Current Newsletter - Achilles International

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!