Hello to all. We had posted the following on a different thread a couple of days ago, but wanted to make sure everyone saw it. As you can see, your generosity is making a difference in the lives of these kids.
Thank you again,
The CAF Team
To the Slowtwitch Peaceful Tribe:
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) wishes to express its profound gratitude for all your efforts to help Zoey, Sam, Dylan, Ethan and Jonah. We are overwhelmed by the generous spirit of all the members of this forum who purchased PT apparel, and by the goodwill that this effort has engendered. Thanks to all of you, and to Stephen Perera, Cervelo and everyone else who has contributed to the effort.
As the final pieces of clothing are finding their way to Tribe members, we thought you'd appreciate an update on how the money raised is being used.
Thanks to the efforts of the Peaceful Tribe:
Zoey who lost her left leg an accident has been provided a new junior handcycle. Now she rides with her friends!
Sam, who contracted a flesh-eating disease that caused him to lose his right leg below the knee, was provided with funds for ski training and advanced lessons. He was the first place Junior Racer at the National Ability Challenge!
Dylan, who was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Sarcoma in his right leg at just 10 months of age, and subsequently had the leg amputated, was provided with funds so he could participate in the JV National Basketball Championships in Alabama.
Ethan, who was born with short arms and a leg that eventually was amputated, is happily swimming laps again, thanks to the funds provided towards the cost of a new prosthetic swim leg.
Jonah, the seven-year-old bi-lateral amputee skier, received funds to cover his expenses at the Disabled Sports USA Regional Ski Competition in Colorado.
Thank you all for helping make a difference in the lives of these great kids. And thank you for your continued support of CAF.
Your friends at CAF