Wellness
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 29, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), with support from Accenture, has launched the Move to Include Network to provide companies actionable ways and resources to use sports and wellness…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Flagship Fundraising Weekend Returns to Reunite the Community and Raise Millions of Dollars
SAN DIEGO, CA – (July 22, 2021) – Returning live this October, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is set to host the CAF Community Weekend featuring the 28th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge from October…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Four 2021 USA Cycling Para-Cycling Road National Championship Events in Idaho
BOISE, ID – (June 24, 2021) – Embracing its competitive spirit, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is proud to announce it is scheduled to host four national championship events, July 8-11 in and around Boise, Idaho.…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Its Celebration of Heart Gala at Home
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 15, 2021 – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heart gala virtually on June 17. Hosted by Bay Area sportscasters Laura Britt and Therese Viñal, the extraordinary…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Its Extraordinary Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala at Home
NEW YORK, NY – June 2, 2021 – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope gala virtually on June 9. Hosted by Dylan Dreyer from NBC’s Today Show, the extraordinary…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Hosts Virtual 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Moments Featuring Professional Athletes
WHAT: On Thursday, April 29th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in online for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2021 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. Viewers will…
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Over 80 CAF Grant Recipients to Receive All-Terrain GRIT Wheelchairs to Move Beyond the Pavement
San Diego, CA (April 27, 2021) – Now more than ever, getting outdoors helps people cope with stress and finding joy in life. The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and GRIT have gifted the opportunity for…
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Women’s Adaptive Cycling Team Changes the Course in the World of Female Sports
San Diego, CA (April 16, 2021) – The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s (CAF) Women’s Adaptive Cycling Team kicks off their return to sport at the Paralympics Cycling Open in Huntsville, Alabama this weekend. The team has…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Launches Virtual High School Adaptive Sports Program
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 6, 2021 – The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced today the launch of its High School Adaptive Sports Program, presented by Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation. With 100 registered athletes to…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Funds All Qualified Grant Applicants Totaling $5.1 Million of Support for 3,038 Challenged Athletes Across 94 Sports and Activities
SAN DIEGO, CA – March 30, 2021 – Dedicated to providing life-changing access to sports, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is thrilled to announce its most meaningful grant distribution ever. Despite one of the most difficult…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Looks to 2021 as a Year to Get Stronger Through Sport
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 17, 2021) – Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF) has announced today their rollout plans for 2021 including a Spring grant distribution to individuals with physical challenges, in-person and virtual October fundraising…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation and National Wheelchair Basketball Association Host Panel Discussion to Empower Female Adaptive Athletes
SAN DIEGO, CA – (November 12, 2020) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) are set to co-host an engaging discussion on the importance of female participation in sports. Moderated by…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Partner to Bring Winter Sport Development to the Next Level for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
BOISE, Idaho – (November 10, 2020) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing (USPN) today announced a partnership to develop adaptive athletes from their first-time experience to the top levels of Nordic…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Raises Over $2.4 Million in Virtual Multiweek Fundraiser
Watch the Celebrations of Abilities award program here SAN DIEGO, CA — October 20, 2020 – For the past 26 years, CAF has hosted its flagship community fundraising weekend of events in October. This year’s creative…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) To Host Extraordinary Virtual Awards Program With Celebrity Presenters
Watch trailer here SAN DIEGO, CA – October 13, 2020 – Viewers around the world will have the opportunity to join co-hosts Bob Babbitt and top professional golfer and analyst Michelle Wie for the annual…
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Five Amputees Surprised with Life-Changing Össur Running Prosthetics as Grants from Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
SAN DIEGO, CA – Through a 20-year partnership, CAF and Össur have given the gift of mobility to thousands of amputees around the world. Through several surprise moments with high-profile celebrities and professional athletes, there…
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CAF and Strava Team Up for a Two-Week Cycling Challenge to Help Athletes with Physical Disabilities Gain Access to Sports
SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 23, 2020) – Starting on October 4, cyclists across the United States will have the opportunity to join the Ride for Challenged Athletes Foundation Strava Challenge, a two-week, 100-mile challenge,…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Community Challenge Presented by Vega Gains Momentum Going into Back Half
Watch the Week 6 Challenge Digest here SAN DIEGO, CA – (September 16, 2020) – In just six weeks of launching, the first-ever 2020 CAF Community Challenge presented by Vega has raised nearly $700,000 to…
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Adaptive Athletes Attempt Historic Ride Through Grueling Idaho Terrain
BOISE, Idaho (September 15, 2020) – For the first time in race history, athletes with permanent physical disabilities attempted the Smoke ‘n Fire mountain bike race, taking on more than 420 miles of self-supported bikepacking…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Reimagines Fall Events to Raise Millions of Dollars
SAN DIEGO, CA – (August 4th, 2020) – Starting August 8, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will launch an all-new multi-week virtual athletic and fundraising challenge to celebrate and support individuals with physical challenges. The 2020…
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Cycling Legend Jens Voigt Teams Up with Challenged Athletes Foundation for Zwift Cycling Event
Known for the famous mid-race mantra “Shut Up Legs”, cycling legend Jens Voigt is hosting a virtual cycling event to raise awareness and funds for athletes with physical challenges. On May 30, Zwift cyclists will…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Innovates New Experiential Offerings for Fundraisers, Supporters, Cyclists and Endurance Athletes of All Abilities
SAN DIEGO, CA – May 21, 2020 – In a world of rapidly advancing technology, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) remains dedicated to innovating new ways for individuals with physical challenges to gain access to…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Celebrates 2020 Heroes of Sport with Star-Studded Line-Up of Professional Athletes
Watch the re-cap video here SAN DIEGO, CA – On May 5, CAF hosted its first-ever virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration. Highlighting how challenged athlete grant recipients are powering through these challenging times, the…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Hosts Virtual 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration With Surprise Visits Planned from Professional Athletes and Celebrities
What: On May 5th, viewers around the world will have the opportunity to tune in for the live premiere of the Challenged Athletes Foundation 2020 Heroes of Sport Celebration on Facebook. Viewers will meet 2020…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Distributes a Record-breaking 3,921 Individual Grants
SAN DIEGO, CA – March 27, 2020 – Many lives are rapidly changing around the globe and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has remained committed and focused on positively impacting athletes with physical challenges. CAF…
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A Celebration of Heart Gala Unites the Bay Area to Support Challenged Athletes and Salute Paralympians competing at Tokyo Games
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) hosts a special evening to raise funds to empower individuals with physical challenges through sports SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 20, 2020 – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host the third…
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Eleven Injured Veterans Set Their Sights on the Finish line of IRONMAN® 70.3® Oceanside
OCEANSIDE, CA – (February 19, 2020) – Just south of the nation’s largest marine corps base, eleven resilient Challenged Athletes Foundation’s (CAF) Operation Rebound® athletes will compete at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside on April 4, 2020.…
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Challenged Athletes Foundation Kicks Off the New Year with High School Adaptive Sports Program
First-ever adaptive training program creates new sports opportunities for high school and middle school students with physical challenges SAN DIEGO, CA – January 14, 2020 – CAF, a world leader in helping individuals with physical…
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