We are raising money for Adaptive Sports Connection (formerly TAASC) in conjunction with the Winter Sports Challenge being held on Feb 2nd 2019.  This organization has been a big part of our lives for over 10 years :  From three little boys learning to ski,  to one avid adapted skier and two adapted ski instructor volunteers; from two parents watching their three children learn  to do something they can enjoy together, to board member, program committee member and weekly registration and coordination volunteers. What each member of our family has learned and experienced individually and together as a family is priceless.  

We want to help provide these same wonderful opportunities and experiences to other individuals and families that need adaptive support. Whether you donate $5 or $500, every little bit helps impact the health and wellbeing of children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through sports and recreation opportunities. Thanks for your support!

Founded in 1992, Adaptive Sports Connection empowers children, adults, and veterans with physical and cognitive challenges through sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation.

We are an active chapter member of Disabled Sports USA, a national organization focused on improving the lives of wounded warriors, youth, and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities.

Over the years, we have been able to impact the lives of thousands of individuals and family members. From teaching a veteran how to water ski with one leg to helping a 92-year old hospice patient snow ski one last time – our programs change lives.

An unexpected accident that causes a spinal cord injury; cancer or diabetes that causes an amputation; war that causes an injury; birth defect that causes a malformation; neurological condition that causes immobility; stroke that causes partial paralysis; infection that causes vision impairment; substance abuse, dementia, brain injury, trauma, and any number of other conditions that cause cognitive and physical disabilities.

Research has since confirmed the power that sports can have for people with disabilities. A Harris Interactive research study of more than 1,000 adults with disabilities showed that those participating in adaptive sports programs had higher employment rates, were happier, healthier, and enjoyed higher socialization than those not participating in adaptive sports.

Through community partnerships with other organizations and school systems, along with increased awareness of our programs, we have seen an increase of nearly 50% - serving 1700 participants and family members. We had 1500 volunteer visits last year logging in nearly 78,000 hours.

With our continued growth, your support is critical. It costs $364 to serve one participant. From adaptive equipment, transportation, medical observation, adaptive sports training for volunteers, insurance, day programs, custom events, excursions and individual activities.

We need your help to keep up with the growing demands for our programs.