The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) raised over $800,000 at its annual Celebration of Heart event on May 31 in San Francisco. More than 400 Bay Area attendees across sports, technology, business, and philanthropy embraced the night’s theme “Power of Dreams” to empower more individuals with physical disabilities. The evening highlighted ways CAF is impacting lives by funding grants, hosting adaptive sports camps and clinics, and creating an inclusive community. Since 1994, CAF has raised $178 million and funded over 48,000 grants to athletes of all ages and abilities, in all 50 states and 73 countries.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet athletes and learn their stories. The event demonstrated how CAF cultivates communities through programs, mentorship, and coaching; funding the equipment that makes participation possible; and providing support for all athletes with physical disabilities.
Over 50 athletes and their families including CAF grant recipients Garnett Silver-Hall, Breezy Bochenek, and Paralympic hopefuls Mia Emory and Kelly Worrell took the stage to share the positive impact CAF has played in making their athletic dreams come true.
CAF’s expansion in Northern California has been bolstered by partnerships with top-tier organizations, including the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants. These collaborations have amplified CAF’s reach and impact, allowing for a variety of adaptive sports programs.
