About The Houston Chapter of Achilles International welcomes all people with disabilities to the wonderful world of RUNNING! To us, running means any form of forward locomotion - conventional running, walking, wheeling, or swinging through crutches!
Mission Our mission is to enable people with disabilities to participate in mainstream running in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self-esteem and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.
Description In 1983 Dick Traum became the first amputee to run the New York City Marathon. The experience was life changing, bringing a powerful sense of achievement and self-esteem. Seeking to provide that same opportunity to other people with disabilities, Dick created the Achilles Track Club, now called Achilles International.
Today, this non-profit organization has chapters and members in over 65 locatio... See More General Information Achilles is a non-profit organization that partners able-bodied runners (VOLUNTEERS) with physically-challenged athletes
Our goals are to welcome Achilles athletes to the wonderful world of running, promote camaraderie, encourage and build self-confidence, and have FUN! Membership is absolutely free. VOLUNTEERS: As an Achilles volunteer, you function as a member’s eyes, ears, guide, and motivator. You can participate in many ways, and commit as much, or as little, as your schedule allows. ATHLETES: We encourage everyone with a disability or physical challenge to participate • Challenges include, but are not limited to, amputation, cerebral palsy, cancer, multiple sclerosis, organ transplants, paraplegia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment. If you are interested in becoming an Achilles ATHLETE or a VOLUNTEER GUIDE, on ANY level, please contact us at info@achilleshouston.org. For more information, visit our website at www.achilleshouston.org
