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STRIDE Adaptive Sports

OUR MISSION is to educate and empower individuals with disabilities in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles.

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STRIDE IN THE NEWS

Heroes on Ice:  Sled Hockey Invitational Inspires Players and Fans Alike

Sled Hockey Tournament invites players with disabilities to compete in the Capital Region

SEEN: Founder’s Gala Honoring Mary Ellen Whitney

Alex Brame Is Appointed Executive Director To Lead The Way At STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Visually Impaired Teens Experience Skiing for the First Time

Upcoming STRIDE Events

10th Annual STRIDE 100k Vertical Challenge

Save the Date ~ Monday, February 24th

Teams of four will hit the slopes at Jiminy Peak and ski 87 runs to raise awareness and funds for STRIDE Adaptive Sports.  In honor of the 10th Anniversary, STRIDE has set a goal to raise $100,000!!

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The Great Race

Save the Date ~ Saturday, March 8th!

STRIDE’s Great Race, an entry level Adaptive Snowsport Race, is a competitive event for ski and snowboard racers with disabilities from around the Northeast. An inspiring day of individual victories and monumental successes realized on the race course at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA, the event is open to all adaptive skiers of any age, skill level, or disability.

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STRIDE’s  Warrior Program

Provides integrated adaptive sports and recreation activities to men and women of the armed forces who have been injured in deployment, including programs in snow sports, marksmanship, sled hockey, watersports, cycling, social activities, and camping.

Leveling the playing field for ALL!

Mary Ellen Whitney at Bocce

“STRIDE not only makes the highest possible impact on Capital Region youth with disabilities at just a fraction of larger organizations’ budgets, but we are also a national leader recognized as an industry expert in knowledge and best practices.”

– From the Desk of Mary Ellen Whitney, Founder, Why We Do What We Do
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