Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides support to people w/ physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles through sport. #TeamCAF

Joined March 2009
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Be part of the San Diego Triathlon Challenge Weekend fueled by @Toyota Join a community built around sport, purpose, and impact. With multiple ways to participate—including triathlon, relay, single-leg options, and community events—there is a place for everyone. From the 5K Walk Roll presented by @Nike to Tour de Cove presented by @GoEOSfit, every experience throughout the weekend helps create access to sport for athletes with physical disabilities. Register today and be part of what’s in motion. challengedathletes.org/sdtc #TeamCAF #SoCalEvents #AdaptiveSports
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It’s International Albinism Awareness Day! Kym Crosby was born with albinism, legally blind with 20/400 vision and having no pigment in her hair, skin or eyes. Kym earned a bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Paralympics and two more bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics before taking 4th in Paris 2024! #TeamCAF #AlbinismIsBeautiful #Paralympics
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Surf's up! 🌊 CAF brought young adaptive athletes together for a day of learning, growth, and wave-riding at @americandream. With expert instruction from three-time World Champion Para Surfer Liv Stone and adaptive surf coaches from @SkudinSurf and Surf for All, participants built skills and made unforgettable memories on the water. #TeamCAF #AdaptiveSurfing #SurfTraining
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Big smiles, new skills, and a whole lot of confidence 💪 CAF-Idaho’s Kids Camp brought cycling 🚴 and archery 🎯 to life for athletes ages 5–16, whether they were trying something new or leveling up their skills. With mentorship from our CAF archery participants and a special community space for parents led by Idaho Parents Unlimited, there was connection, growth, and support for the whole family! [Video description: A large recreational facility, kids cycling on adaptive cycles, people speaking directly to camera, kids shooting bows and arrows, smiling kids up-close and in wheelchairs and being assisted by adults with visible limb differences, a group of adults sitting on couches talking to each other.] #TeamCAF #AdaptiveSports
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The Northeast Junior Council of CAF held an Inaugural Awareness Night at the Georgia Room in New York City. It was a high-energy evening bringing together emerging leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers in support of athletes with physical disabilities! The evening blended celebration with purpose, raising critical awareness and funding to ensure cost is never a barrier to participation in sport. Over 180 people attended and raised over $60,000. Athletes Christian Metzler and Sam Rossiello shared their stories of how CAF helped them persevere through challenges and enabled them to grow through sport. #TeamCAF #NYClifestyle
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"I love my basketball wheelchair so much!!!" Sarah is all smiles wheeling around the court with brand new equipment, thanks in part to a CAF grant! #TeamCAF
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The rugged trails around Boise set the stage for one of the year’s most anticipated gatherings of athletes during the sixth annual CAF-Idaho Mountain Bike Apex Weekend. Riders, volunteers, and partners gathered for skill-building, connection, and competition, and Caitlyn received a grant for a custom bike from Project Mjolnir! #TeamCAF
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On National Cancer Survivors Day, we recognize the many CAF athletes who have bravely faced overwhelming diagnoses and gone on to care for their body’s mental and physical health in transformative, nurturing, strong ways. You give hope to so many! #TeamCAF #CancerSurvivorsDay #MyCancerJourney #LifeAfterCancer
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Olivia is a Paralympic gold medalist and member of the U.S. Para Swimming National A Team. With support from a CAF Grant for sports expenses, she continues competing at qualifying meets while representing the adaptive community on the world stage. #TeamCAF #VisiionImpaired #SwimmingIsLife
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PJ discovered adaptive sports after moving to a community with wheelchair basketball opportunities. With support from a CAF Grant for a Top End Pro Basketball Chair, he is working toward future goals of playing in college and one day representing Team USA. #TeamCAF #WheelchairBasketball
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At CAF’s recent Celebration of Heart event in San Francisco, the Bay Area community came together for an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration. CAF raised an incredible $1.3 million to support individuals with physical disabilities in pursuing active, athletic lives! #TeamCAF #CaliforniaLifestyle #AdaptiveSports
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It's World Bicycle Day! However you cycle, we hope you're mashing or spinning your heart out today! #TeamCAF #WorldBicycleDay #AdaptiveSports
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Taylor is a competitive wheelchair pickleball athlete who has earned major championship results. With support from a CAF Grant for sports expenses, he continues competing at national and world events while promoting inclusion in the sport. #TeamCAF #PickleballRocks #PowerInMotion
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The CAF @OssurCorp Running and Mobility Clinic season is here! First stop is in Orlando, FL on June 28th → Seattle, WA → Dallas, TX → Washington, DC → San Diego, CA challengedathletes.org/ossur #TeamCAF #LifeWithoutLimitations #LimbDifference #AmputeeStrong
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Army veteran Ned Walsh discovered adaptive surfing through the CAF San Diego VA Surf Clinic. With support from a CAF Operation Rebound Grant, he competed in the Hawaii Adaptive Surf Championships and continues pursuing new goals in the sport. #TeamCAF #MilitaryLifestyle #PowerInMotion
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On this World Multiple Sclerosis Day we want to recognize all of our athletes with MS. Avid swimmer Julie Lyons is in her 60s and has been heavily involved in CAF for years. She was a 3x college athlete, physical therapist, and triathlete before starting to experience MS symptoms. She shows how athletes with physical disabilities can thrive when given opportunities to try new sports and push their limits. You can read more about Julie at bit.ly/julielyons #TeamCAF #MultipleSclerosisAwareness
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Bosco found confidence, community, and competition through wheelchair basketball. With support from a CAF Grant for sports expenses, he can continue practicing, traveling to tournaments, and growing in the sport alongside his teammates. #TeamCAF #WheelchairBasketball
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CAF is excited to be an official 2026 @SwitchfootBroAm Beneficiary! BRO-AM is committed to positively impacting the lives of San Diego youth, and we sincerely appreciate this partnership and their support of our mission. Join CAF at the BRO-AM Beach Fest on Saturday, June 13, in Encinitas - details at broam.org. #TeamCAF #BroAm #CaliforniaLifestyle
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Bill Walton was more than a friend to CAF. He was a force of joy, compassion, and belief in the power of sport. Two years later, his spirit still moves every mile, every laugh, every athlete chasing a bigger dream. ❤️ We honor Bill by carrying forward the passion and purpose he brought to our community. [Video description: Images of a person rehabilitating after an injury, and several people talking directly to the camera. Images of Bill Walton playing basketball and posing with several people, including one person in a wheelchair. They practice many sports together including weight lifting, swimming and basketball, and Bill Walton also speaks directly to the camera.] #TeamCAF
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María rediscovered confidence and purpose through wheelchair basketball after a car accident. With support from a CAF Grant for an RGK Elite Basketball Chair, she continues competing in the NWBA and representing adaptive sport internationally. #TeamCAF #WheelchairBasketball #PowerInMotion
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