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A Celebration of Heroes, Heart & Hope

  • 850 Supporters, $1.4M Raised

  • US Army Major Daniel Gade proved that an IED blast can’t keep a true champion from an Ironman finish

  • NCAA Wrestling Champion and above-knee amputee Anthony Robles inspires the crowd with his story of overcoming the odds

  • Gala Founder and Chairman Scott Stackman presents event honoree Daniel Loeb with his own custom CAF surfboard

The Challenged Athletes Foundation invites you to leave your limits at the door at an inspiring evening to benefit physically challenged athletes. Join us in honoring the Heroes of Boston at the 2013 A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope gala.

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Location: WALDORF=ASTORIA, New York

THE EVENT

A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope is CAF's annual gala dinner held at the regal and historic Waldorf Astoria in New York City to raise funds for and awareness of physically challenged athletes. Join us for a triumphant evening to show what is possible when one person blazes through boundaries to pave the way for others.

Cocktails and Silent Auction 6:00 pm

Dinner, Program and Live Auction 7:30 pm

Cocktail Attire

REPUTATION

A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope is an event like no other that showcases the transformational power of sports. Gain strength and motivation from amazing stories of trailblazing challenged athletes who battle tirelessly to break through barriers and set new standards of excellence. It's been said to be one of the most inspirational and motivational events that participants have ever attended in New York City.

EVENT FEATURES

  • Live auction featuring unique travel adventures and once in a lifetime experiences at sporting events such as the World Series and Tour de France.
  • Chance to bid on and win a coveted spot in the Ironman World Championship held annually in Kona, HI.
  • An exquisite culinary journey in one of the most legendary settings: New York City's Waldorf=Astoria Grand Ballroom.
  • Inspirational video presentations created by award winning producers.
  • Opportunity to rub shoulders with local celebrities, professional athletes and sports legends from the world of triathlon, basketball, baseball and more.
  • Chance to change lives by raising your paddle in the live auction to fund adaptive sports equipment which directly benefits challenged athletes.

2013 Featured Athletes

CAF - No Limits

Meet double amputee Jessica Long, whose epic journey to Paralympic gold started at a Siberian orphanage; Breezy Bochenek, an 11-year-old cancer survivor and amputee whose strength will leave you breathless; and Daniel Riley, a retired Marine Cpl. whose resilience in the wake of an IED explosion is nothing short of remarkable. In addition, meet dozens of local New York-area challenged athletes who are benefiting from CAF's mission and programs every day.

AUCTION

This event will feature a silent and live auction boasting luxurious items, trips and experiences. From high end watches and jewelry to exotic vacations and an entry to the prestigious IRONMAN(R) World Championships, this auction promises a select of items you won't want to miss.

Feature Live Auction Item: Ironman World Championship Entry

The gala live auction will include coveted slot to the Ironman World Championship, organized and conducted by the World Triathlon Corporation, at the sixth annual A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope gala in New York City on June 12. The winning bidder (or his/her designee) may compete in either 2013 or 2014 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Interested parties can bid on the coveted slot in one of two ways:

  • A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope
  • By downloading and completing a proxy bid form

Event Blog

Many thanks for the great evening. I had a wonderful time and it was fantastic to see all the CAF legends and to listen to the heart warming stories.

— Dave Scott, six-time Ironman World Champion