The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) proudly concluded its 2024 CAF Community Weekend fueled by Toyota, marking another unforgettable celebration of resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of sports. Over $2.3 million was raised, directly supporting athletes with physical disabilities worldwide.
Hosted in Mission Bay, San Diego, this highly anticipated annual weekend united more than 200 adaptive athletes and over 600 able-bodied participants, demonstrating how sport bridges barriers and builds an unbreakable community.
The weekend launched on Friday, November 1, with an Adaptive Surf Clinic fueled by San Diego County Toyota Dealers and an Open Water Swim Clinic. Athletes of all abilities gathered to challenge themselves, share stories, and build connections.
That evening, CAF hosted its prestigious Celebration of Abilities Awards, recognizing trailblazing athletes, partners, and volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to adaptive sports. These honorees exemplified courage, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to empowering others.
Saturday featured the thrilling Metric Century Ride, alongside a full day of adaptive sports clinics designed to open doors to new possibilities. Participants engaged in:
One of the weekend’s most heartwarming moments came when nine-year-old Estella Madrigal, a cancer survivor from Chula Vista, received a brand-new Össur prosthetic running leg. With her new prosthetic, Estella joyfully ran alongside athletes and coaches—an unforgettable reminder of CAF’s mission to create access to sports for all.
Throughout the day, CAF grants were awarded, giving athletes crucial support for adaptive equipment, coaching, and mentorship.
Sunday’s signature event, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC), once again earned its title as “the best day in tri.” Sports legends, celebrities, and professional athletes joined hundreds of participants for:
Other Sunday highlights included:
From the cheering crowds to heartfelt finish-line moments, the day underscored that sport has no limits when inclusion and support come first.
As title sponsor, Toyota played a crucial role in delivering a world-class, inclusive experience. Their contributions included:
Toyota’s ongoing partnership aligns perfectly with CAF’s mission to expand mobility solutions and break barriers for athletes with physical disabilities.
Funds raised from the 2024 CAF Community Weekend will:
“Our CAF Community Weekend has become a powerful tradition filled with energy, resilience, and a spirit of togetherness. This event is a celebration of possibilities, breaking barriers, and proving that no challenge is too great when we come together in support of one another.” — Bob Babbitt, CAF Co-Founder
Together, we continue to prove that when communities unite around sport, lives are transformed. See you in 2025 for another record-breaking weekend of impact and inspiration!
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