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Chris Hammer was born with one hand, the result of a congenital condition. He grew up playing multiple sports such as baseball and ice hockey, but ran cross country in high school. He would continue distance running at Grand Valley State University. In 2013, he would also get into paratriathlon. The 4X Paralympian earned his first gold medal last month at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He’s also been a coach, earned a master’s degree in sports administration and a PhD in sports psychology. Take a listen - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Courtney Ryan was playing on the women’s soccer team at Metropolitan State University in Denver when she suffered an injury that left her paralyzed. She would be recruited by and transferred to the University of Arizona to play wheelchair basketball and finish her degree, winning a national title there as well. At the 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games, she has been an integral member of Team USA’s medal efforts. In addition to being a player, she is also a coach. We talk about adaptive sports, mental health, and more. Take a listen as we chat with her – https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX Photo credit - Wheelchair Sports Federation

The Fall issue of Move United Magazine is now live! Get your fix of paracycling, paratriathlon, and Paralympian Jessica Heims today by downloading the digital version at https://lnkd.in/eTq_H2N8

Ready to join the exciting world of adaptive sports?! We are hiring a Bookkeeper! The position records and organizes the financial data for Move United, a 501c3 nonprofit. The position will manage restrictions, grants, and expenses in detail as you enter, classify, and organize financial data for the purpose of creating accurate financial records for our organization. The position will work to maintain thorough and accurate financial records to comply with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and to maintain our tax-exempt status with the IRS. Click here https://lnkd.in/eb3xYK-C for the full job description and apply by sending a resume and cover letter/email to accounting@moveunitedsport.org.

Casey Orndorff was born with cerebral palsy. He got started in sports by joining his track team in high school and then the cross country team his senior year. This propelled him to earn a cross country scholarship to West Virginia Tech, where he competed all four years and served as the team captain. As an adult, he has continued to compete in a number of events, including the Little Rock Half Marathon, the UCO Endeavor Games, and The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United. But in addition to being an athlete, he has also gone on to earn a master’s degree in mathematics and a PhD in computational analysis and modeling. Take a listen at https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Calling all Winter Sport Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers, Medical Suppliers, Coaching Services, Non-Profits and Academia! This opportunity is for you! Join us in Breckenridge, Colorado on December 8-14 for The Hartford Ski Spectacular! The event is a unique opportunity to reach a targeted audience that has needs in the disability and recreation sectors. #SkiSpec is one of the nation’s largest ski events for individuals with disabilities, attendees include medical professionals, athletes with disabilities (from beginner through elite), clinicians, volunteers, and winter sports instructors. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gsg5rtRf Register your interest by September 30, 2024. 

On August 27, 2007, an IED destroyed the vehicle that U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Scholten was riding in near Bagdad, Iraq, causing a spinal fusion, traumatic brain injury, and more. During recovery, Matthew was introduced to adaptive sports. He tried out for the Army Warrior Games team in 2016 and made it to the final rounds of selection. But since its inception, Matthew has been a part of the Kansas City Wheelchair Football Team, playing in the Championship game every year to this point. Now he’s gearing up for the 2024 season, take a listen as we chat with him on this week's podcast. https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Move United will be at a number of Abilities Expos in the coming year. Featured annually in several North American cities, the Expos are free, three-day, all-access passports to the latest products, cutting-edge tech, informative workshops, and adaptive activities. To learn more, visit abilities.com.  

Kendra Herber had a birth deformity when she was born that resulted in becoming an amputee at the age of 2. It's a title that she has both struggled with and felt extreme pride in throughout the years. Kendra has been a world ranked para triathlete, model, speaker, disability advocate, and high school teacher. She is also the author of “Whole: A Leg Up on Life.” She has also taken up the sport of tennis and is currently leading an adaptive tennis program in Cincinnati, Ohio. Take a listen as we chat with her on this weeks podcast - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX  

You see them at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, competing amongst the best in the world. Now, listen to their stories -- in their own words. Move United's "Redefining Disability" #podcast has been sitting down with #adaptiveathletes for three years, chronicling the #adaptivesports journeys of over 150 athletes as they experience them. Many are competing in the #Paralympics right now, others strive to represent their country in games to come. Listen to their stories at https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX