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I Challenge Myself gets urban kids on bikes through school-sanctioned cycling programs. The foundation purchases bikes and apparel and organizes the cycling programs. The kids receive the apparel (the bikes are kept in secure containers at the school) to have the proper gear while cycling. The foundation also produces a 100-mile ride as a culmination of the program for all its participants.
Established in 1997, Challenged Athletes Foundation(CAF) grew out of a desire to assist one athlete paralyzed in a triathlon. From this modest beginning arose a more important mission to make sure people with physical challenges have the same freedom to enjoy sports as everyone else.
Andrea Pinarello was not only the face of Cicli Pinarello but also of Gran Fondo in general. Few supported the Gran Fondo movement in Italy and the world like he did. The Andrea Pina Foundation builds on Andrea's legacy.
First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors (ages 18 to 39) a free week-long outdoor adventure experience designed to enable them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.