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the ACHILLES HEELSpring 2013Achilles International42 West 38th Street, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10018T: 212.354.0300 • F: 212.354.3978www.AchillesInternational.orgNew York City ChapterMeets twice a week in Central Park,rain or shine, all year long!90th & Fifth AvenueTuesdays at 6 PMSaturdays at 10 AMNew athletes and volunteers are always welcome!Sign up online at: www.achillesinternational.orgContact Us!Dick Traum, President and Founderdicktraum@aol.comMary Bryant, Vice Presidentmbryant@achillesinternational.orgDirector of Developmentmlombardo@achillesinternational.orgFreedom Team of Wounded Veteransggriffith@achillesinternational.orgAchilles International Chaptersgshagdar@achillesinternational.orgNYC Chapterkbateman@achillesinternational.orgDirector of National Chaptersecox@achillesinternational.orgAchilles Kidsjpatton@achillesinternational.orgWHAT'S INSIDE:Message From PresidentNYC Chapter & Tri-Team NewsU.S. Chapter NewsFreedom Team of Wounded VeteransAchilles Kids "Korner"Spotlight on Philly Achilles ChapterHope & Possibility UpdateAchilles CalendarPg 1Pg 2-3Pg 4-5Pg 6-9Pg 10Pg 11Pg 12Pg 12NY Chapter blind athlete Joe Bellantoni rocked the NYC Un-Marathon with his guides Jessica Marinoand Ian Kaufman by his side. (photo courtesy of Larry Sillen)A Letter From The PresidentIt is early Friday afternoon, November2nd, and I am leaving the Achilles offi ceknowing it will be the busiest weekend ofthe year. My desk is relatively clean andready for the surge of marathoners whowill come by on Monday to say hello anddiscuss the weekend’s New York CityMarathon. I make some notes outliningmy meetings for the weekend and take offfor my fi rst event, the annual get-togetherof our international chapter leaders.The meeting is progressing as expectedwhen someone interrupts and exclaimsthat the New York City Marathon has beencancelled. Is it a joke? It seems impossible.Then a second, and a third, personreiterates that, yes, the New York CityMarathon has been cancelled. How couldit happen? We have over two hundredAchilles athletes who have fl own in fromJapan, South Africa, and New Zealand,all with a dream of putting aside the challengesthey face and completing a marathon.The atmosphere is one of stunnedsilence. There is nothing to do but fi nishthe meeting and go to the next event,which is our celebratory pre-race dinnerfor our athletes and guides.How strange it is to be celebrating anevent that will not take place. It is like goingto a wedding ceremony for a couplewho at the last moment changed theirminds. We chat, we present the awards, Imake my once-a-year speech. This time,however, there are no tips for competing,no reminders to drink water, to pace yourself,and to enjoy the event. I do, however,suggest that on Sunday morning we meetat 90th Street and Fifth Avenue in CentralPark and run an informal 26.2 miles.Saturday is spent meeting with the membersof our international teams. Many areshocked by the marathon cancellation;all express their sympathy for the victimsof Hurricane Sandy. Our athletes are anempathetic group – they have all survivedtrauma and can relate to devastation. OnSunday morning there is no pre-dawnalarm clock going off. Instead, I meet hundredsof Achilles athletes and thousandsof other runners from New York and allover the world in Central Park for an informalrun. I am glad for the athletes whohave never completed a marathon thatthey have the chance to tackle the distance.There is a somewhat hollow feelingthough, without all the trademarks ofthe NYC Marathon, including the sights,smells, and incredible crowds. Achillesathletes, like New Yorkers, are resilient.Looking ahead is Boston in April, where Iwill complete my forty-sixth marathon.www.achillesinternational.org

Achilles NYC Chapter...Fifth Ave MileCongratulations to the following athleteswho participated in this fast paced racealong prestigious Fifth Avenue: CathyBeaudoin: 9:51; Ricardo Corral Handcyclist:2:53; Crista Earl: 11:51; SarahHeller: 9:49; Jose Montanez: 9:07; KareemNisbett: 7:53; John Pierre: 7:34;Carmelo Puccia: 10:13; Irwin Ramirez:8:12; Evelyn Rodriguez: 11:55; BenSimmons: 7:42; Leol Williams: 8:24;Keith Wright: 7:54.Race for RehabThank you to NY Medical College physicaltherapy students for hosting yet anothersuccessful race featuring Achillesathletes and their guides. This year overtwo dozen Achilles members drove to thebeautiful grounds of this Valhalla schoolwhere they were treated like VIPs for theday by students and staff alike. Specialthank you to Janet Dolot, Tony Sozzo,and Erin McGraw for of their incrediblesupport this year and always.This year’steam raised more than $10,000 for Achilles!Philadelphia MarathonThank you to race officials Kyle Lewis,Andrea Capecci, and Marvin Hickmanwho at a moment’s notice supported sixAchilles athletes in their goal to race 26.2miles two weeks after the NYC Marathonwas cancelled. All Achilles athletes andtheir dedicated guides had a gloriousrace in the City of Brotherly Love. Specialcongratulations to visually impairedathlete Amy McDonaugh who enteredher first race in the Elite Seed. Supportedby her guide Tim Clark, she finished inbreathtaking fashion: 2hr 52min.Shoe4Africa 5kRiverside Park was filled with the colorof neon yellow Achilles shirts as dozens2 Spring 2013Top left: John Young looks strong as he crosses 72nd street in the final leg of the 2012 NYC Tri; PatrickMiller celebrates his Shoe4Africa first 5km finish with a well deserved rest and an infectious smile:Bottom: NY Chapter members show off their certificates and medals following the Race for Rehab 10km.Thank you NY Medical College Physio students!

& Para-Triathlon Team Newsof our energetic athletes ran the 5k insupport of another worthy cause, raisingfunds for a children’s hospital in Kenya. Abig WOOHOO goes out to Patrick Millerwho completed his first race and wascheered on by hundreds of spectators ashe crossed the finish line. Go Patrick!The NYC Chapter kicked off the 2013season with a celebration at the UpperEast Side restaurant and bar StumbleInn. Good music, good people, and goodlaughs were shared by all as anothergreat year begins!Triathlon TeamThe Achilles Paratriathlon Team introducesand supports individuals with disabilitiesin multi-sport competitions withinNew York state and nationwide. The teamis anxious to jump back into training earlythis spring. This season we have joinedforces with the talented Everyday Triathletecoaches Brian Hammond and TravisHawkins who will use their expertiseto empower our athletes of all abilities inthe sports of swimming, biking, and running.We look forward to competing inraces of various distances between themonths of May and October. If you arean athlete looking to get involved pleasecontact kbateman@achillesinternational.org.Top left: Inspirational blind athlete Charlie Plaskon and his dedicated guide Megan Ellis are greeted by NYChapter Director Kat Bateman after they cross the finish line of the Philly Marathon: Achilles Female athleteof the year Soo Lee crosses the finish line of her third consecutive 5km race of the season in Valhalla NY.Charity entries for NYC TriathlonSwim, Bike, Run the 2013 NYC Triathlonin Support of the Achilles ParatriathlonTeam! Achilles has only a few remainingcharity entrant spots so act fast! Our minimumfundraising requirement of $1,500is all-inclusive and we provide support forfundraisers every step of the way. Fundsraised enable us to provide training,adaptive equipment, apparel, transportation,and race entry fees for our growingparatriathlon program.Achilles Heel 3

AchillesThere’s a New Synergy inU.S. Chapters!Six U.S. chapters launched in2012, Houston and Pittsburghlaunched this year, and three additionalcharters were recentlysigned. It is a pleasure to havechapter leadership in so manyU.S. cities and states! The synergyamong chapters was mostevident at the January DisneyMarathon weekend when Cignasponsored Achilles athletes from key markets. RepresentingU.S. chapters were: Erin Spaulding from Connecticut;Brooke Voss from Greater Phoenix; TheresaKhayyam from Nashville; Fiona McKinney from NewYork; Francine Prescott from South Florida; David Finlandfrom Metro DC; plus Bruce Linsky and KinzeyLynch from Philadelphia. With Cigna employees astheir guides, the entire crew triumphed in the excitinghalf marathon. The chapter members were joined by twomembers of the Cigna/Achilles referral program, whichprovides training and other support to people receivinglong term disability services from Cigna. Brian Airgoodand Dominic Alexander both overcame incredible odds,and travelled long distances, to compete in the full marathon.With Chapter members, Cigna customers, FreedomTeam and Achilles Kids in attendance, it was a trulyGO ACHILLES! weekend!Early in November, the Dallas-FortWorth Chapter of Achilles held aCigna “Go You” 5K. It was the greatestway to kick-off the chapter asproceeds benefitted Achilles International.Texas kept cooking as the DallasMayor’s Race on Dec. 8, 2012 waswell attended by the Dallas-FortWorth Chapter of Achilles (many ofwhom are Cigna employees). KidsBraden and Blair Sheorn from AchillesNashville and their parents Jimand Melissa came to Dallas for the weekend sponsoredby Cigna and Achilles. Participants in the Cigna-Achillescustomer referral program: Louis Albertson (Ontario,Canada); Jerry Kovar (Sandy, Texas); and David Mc-Govern (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), also traveled toDallas for the Mayor’s Race. We enjoyed getting to knoweach other and hearing everyone’s inspirational storiesin person.Achilles - Nashville’s remarkable first year ended ona high note: Mayor Karl Dean, as part of his 2nd annual100-Mile Walk Challenge, walked with the chapteron Dec. 19. The holiday party followed and was attendedby nearly 80 people. “It truly felt like family,” said SarahHart, Nashville chapter president. Nine Achilles athletesare training for various distance races comprising theNashville Country Music Marathon on April 27th, 2013.Achilles - Pittsburgh Chapter began workouts on Feb.4 Spring 2013Top: Nashville's Theresa Khayyam meets Metro DC's Glen Finland. Bottom: Go Achilles and Go You! At the Dallas Mayor’s Race.

