Up to The Challenge

Via Locale Magazine

Some view challenges as a roadblock, the end of the line, a reason to give up. Others, like Alana Nichols and Andre Szucs, meet challenges as an opportunity for growth. One prefers to be recognized for his determination despite all circumstances, and the other is a two-sport wonder in wheelchair basketball and alpine skiing. The Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps athletes with physical challenges pursue active, healthy lifestyles, has been a contributing source in helping both Nichols and Szucs maintain a steadfast physical lifestyle. Over the past two decades, CAF has raised over 70 million dollars and succeeded in accomplishing over 11,000 funding requests from all physically challenged athletes in all 50 states and 32 countries. While more than 21 million people have physical disabilities, only one out of 10 actually lead physical lifestyles. Read the full article here