Close to 7,000 people participated in the Achilles Hope and Possibilities four mile run in Central Park on Sunday. The event marked the 20th anniversary for the partnership between NYRR and Achilles International. Hope & Possibility® (founded in 2003 by Trisha Meili, author of I Am the Central Park Jogger, A Story of Hope and Possibility) is the signature race of Achilles. The Hope & Possibility® Race, welcomes athletes of all abilities, from elite runners to walkers to wheelers. This race is founded on the belief that sports competitions, such as running races, unite people of all abilities, all colors, and all backgrounds, an important belief for today’s times. In Achilles, athletes with disabilities can walk, run, or roll (e.g., wheelchair, handcycle, walker) to participate in running activities or events in order to promote personal achievement, healthy living, and active lifestyles.
Comedian, Jon Stewart ran with the Achilles Freedom Team, which is comprised of veterans living with a disability.
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