National Chapters5 at the Schenley Park Oval. Pittsburghhas twice weekly practiceson Tuesday evenings and Saturdaymornings. Our ChicagoChapter comes out of hibernationon Tuesday, May 7 at Ohio StreetBeach at 6:30 pm, and the MetroDC Chapter meets Thursday eveningsat 7 pm, in front of Cosi's atthe corner of 19th St. & N. LynnSt. across from the Rosslyn MetroStation. Kentucky BluegrassAchilles is based in Louisville andmeets Tuesdays at 6 pm at QuillsCoffee Shop, 325 W. Cardinal Blvd. Under the leadershipof Paola Ferrari and Bernie Tretta, Achilles - Houstonlaunched this January. They meet weekly on Saturdays.The Madison, Wisconsin Chapter had a fun Fall andWinter participating in many races. In October handcyclistsparticipated in Bucky’s Race for Rehab. In Novemberit was the annual Thanksgiving Day Berbee Derby.On New Year’s Day it was off to the Frozen Five Miler fora cold race start – 4 degrees (F). Some of our athletesenjoy cross-country skiing in the winter as well. ThisSpring the team will have more events: the St. Patrick’sDay run/walk, the Parkinson’s Walk in April – then triathlonand track seasons start up again. Madison hopes tosend a team of four to NYC again for the Hope & Possibility5 Miler in June.Achilles South Florida took off with the Palm BeachesMarathon on December 2. Our team of 50 consistedof wounded vets, local athletes from all three Floridachapters, and Achilles supporters Neil Mellen and DavidGreenstein. Freedom team member Freddy Delossantoscame in first placewith a time of 1:26:50, followedby Andre Hunt, with atime of 1:36:49. Major supportcame from The Kessler FamilyFoundation, David Mc-Court, and Fred McCarthywho again opened his homefor our welcome reception.Significant contributions alsocame from George Albrecht,John Scarpa, Eleanor PattersonReeves Foundationand Donald Trump. Our Toastthe Troops pre-event fundraiser was our most successfulever, thanks to the incredible non-stop effort of JohnBiondo, a veteran himself. At the ING Miami Marathon,the Knights of Columbus hosted our pre-event fundraiser,chaired by Lance Benson. Special thanks to OttoPalucci for organizing K of C support throughout the entireweekend. Wilbur Jackson of the Miami Fire FightersBenevolent Association was recognized for hostingour team pasta dinner for over five years! It was ourlargest team yet with over 70 athletes, including thosefrom Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador,France, Canada and Argentina.Cigna recently unveiled some very exciting news forthe South Florida chapter of Achilles. They awarded thechapter a $20,000 grant to purchase six handcranks,which will allow local athletes greater opportunities totrain and race. Chris Holcomb, regional director of AchillesSouth Florida, accepted the check at a presentationafter a conference that featured Achilles athletes and volunteers.We are deeply grateful to the Cigna Foundationfor their support!Top: Madison chapter’s New Year's Day run: (l-r) Kim, Seder Jessica Anderson, Captain Kimmer, Kathy Ducat and Kory Seder. Bottom: Achilles Greater Phoenix Chapter’sTeam "Tracy" reflect on their perfect race in January’s P.F. Chang event; Chris Holcomb, Larry Williams, and Wilbur Jackson were recognized by Mary Bryant McCourt foroutstanding service in Miami; Nashville welcomes Kentucky Bluegrass to the Achilles family! with Rachel Gough, Chris Pennington, Abbi Beuby Auger and Ryan Althaus.Achilles Heel 5

Achilles Freedom TeamIn a moving reflection of remembrance a team of overseventy active duty members of the military from JointBase McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and other locationsacross the United States embarked on a 172 milejourney to honor every New Jersey service memberkilled in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, EnduringFreedom and Operation New Dawn. NJ Run for theFallen began on Friday September 28 in Cape Mayand ended at the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial inHolmdel on National Gold Star Family Day, SundaySeptember 30, 2012. Each mile is dedicated to an individualNJ Hero and their family. The run team stops ateach Hero Marker to present a flag and personalizedbiographical card with the goal of creating a memorialtrail through New Jersey. This year the Run Team wasjoined by Achilles Freedom