David Paterson

Achilles International, Inc. is an organization that empowers people with disabilities to participate in adaptive running and endurance sports. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company serves 25,000 athletes with disabilities in over 48 chapters in 24 countries, including 27 chapters in 19 states in the US. Achilles athletes have various disabilities, such as amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, autism, and visual impairment. Achilles International breaks down barriers to race start lines for people of all ages living with a disability, and they are transforming the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. The organization was founded in 1983 by Dick Traum, and the CEO is Emily Glasser.