Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides support to people w/ physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles through sport. #TeamCAF
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“After becoming an amputee, I feared losing the parts of me that made me whole. But moments dancing, creating, and sharing fill my heart and remind me I am still complete.”
Rafael is dancing his heart out again thanks to CAF, @OssurCorp, and his CP, Lauren Bogardus from Westcoast Brace and Limb. Thanks to Rafael for the video!
[Video description: A person receiving assistance standing from a hospital bed and getting into a wheelchair, then exercising and running with prosthetic legs.]
#TeamCAF #LifeWithoutLimitations
Tatiana was adopted from Russia and has lived with congenital limb difference her entire life.
Growing up in a family of 14, including 11 adopted children, she developed a love for speed—and a dream of jogging in the mornings.
Now, thanks to the new Össur Flex-Run™ foot she was granted at the @OssurCorp + CAF Running and Mobility Clinic in Dallas, she’s running toward that dream. She says marathon training is on the horizon!
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Jake enjoys running to the gym and back and hitting the treadmill with his new prosthetic leg.
"Really committing to using this incredible gift from CAF and @OssurCorp," he said. "Pushing my cardio this year!"
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Nine years after losing his leg in an accident, Cody is one step closer to his dream of running with his children. ❤️
At the @OssurCorp + CAF Running and Mobility Clinic in Orlando, he received a new Össur Flex-Run™ foot!
With support from CAF, Össur, and prosthetist Michael Sosa of Sky O&P, Cody's ready to keep pushing toward his goals and showing his children that setbacks don’t have to define what comes next.
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Jessica Potts is thrilled to receive a new running blade thanks to CAF and @OssurCorp!
With help from her CP, Roger Underhill from Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates, Jessica is ready to put her new blade to work and chase her next finish line.
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For more than three decades, CAF and @OssurCorp have worked side by side to create more opportunities for individuals with limb loss and limb difference to participate in sport.
Together, we've helped provide more than 2,000 sports prostheses and hosted more than 90 free Össur + CAF Running and Mobility Clinics across the United States and Canada, welcoming over 5,000 participants in the last decade.
By combining advanced technology, expert coaching, and a supportive community, this partnership continues to help athletes discover what's possible, pursue their goals, and stay connected through movement!
#TeamCAF #LifeWithoutLimitations
The CAF @Toyota Grand Highlander hit the road for @TheCW's Great American Road Rally, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66!
Celebrity drivers + special CAF guests are sharing powerful stories and raising funds along the way.
Visit americanroadrally.com to learn more, and tune in starting 9/16!
#TeamCAF #GARR #greatamericanroadrally #LetsGoPlaces
One week to go until the Zuma Beach Triathlon. ⏳📣 🎉 Last call to get in on the action!
Swim, bike, and run alongside an incredible community with Zuma and Olympic distance options, plus a Beach Expo and Kids Triathlon (ages 9–14). Whether you’re racing or rallying support, now’s the moment to show up, fundraise, and make it count.
Join us September 19–20 👉 zumabeachtriathlon.org
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Today, we would like to honor the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders, military, and those affected by the attacks.
David Charbonnet felt a deep sense of duty after the events of 9/11 and decided to enlist in the Navy, becoming a member of Seal Team 1 like his father. Unfortunately, his parachute malfunctioned about a hundred feet from the ground and he became paralyzed from the waist down.
After a lengthy recovery, David got back to kayaking in a different way, and is now hoping to qualify for the 2028 Paralympic Games.
You can hear more about him in a story that aired earlier this year on ABC News at bit.ly/CAFdavid
#TeamCAF #MilitaryAppreciation #NeverForget911
There are so many ways to move together at this year's San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) fueled by @Toyota!
This look at last year's clinics shows the many ways that athletes with physical disabilities can surf, swim, run and MOVE!
Learn more and get involved in this year's events at challengedathletes.org/sdtc
[Video description: People speaking straight to camera, participating in adaptive sports including wheelchair pickleball, running, surfing, and swimming in open water and in pools.]