Team members SSG EarlGranville and SSG Michael Kacer along with Achillesstaff member Enza Marciante, Director of CommunityRelations for the Achilles Freedom Team. Togetherthey ran Cpl Luigi Marciante Jr.’s mile together andat the end were met by family and friends.2012 Bank of America Chicago MarathonLast October we had a combination of Freedom Teamhandcyclists, runners, and members from our AchillesCanada Chapter compete in the Bank of America ChicagoMarathon! The Bank’s Disability Advocacy Networkkicked off the weekend by hosting a special panelthat included two of our Freedom Team members,GySgt John Hayes and SSgt Michael Kacer whospoke about their road to recovery and the challengesthey have overcome to be able to compete in marathons.FBI officers were on hand to assist throughoutthe weekend. Events included a celebratory welcomedinner at Dick’s Last Resort, a VIP tour and private6 Spring 2013Bottom Left: Enza with Earl and Kacer running in honor of Enza's brother Louie at New Jersey Run for the Fallen; Top Center:- 2012 Detroit Marathon TeaBottom right: Spc Josh Craven cross

of Wounded VeteransSupport Group who volunteered for the weekend. TheBank’s Disability Advocacy group also assisted theteam throughout the day.photo shoot of the Skydeck atop the Willis Tower,pre-race pasta dinner hosted by Bank of America,and post-race pizza party hosted by Pizza 4 Patriots.Many thanks to Celink for sponsoring the FreedomTeam’s participation in this exciting weekend! Wewere grateful to have the CEO of Celink, John Le-Rose, join us at the finish line to put medals on thefinishes. Additional thank you’s go to Charlee Ratliffand Bart Vinsky of Bank of America Military Affinity2012 Detroit MarathonOur friends at General Motors hosted another epicDetroit Marathon weekend for 17 Freedom Teammembers and their families at their Renaissance CenterHeadquarters. GM designed a special locker roomfor the athletes that served as the primary meetingspace throughout the weekend. Each athlete andguest was given a duffle bag with Freedom Teamfleeces, blankets, and other goodies. Each memberhad a huge poster with their name on it in their locker.The group was greeted by GM’s CEO, Dan Akerson,who took the time to talk individually with the FreedomTeam members. That evening a Trivia themed dinnerwas hosted at the Ren-Cen Car display. It was a greatice breaker to kick off the weekend. The next morningin the Wintergarden atrium, we held a super handcycletune up that included many students from MichiganTech who, as part of their senior project, developedtwo prototype custom handcycles for FreedomTeam athletes. That evening the team was treated todinner at the Heritage Center, which houses GM’s exclusiveprivate car collection. After dinner the GIs ofm with their family, Achilles and GM staff; Bottom Center: 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Freedom Team handcyclists with their victory smiles;es the finish of the Detroit Marathon.Achilles Heel 7

Achilles Freedom Teamhelped him with his recovery. This year we had a recordbreaking MCM team with over 70 athletes thatincluded Freedom Team members from Balboa NavalHospital and Walter Reed, Achilles members fromSouth Florida and Brazil, and many local athletes fromthe DC area. Fortunately everyone had a wonderfulracing experience even as Superstorm Sandy’s windsbegan to take their toll towards the end of the day.Events included a welcome pizza party, pre-race luncheon,and pasta party held at the Arlington Fire Station5. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Investin America and our generous sponsor U-HAUL formaking this weekend possible!Comedy, a troop of military veterans, performed for allthe guests. Marathon morning was awesome as GMhad a special tent for the team stocked with food andbeverages. Freedom Team member Tom Davis tookfirst place in the handcycle division!After the race, the team was ableto relax and enjoy a private screeningof “Argo” with unlimited popcornand treats. That evening the finalteam dinner was held at Detroit’sfamous Steve’s Soulfood wherecomfort food was a huge hit aftera long race day. Deepest thanksto everyone at GM who made thisonce-in-a-lifetime trip possible!2012 Army Navy GameGM sponsored many Freedom Team members whoare currently patients at