Challenged Athletes Foundation

Join us at 9am PT today for an engaging conversation with Bob Babbitt and CAF ambassador, Ella Rodriquez. Ella’s Christmas wish as a child to have other amputee friends like her resulted in a connection with CAF. Born with a club foot which led to a below knee amputation, it was through sport that Ella found confidence, fitness, peers, and community. A CAF travel grant led her to wheelchair basketball and has earned her opportunities to attend development camps at the Olympic... Training Center. An incredible multisport athlete, Ella participated on her high school track & field team last year during her freshmen year. She posted qualifying standards and attended the CIF State Championship Track & Field Meet and placed in many events. Ella is now a mentor for younger athletes and CAF ambassador.

Let's celebrate Team Wednesday Girlz Friends & Family for finishing the #CAFCommunityChallenge in First Place for Team Miles with 17,658 miles moved over 6,000 miles ahead of the second place team! On Sunday, the group finished strong by joining Team CAF NorCal and biked a 50 mile loop through Nicasio, stopping into the CAF cheer station for some fun. In addition to putting in the miles, these NorCal teams together raised $17,000. Way to go!

Join us at 9am PT for an engaging conversation with Bob Babbitt and double-amputee Marko Cheseto, the 2020 CAF award-winner for Exceptional Athletic Performance! Marko Cheseto is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competed on the track for University of Alaska. In 2011, Marko went missing in a blizzard only to be found 56 hours later. He suffered from hypothermia and severe frostbite resulting in the amputation of both feet. In 2013, he was presented with his first pair of Össur running prosthetics and he ran the New York City Marathon in under 3 hours. Last October, he raced a world record 2:37:23 at the Chicago Marathon. His perseverance and exceptional athletic conditioning has allowed him to achieve extraordinary levels of success in sport.

Thank you again to all who joined us for last night's amazing program. Who was empowered to make a difference in the lives of these amazing athletes? For those who want to watch the recap, you can access that here: https://www.facebook.com/CAForg/videos/3362540943853493/ Tune in to right now for a Final Wrap-Up of our 10-Week Community Challenge Presented by Vega.... Bob Babbitt will share our final fundraising and mileage numbers. He'll also recognize our top fundraisers and top mileage participants. Join live with our community for our big finale.