(Thanks to Peter Swanson, for the post)
This Sunday’s Giving in Action is Adaptive Adventures.
Adaptive Adventures is a Colorado-based nonprofit that provides life-changing outdoor recreation opportunities for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families, at no cost. As the only fully mobile adaptive sports program in the country, we bring cycling, climbing, paddling, skiing, and more directly into communities, removing barriers related to location, equipment, and finances. Unlike most adaptive programs, we intentionally include the whole family, creating shared experiences that build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging. Our mission is rooted in freedom through mobility and the belief that adaptation in sports, and in life, should be normalized, not exceptional.
Beyond direct programming, Adaptive Adventures creates lasting change by building inclusive communities that endure long after a single event. By training local organizations, healthcare providers, outfitters, and volunteers, we help ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in everyday community life, repairing a bike at a local shop, climbing at a neighborhood gym, or paddling with a nearby outfitter. As one participant shared, “If programs like this didn’t exist, I think we’ve seen the consequence is loneliness. And when somebody has nothing, then they have nothing to live for. It’s nice to have people that get it. They understand what it takes to keep going. And that means a lot. That could save a guy from taking his own life.” Learn more at AdaptiveAdventures.org.