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"After more than eleven years, I was able to ride a bicycle again," said one athlete who joined CAF-Idaho's weekly Greenbelt Cycling series this past season.
"To many people, riding a bike is an ordinary childhood memory. For me, it is the return of a freedom I believed I had lost."
Thanks to CAF athlete Josh Sweeney for the photos! 📸
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It’s World Physical Therapy Day! We’re celebrating the amazing PTs who help athletes get back in the game, and sometimes even discover a whole new one! 🙌
Physical therapists play a huge role in our mission. They cheer athletes on through every step, create one-of-a-kind adaptations, and help turn challenges into new possibilities. 💪 CAF athletes share stories of PTs helping them overcome barriers every day, and some have been so inspired that they became physical therapists themselves!
Here’s to the PTs who help keep dreams in motion. 💙
#TeamCAF #WorldPhysicalTherapyDay
Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. It ripples outward. 🌊
When one person heals and thrives, their entire family feels it.
Chappie Hunter's journey with CAF Operation Rebound shows us that support transforms athletes and everyone who loves them.
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During the 5K Walk + Roll presented by @Nike at the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) fueled by @Toyota, participants will experience 3.1 miles of breathtaking coastal views in beautiful La Jolla, CA.
Walking or rolling, they'll be surrounded by athletes who will cheer them on, lift their spirits, and keep the whole crew moving!
bit.ly/2026walkroll
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CAF-Idaho's Camping Basecamp brought together athletes with physical disabilities for four unforgettable days of confidence-building, outdoor adventure, and community. 🏕️💚
Participants spent time at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse learning essential camping skills from outdoor experts, including tent and sleep system setup, backcountry cooking, wilderness first aid, and campfire cooking. They then put those new skills to the test during an overnight camping trip under the stars. ✨🌲
Here's to creating more opportunities for adventure, connection, and independence in the outdoors! 🙌
#TeamCAF #WheelchairLifestyle
Rachel discovered adaptive rowing in 2015 and quickly embraced the sport as a path to competition and community.
With support from a CAF Grant for sports expenses, she continues training and pursuing her long-term Paralympic dream.
#TeamCAF #RowingLife
Big-league dreams, big-league moments! ⚾️
More than 20 CAF youth athletes took the field at the 2026 CAF Northeast @Phillies Coaches Clinic powered by @Toyota, learning from @MLB coaches and putting their skills to the test on the Major League field.
Then came the unforgettable moments: 13-year-old Gavin Yonce threw out the ceremonial first pitch, while 16-year-old Logan Marmino was honored as the Phillies Hometown Hero! 👏
[Video description: Children with visible limb differences and in wheelchairs pitching to each other and hitting and catching baseballs indoors and oudoors. Phillie Phanatic mascot appearing to warm up on a baseball field while a child throws the first pitch. A teenager smiling for a camera on-field with an animated billboard backdrop reading, "Toyota Hometown Hero."]
#TeamCAF #PhilliesNation #LetsGoPlaces
At the @LTRaceSeries Leadville Trail 100 MTB, 10 of 11 Team CAF athletes earned the coveted buckle, completing the legendary “Race Across the Sky” in under 12 hours.
In the Leadville 100 Run, Team CAF athletes conquered 100 miles through heat, rain, and more than 27 hours on the course. Of 6 runners, 5 finished in under 30 hours.
Together, those two teams raised more than $100,000! ❤️
What a group. What a finish line.
#TeamCAF #LifeWithoutLimitations
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, and we’re honoring the resilience and determination of unstoppable athletes who prove that limits are meant to be challenged! 💥💪
From the track to the court, open road to ocean, these athletes bring passion and grit, showing the world what’s possible.
We’re cheering you on today and every day!
#TeamCAF #SpinalCordInjuryAwareness
Celebrate 20 years of impact, community, and expanded access to sport in New York and Beyond! 🎉
Join CAF back where it all began at the iconic Waldorf Astoria for the 20th Annual Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala, bringing together athletes, supporters, and partners for an unforgettable evening.
🎟️ BUY TICKETS TODAY: challengedathletes.org/hhh
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