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STRIDE Athlete of the Year
Congratulations to Bahiyyih Rubin, STRIDE’s 2018 Athlete of the Year! B, as he is affectionately known around STRIDE, participates in swimming, bowling, dance and camping and is known for his good sportsmanship, positive attitude, and love of high fives! Way to go B!!!
RECENT EVENTS
1st Inaugural STRIDE Sports & Brewfest
A great time was had by all! Be sure to check out the photo gallery! Special thanks to Doug Bauer and AllSquare Wealth Management for sponsoring us, and the Sanford family for hosting us at S&S Brewery!
Strides 4 STRIDE 5k/2k Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll
Thank you for a successful 5k this year! Be sure to check out our photo gallery of the event and our awesome participants!
STRIDE Great Race
13th Annual Wounded Warrior Snowfest
March 1-4, 2018 marked the 13th Annual STRIDE Wounded Warrior Snowfest with 20 Warriors & their families enjoying 4 days of skiing or snowboarding and family activities at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.
Even with the ‘storm’ that came on Friday, the Welcome Ceremony showed the character of our Warriors, who stepped to the plate to make the night a success after so many cancellations.
For info about our Warrior programs contact 518-598-1279, or Don Tallman, Wounded Warrior Liaison at dtallman@stride.org.
**Please note: STRIDE is in no way affiliated with national Wounded Warrior Project and has been offering programs for local/regional Wounded veterans for over twelve years.
2017 Strides 4 STRIDE – THANK YOU!!!
We raised over $24,000 to support adaptive sport and recreation programs for local individuals with disabilities!! Thank you for your support!!!
On Saturday, June 17th over 250 people came out to support STRIDE Adaptive Sports and to help promote equal opportunity in sport, regardless of disability! As part of the Olympic Day celebration we were joined by the USA Wheelchair Curling Team who will be representing the United States at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PeyongChang, South Korea.
We were also honored to have the Mayor of Albany, Kathy Sheehan and the Albany County Executive, Dan McCoy join us to kick off the event. The national anthem was sung to the delight of the crowd, by STRIDE Athlete Chance Thibeault.
We hope that everyone had a great day, and we are looking forward to seeing you next year for the 9th Annual Strides 4 STRIDE!
To view the results of the 5K, please click on the following links:
(Please note each results link also contains a button that will show the awards.)
5k Rollers Results: http://www.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
1. Steve Ferro – $2,565.60
2. Jon Phillips – $2,451.00
3. Kevin McCarthy – $2,368.70
Top Team Fundraisers:
1. Phillips Family – $3,209.00
2. Sled Hockey Warriors – $3,033.60
3. Friends of Amica – $1,098.00
Top Team Participation:
1. Team UPS – 27
2. Saturday STRIDERS – 19
3. Sunday Crew – 15
To see photos from the event, please click on the picture below, or go to https://flic.kr/s/aHskYWJKKp
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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9th Annual Strides 4 STRIDE 5K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll
Please join us on Saturday, June 30th for the 9th Annual Strides 4 STRIDE 5K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll!
Held at Albany’s Jennings Landing Ampitheatre, the event raises awareness for healthy, active lifestyles regardless of disability, while raising funds to support the more than 18 adaptive sport and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities that are provided each year by STRIDE Adaptive Sports.
This flat, fast course is a USTAF certified and sanctioned 5K, a great opportunity to start the summer off with a personal best time! All runners will receive the official Strides 4 STRIDE dri-fit t shirt. Registration is only $20 for adults and $15 for youth under 18 until June 1st. After June 1st, and at the event, registration will increase to $30 for adults and $25 for youth. The roller division (including para-athletes participating on handcycles or with racing wheelchairs) will start before the runners. All runners are encouraged to stay for the 5K awareness walk following the run.
8:00 AM – Packet Pick up & Registration
9:00 AM – 5K Run
Including para-athlete divisions (wheelchair, handcycle & running)
9:45/10:00 AM – 5K Awards
10:30 AM – 2K Community Awareness Walk
Teams are encouraged to participate in this event. This is a great way for your business or corporation to boost teamwork, and show your support for special needs youth and our returning disabled veterans. Contact STRIDE today for more information!
The 2K Awareness walk is a family friendly walk that includes all individuals! Wheelchair participants receive a complimentary registration for their companions to help them along the course.
To become a sponsor or to see how your non-profit that supports individuals with disabilities can participate, please contact Pat Hayslett, Development Director at phayslett@stride.org or 518-598-1279.
Thank you to our 2017 Strides 4 STRIDE sponsors!!!
Upcoming Events
Can YOU ski or ride it?
This is your chance to ski or snowboard 100K in ONE DAY!
On February 26, 2019 come to STRIDE’s 100K Vertical Challenge at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA and test your endurance with 87 runs off the top of the mountain. And do it for a great cause! This 12-plus-hour adventure aims to raise funds for and awareness of STRIDE’s adaptive sports programs for local individuals with disabilities including youth with special needs and our returning wounded veterans.
Form a relay team of 4 people, or form an ULTRA team of 2 people!
We are also offering a VIRTUAL option for people not in the NY area or for non-skiers/snowboarders.
Register today at give.classy.org/100k
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/100kvchallenge
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, please contact Patrick Hayslett, Development Director at phayslett@stride.org or 518-598-1279
