Challenged Athletes Foundation

Sonny Wimberly deployed to Vietnam shortly after entering the Army in 1968. He served for 22 years, earning two Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat and a Bronze Star for valor. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, CAF Operation Rebound helped him remain active with wheelchair sports - including playing with fellow veterans at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games! This National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we’d like to honor all of our Vietnam War veterans. CAF thanks you for your service.

ROTH Conference attendees recently participated in a day of sport supporting CAF’s mission, and Steve Serio + Derek Loccident shared with participants just how life-changing CAF programs can be for individuals with physical disabilities! Over $2,000,000 total has been raised for CAF through this conference and the support of ROTH Capital Partners family & friends - over $50,000 from this year's event alone. CAF is grateful for this 13 year tradition that continues to build awareness and raise funds to fulfill CAF's mission, empowering lives through sport.

Check out these epic memories that Alana Nichols is making at Yosemite, with some help from her electric bike with assistive technology! A CAF Grant funded by Toyota North America helped her get up-close-and-personal with those El Capitan views.

A group of CAF athletes from US Paralympic Cycling and US Paralympic Track & Field attended a weekend camp at Lakeshore Foundation's Sports Science and Performance Center, where they were assessed and received nutritional, mental, and performance resources that they can apply in their training - including 3 months of additional virtual, personalized support from a team of sport science professionals. We're thrilled to see these athletes take the insights and data they've learned and apply them to their training, helping them reach their goals and unlock new levels of performance!

Did you know that CAF’s partner EOS Fitness offers a free membership in select locations to eligible individuals with physical disability? You can access amenities like indoor lap pools, MOVEoS Cinemas, turf training areas, Group Fitness classes and knowledgeable staff! https://lnkd.in/gh3cN5Di

Kristine Entwistle joined CAF in 2006 to help envision and launch the very first Million Dollar Challenge and develop CAF’s cycling program. She went on to oversee the organization’s special events and eventually took on the role as Associate Executive Director in 2017 before becoming CAF's CEO in 2022. She’s spent years working in events, hospitality, and non-profit and is driven by making a positive impact on the lives of our supporters and athletes with permanent physical disabilities. Kristine loves cycling, rowing and yoga as well as spending time with her husband and son, who have both volunteered for CAF making it a full family endeavor.

Come join our CAF-Idaho team with Mission43 on March 28!

Be part of something bigger at the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC) fueled by Toyota on October 26, 2025! Experience the power of sport, resilience, and community in an inclusive event featuring a triathlon, 5K Walk and Roll presented by Nike, and Tour de Cove presented by EōS Fitness. CAF’s SDTC fueled by Toyota North America raises funds to provide individuals with physical disabilities access to sports and an active lifestyle. Move with us, fundraise with us, and help redefine what’s possible. Register today and make a difference! https://lnkd.in/eWyVdRXN

Get ready for an unforgettable year with CAF! In 2025, we’re bringing back the events you love— creating more impact and meaningful experiences than ever. From the epic return of the Million Dollar Challenge to the San Diego Triathlon Challenge fueled by Toyota, every event is designed to break barriers, build community, and empower athletes with physical disabilities.? ? Whether you're riding, running, surfing, or showing up in support, you’re not just part of an event—you’re part of a movement that’s redefining what’s possible, and changing lives through the power of sport. https://lnkd.in/e5_p9QCq

We’re so excited to welcome a new addition to our Idaho team! Fenna Ravestein, Programs Coordinator - Idaho, has a degree in Psychomotor Therapy and a minor in Adapted Sports. While pursuing her minor she participated in wheelchair sports, assisted a goalball team for visually impaired athletes, taught swim lessons to children with different types of disabilities and learned from individuals using prosthetics. Her most current role was Aqua Ability Instructor and Swim Lesson Coordinator at the YMCA in Boise, developing and managing inclusive programs for diverse groups. Fenna will be contributing to CAF’s overall strategy by supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of CAF-Idaho Apex and Basecamp Clinics. Welcome, Fenna!