2019 BORP Annual Report

Throughout 2019, BORP’s
70%
fitness studio expanded
of participants said
its regular menu of
BORP increased their
inclusive classes and
social connections
open gym hours. With a
& supportive
grant from the Kelly Brush relationships
Foundation, we began a
project to examine the feasibility
of developing a virtual wellness
and fitness program. When the
Covid-19 crisis occurred in 2020,
the project enabled BORP to
respond quickly by launching our
Online Fitness Studio, providing
a regular schedule of live remote
classes.
On May 4 & 5, BORP hosted the
Kathryn Black Invitational, a power
soccer tournament that engaged
athletes using “everyday” chairs to
play. BORP created this opportunity
because, with the advent of
expensive high-performance
power soccer wheelchairs,
many potential athletes have
been left on the sidelines. The
event was named in honor of the
late Kathryn Black who, with her
partner, Nancy Henderson, was
instrumental in founding the first
power soccer program in the USA.
64%
of participants said
BORP increased
their confidence
and self-esteem
6 | BORP 2019 Annual Report Photo courtesy of Quinnolyn Benson-Yates
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