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Dear Karen,
Over three million children in the U.S. live with a disability. Their risk for obesity is 38% higher than for children without disabilities and the rates of social isolation and physical inactivity are higher. During the crucial developmental years, Achilles International is here to help. We offer in-school programming and workouts in parks around the country. But we can't continue to reach more youth without your help.
When you make a gift today, you help us build a brighter tomorrow for kids like Paige, who completed 200 miles this year! As her father Peter says, “Achilles has given Paige a tremendous amount of confidence in her ability to do things she never thought possible before.”
For Elijah, 19, Achilles has not only helped him become a faster runner since he joined five years ago, it’s become a way to make new friends. For children living with a disability like autism, the impact of a run, walk or roll together goes beyond the finish line. Watch a short video below to see your gift in action.
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