Walter Reed to attend thehighly coveted Army Navy Game at Lincoln FinancialField in Philadelphia. Throughout the game, multipleChevy commercials highlighting the Freedom Teamaired on CBS. Achilles was also honored on the field tostart the game. GM provided the team with VIP seatsand a hospitality room that served delicious food andbeverages throughout the game. Most excitingly, GMCEO Dan Akerson announced at a press conference2012 Marine Corps MarathonOur weekend kicked off with a specialfundraising event hosted byUrban Country, a furniture store inBethesda, Maryland, that donatedfunds to the Achilles Freedom Teamfor this racing event. Lt. CameronKerr gave a heart-warming speechabout how the Freedom Team hasTop left: Anthony Robinson and Freedom Team Staff at the Army Navy Game press conference unveiling the Michigan Tech handcycle prototype;Bottom right: Handcycles in position at the 2012 Start Line of the Marine Corps Marathon.8 Spring 2013

Achilles Kids "Korner"It's been a very busy year for our AchillesKids school program. We havewelcomed several more chaptersto the fold - two new programs inRoanoke, Virginia and outpostsin Mantua, New Jersey andPhoenix, Arizona. There arealso new chapters bloomingin NYC and so as we getcloser and closer to spring,Achilles Kids continues toblossom!Not only are the number ofchapters growing, but the numberof miles our students are rackingup is soaring. Since the additionof new intermediate goals (and awards!)to our program this year, we have seen a dramaticrise in the number of miles and in how quickly themembers are reaching those levels. Indeed, by theend of January, we had twice the number of halfmarathonersthan in previous years, and we alsohave 75 students who have completed the virtualmarathon. Most exciting, there are at least 30 ultramarathoners:students who have completed two ormore marathons. Simply astounding!One of the new enhancements to our program thisyear is that students who run, walk or roll 13.1 milesreceive a beautiful half-marathoner medal - a very fittingaward for their accomplishment. We've alreadyawarded 1,000 medals with more reaching that goalevery week. And at the rate our Achilles Kids are going,we expect to have 3,500 students complete theentire 26.2 mile virtual marathon by the end of thisschool year - 400 more than last year. With thanksto several generous donors, we are incredibly proudto announce that once again we will be providing afree pair of running shoes to each and every one ofour marathoners. So - keep racking up those milesAchilles Kids!Meanwhile, the Achilles Kids weekend program hasbeen extra exciting. We’ve had many new youngrunners attend our JCC fun runs and they haveTop, Center: Achilles Kid KE with Disney Guide Ced Edwardsbrought a wonderful energy to the group.We sharpened our recycling habitswith our Love the Earth funrun; worked our muscles withsit-ups, push-ups and mountainclimbers at the Are YouReady for Some Footballrun; declared the manythings we were thankfulfor at our Thanksgiving funrun; and tested our memory,dice rolling, and sportsmanshipskills at our Let’s Play AGame fun run.Over in Central Park, our kids havebeen running more than ever! We hadgreat performances from these impressiveathletes in several races this fall. Twenty-one superstarscompleted the Fifth Ave mile, many in recordpace. A number also took on the 5k distance – rapidlybecoming a favorite of the crew! – at the Terry FoxRace for Cancer Research and the Shoe4Africa 5kin Riverside Park. A group of five lucky Achilles Kidshad their dreams come true when Cigna sponsoredthem in the 5k fun run at the Walt Disney World®Marathon weekend. Malik, KE, Diego, Noah, andAdam were guided by Cigna employees in a 5k thatfinished before the sun came up. The early morningrace start did not deter the kids, all of whom ran asignificant personal best. They made sure to savesome energy for exploring the parks and meeting inspirationaladult Achilles runners and handcrankersin Disney for the half and full marathons. Thanks toCigna for sponsoring the trip and to the Achilles Kidsfamilies for their hard work in making all aspects ofthe trip fun and effortless. Special congratulations toAchilles Kids volunteer Paula Sen who ran her firstmarathon in Disney!The full Achilles Kids training group resumed trainingin February and will be competing in another 5kin Riverside Park in April. All of this is leading to theultimate challenge – the Hope & Possibility Five MileRace on June 30. Our trail warriors will be ready!10 Spring 2013

