EMPOWERING LIVES THROUGH SPORT
CAF-Northeast offers clinics, programs, grants, and community events to individuals with physical disabilities, while also supporting families, encouraging volunteers, and appreciating our supporters. These opportunities not only provide access to sports but also foster a sense of community, allowing individuals to meet others. A variety of sports clinic opportunities are hosted throughout the year in the Northeast region to give individuals with a permanent physical disability the opportunity to learn a new sport or improve their skills.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
CAF-Northeast Clinics
Join us at one of our CAF-Northeast Clinics as we aim to empower and uplift athletes with physical disabilities and create a more inclusive and vibrant sporting community for all. For questions regarding the clinics below, email Kelly Worrell, your Northeast Programs Manager.
8/2: CAF-Northeast Phillies Coaches Clinic powered by Toyota Tri-State Dealers – Philadelphia, PA
CAF Pickleball at Wollman Rink with City Pickle.
HEROES, HEART, & HOPEÂ
September 17, 2025
True strength lies not just in individual achievement but in the collective power of a supportive, inclusive community. At the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), we believe in the importance of mentorship, where seasoned athletes guide and inspire newcomers, share wisdom, and encouragement. We celebrate how, by lifting each other up, athletes with physical disabilities can break barriers, defy expectations, and show the world what’s possible when we unite as one.Â
When we move together, we redefine what’s possible and move toward a more inclusive tomorrow.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING RUN-UP
October 8, 2025
New York City, NY
Join #TeamCAF this year for the 47th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up on October 8, 2025! Once a year, the 94-year-old Empire State Building shuts down its elevators and opens its stairwell for the iconic Empire State Building Run-Up. The Run-Up — the world’s first and most famous tower race – challenges runners from near and far to race up its famed 86 flights – 1,576 stairs.
CAF serves as the official charity sponsor for the Run-Up with a designated division for athletes with permanent physical disabilities and CAF supporters who raise funds to empower lives through sports, aiming to move beyond awareness and into acceptance. By registering here, you can bypass the lottery and run with #TeamCAF with a guaranteed charity fundraising entry.
2025 MILLION DOLLAR CHALLENGE – BEST OF CALIFORNIA
October 17-24, 2025
Santa Rosa to San Diego
The reimagined 2025 MDC offers a fresh take on a classic ride. Different from years past, we’ll start in the heart of California Wine Country in Santa Rosa, even offering an opportunity to add on an extra day of riding in this NorCal cycling mecca. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, the ride heads south hugging the breathtaking California coastline. As the journey nears the end you’ll enjoy a special half day ride out of Santa Barbara with a transfer to our final night’s celebration in Dana Point. The final miles include an emotional ride into La Jolla Shores greeted by families, friends and the CAF community.
GRANTS
CAF provides grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, and competition expenses to individuals with physical disabilities. Learn about eligibility, grant request options, how to apply, and more by clicking the button below.
New to CAF? Reach out to Kelly at [email protected] to inquire about our year-round discretionary grant program for Northeast residents!
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