CAF Northeast is comprised of programs, clinics, and events for challenged athletes, volunteers, and supporters in Greater New York City, New Jersey, Southern Connecticut, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Thanks to CAF national board members, Scott Stackman and Chad Merriweather, and national advisory council members, Justin Model and Sari Schorr, and our local advisory and junior councils, CAF offers diverse opportunities to help local individuals with physical disabilities.
Tri-State Wheelchair and Ambulatory Regional Games — Clark, NJ
Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10K — Ridgewood, NJ
NYC Triathlon — New York City, NY
Community Day/CAF Gala — Bridgehampton, NY
Westchester Triathlon — Rye, NY
Össur Running & Mobility Clinic — Manchester, NH
For lower limb prosthetic users, all ages are welcome.
Participant and Volunteer Registration Available Soon!
Kessler Foundation Stroll N’ Roll — Verona, NJ
Million Dollar Challenge —California Coast
Join us for the 16th year of our Million Dollar Challenge ride along the coast of California
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CAF Community Challenge Weekend —San Diego, CA
Featuring the San Diego Triathlon Challenge
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CAF Community Challenge—Virtual
Can’t make it to San Diego for our Community Weekend? Join us virtually!
NYC Marathon + CAF Breakfast — New York City, NY
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Our signature CAF NorthEast event is the A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala in NYC. Founded by Scott Stackman, this event has over 800 attendees annually from NYC’s Wall Street, Real Estate, and Sports industries. Now, in its thirteenth year, the event has raised over $20 million for CAF.
Interested in attending next year’s event? Contact Doug, NorthEast Regional Director |
Brooklyn, NY
Sports: Handcycling, Surfing, Swimming
Logan is a brave and resilient young boy who loves to go fast! Born missing fibias, Logan had both of his legs amputated at the age of 22 months. Logan loves to race on his handcycline, surf, run, and play piano.
Jersey City, NJ
Sport: Triathlon, handcycling
In 2014 Glenn, an avid triathlete and marathon runner, was hit by a car and instantly paralyzed from the chest down. Glenn is still an elite endurance athlete today, having recently completed the IRONMAN World Championship and made history at the NYC Marathon.
Albany, New York
Sport: Triathlon
An amputee triathlete, Chele has overcome severe depression and extreme weight loss of over 170-lbs to become the athlete she is today. She now has 11 triathlons under her belt!
Brooklyn, NY
Swimming, triathlon, running
Paralympic gold-medal swimmer, runner, and Ironman triathlete, Rudy has been a part of the CAF family since he was 8-years-old. Rudy is the coach of the New York Road Runners youth program and is a CAF ambassador and spokesperson.
New York City, NY
Triathon, running, cycling
Keiron nearly died and lost his left arm in a paragliding accident in Colombia, but still remains an elite athlete and top CAF supporter. Keiron has completed multiple IRONMANS, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, run up the Empire State Building and crossed the finish line of the NYC Marathon!
Our programs are made possible thanks to partners like the BTIG, Cantor Fitzgerald Charity Day, NEX/CME Group, Pershing Square, JLL, and Smile Direct/Cuvee Beauty/Pvolve, Third Point, Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation, UBS Financial Services, and our signature event, A Celebration of Heroes Heart & Hope Gala
Stay connected by joining our Northeast newsletter and our CAF Northeast Facebook Group.
Contact Northeast Regional Director, Doug Olson