Spotlight on Philly Achilles!Melissa Wilcox, president of Achilles –Philadelphia, offers the followingrecap on her chapter’s activities:The Philadelphia Chapterlaunched on Sept.15, 2012 with three athletesand 15 volunteers.It has nearly doubledin membershipand established acore group of dedicatedathletes andguides who haveachieved amazingaccomplishments.In October City Sportsintroduced the “AchillesInspire 4-Miler” as anevent within their annualPhiladelphia Marathon trainingrun. A few guides and an athleteparticipated in the PhiladelphiaMarathon, where bright Philly Achilles shirtshelped promote the organization. In Novembertwo of our visually-impaired athletes, Bruce Linskyand Kinzey Lynch, were invited to fly to Walt DisneyWorld to run the Disney Half Marathon in January.Neither Bruce nor Kinzey had run a half before, butAchilles put them on a training plan and helped preparethem for the big day!The Disney Marathon weekendwas a blast. Kinzey and Bruceboth finished strong with outstandingtimes. Another of our PhillyAchilles volunteers, Greg Cully,guided Greater Phoenix Chapterathlete Brooke Voss and helpedher achieve a personal best. PhillyAchilles had a considerable showing,with 12 of us there in Floridarunning, guiding and cheering.We’d like to give a special shoutoutto Achilles staff member RobinStringer, who jumped in at the lastminute to help guide in both the half andthe full – way to go Robin for unexpectedlyrunning 39.3 miles intwo days!We’ve also beenstrengthening our partnershipswithin the community.FishtownBeer Runners andPhiladelphia Runnerhave generatedpublicity for us withtheir constituencies.Pat McCool was appointedto representAchilles on the newlyestablished Veteran’s AdvisoryBoard. The boardcontains people from variousbackgrounds and affiliationsall with a common goal of makingparticipation in recreational activitiesmore accessible and fun for veterans ofthe armed forces. Philly Achilles athlete JuliaChapman also sits on the board, representing thePennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports.We’re partnering with Cigna in March to participate inthe Second Annual Friends of Wilmington Parks5K, and Students Run PhillyStyle to host a group of athletesand volunteers in their Gener8tionRun 8K in April. We have a team of20 participating in the Broad StreetRun in May, which is the UnitedStates’ largest 10-miler. Several ofour athletes are using this opportunityas a challenge to take it to thenext level! We’re looking forward tocontinued growth as the year progressesand word spreads aboutall the fun we are having workingtogether to achieve our goals.Go Philly Achilles!Top: Melissa, Kinzey and Robin celebrate after the Disney Half: Bottom: Greg Cully and Brooke Voss on their way to a PB for Brooke.Achilles Heel 11

2013 Hope & Possibility 5MAchilles is thrilled to announcethat the 11th annual Hope & Possibility5 Mile race will be held onSunday, June 30. This year’s raceis a NYC marathon qualifier andwe expect a sell-out crowd. Registernow at www.nyrr.org. Don’t delayas this race has become a hotticket and typically sells out. Joinmembers of all Achilles programsfor an inspiring and exciting day!Upcoming Achilles International EventsCURR Run for Achilles NY, NY Sunday, April 7 thBoston Marathon Boston, MA Monday, April 15 thHealthy Kidney 10K NY, NY Saturday, May 11 thParatri Nationals Austin, TX Monday, May 27 thSan Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon San Diego, CA Sunday, June 2 ndFlat as a Pancake Tri Staten Island, NY Saturday, June 8 thHope & Possibility 5 Miler NY, NY Sunday, June 30 thNYC TRI NY, NY Sunday, July 14 thChicago Marathon Chicago, IL Sunday, October 13 thAll events subject to change. For more information, please call 212.354.0300 or visit us online: www.AchillesInternational.org.Check us out on Facebook!Support Achilles! Go to FirstGiving.com/atc to find out how!Achilles International • 42 West 38th Street, 4th Floor • New York, NY 10018T: 212.354.0300 • F: 212.354.3978 • www.achillesinternational.org • info@achillesinternational.org