BlazeSports America

As we proudly celebrate our 28th anniversary, we are excited to launch our Blaze for Gold Campaign. This special milestone gives us a chance to make an even bigger impact. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to support our incredible youth and veteran athletes and expand the world of adaptive sports. Your contribution will help us provide essential equipment, create new opportunities, and fuel the dreams of those who inspire us every day. Join us in making a meaningful impact and helping our athletes take their game to the next level. #BlazeForGold 🔥 🏆 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eWWtjb4S

Join us for the 2024 National ParaSport Conference! Participate virtually on November 8th and join us in person for the pre-conference on November 7th. Themed “Charting the Course,” this event will bring together athletes, coaches, researchers, and advocates to explore the future of adaptive sports through innovation and collaboration. The in-person pre-conference at the Shepherd Center features the Certified Adaptive Sport Coach (CASC) course, while the full virtual event on November 8th will offer a day filled with engaging sessions and networking opportunities. To register: https://bit.ly/3ArrIkg

Interested in obtaining an industry recognized certification? Student with a disability? Check out our programs at Roosevelt Warm Springs https://lnkd.in/evjZBuzR. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency's newest program include the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Learn in the class, practice on campus with our newest addition, and gain experience through our internship program. Applications run through December for January.

We are just one month away from the 2024 National ParaSport Conference! Get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired by leaders, athletes, and advocates in the adaptive sports community. See you there! To register: https://bit.ly/3ArrIkg

At BlazeSports, we believe in the transformative power of sports to enhance confidence, promote well-being, and foster community among athletes of all abilities. Our Executive Director, Dawn Churi, emphasizes BlazeSports' mission and the impactful programs we provide for adaptive athletes 🔥

BlazeSports invites you to the 2024 National ParaSport Conference on November 8, 2024, in Atlanta. With the theme "Charting the Course," this conference will offer participants valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of adaptive sports and inclusive recreation and athleticism. Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), engage with industry leaders, and expand their professional networks. A pre-conference session on November 7 will also offer certification as an Adaptive Sports Coach. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise and strengthen your professional credentials. To register: https://bit.ly/3ArrIkg

Kids have the power to inspire action. When we invest in their dreams, we create a ripple effect of positive change that transforms communities. Support #KidsRelief and help us empower the next generation of leaders. We especially thank our grantee partners, BlazeSports America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Brotherhood Sister Sol, and Genesys Works Twin Cities, for creating spaces where kids can be inspired and discover their full potential.

From Toddlers to Champions Webinar: Developing Adaptive Sports Skills from the Start 🏆 Join us on October 16th for a webinar focused on laying the groundwork for young children with disabilities to thrive in adaptive sports. We’ll cover the importance of early intervention and developmentally appropriate programming to nurture athletic potential from a young age, and how to build a pipeline of youth into your adaptive sport programs. To register: https://bit.ly/4e8xS7P Questions? Email Karolyne Bell at kbell@blazesports.org

Growth is great! Proud to share that FIVE Atlanta nonprofits are currently participating in projects, facilitated by Apparo - Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits: Wellspring Living, StreetWise Georgia, The Drake House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta & BlazeSports America.   BlazeSports changes the lives of youth & veterans with disabilities through adaptive sports. It's working with Apparo to improve tracking, management & reporting of its donor, volunteer & member data, critical to effective fundraising/operations so it can engage more youth & veterans.   All 5 made possible thanks to the IT-skilled volunteer &/or financial support of Saia Inc., BlueLinx Corporation, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Hylaine, CapTech & Bank of America. Join this group of community-minded corporations today!

Although this year's Paralympics have come to an incredible close, we’re already excited for their return HOME in 2028! It will be the first time both the Paralympics and Olympics come back to the United States since 1996, when they were held in Atlanta, GA.