EXPLORE WITH US​

To the seekers, investors, explorers, adventurers, and difference-makers – we believe life doesn’t stop unfolding just because we have a disability.​

We believe that We Adapt. We Include. We Empower.

We are seeking a $15 million philanthropic and social impact investment to:

PHASE 1: 75% raised to date. Exciting news coming soon!

Build a one-of-a-kind Adventure and Wellness Lodge to foster social connection and innovative programming to improve mental and physical health. A gathering place along the continuum of care. An answer to the Surgeon General’s call for connection.

Expand programming and educational outreach to engage more adaptive athletes facing a variety of disabilities, including autism, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other mobility challenges. Provide underserved, adaptive populations with health and wellness opportunities.

PHASE 2: The region’s first Adaptive Sports Complex

Establish the region’s first Adaptive Sports Complex to serve people of all abilities, in partnership with Miracle League New Albany.

Expand programming and educational outreach to engage more adaptive athletes facing a variety of disabilities, including autism, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other mobility challenges. Provide underserved, adaptive populations with health and wellness opportunities.

One in four adults and one in 20 children in Ohio have a disability from an injury, a disease, or a congenital defect. We are breaking down barriers and shedding limitations.

For nearly 30 years, we have been using the power of sports to push what’s possible for veterans, children, and adults with disabilities: confronting ignorance, fueling conversation, and inciting action that leads us to a world where everyone’s included. We snow ski, water ski, kayak, cycle, sail and mountain bike with adaptive equipment designed to match a person’s ABILITY – building skills, self-esteem, and independence.

We operate out of our Adventure Center located along the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, Mad River Mountain Ski Resort, Snow Trails Ski Resort, Glacier Ridge Metro Park, and Alum Creek. We also have ready to go trailers to take our adaptive cycles and kayaks on the road to reach people where they live, work, and play.

MEET OUR CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Pete Edwards

I am honored to be chairing the Power of Ability Initiative for Adaptive Sports Connection. This is an initiative that will impact our entire community and state. We are building a one-of-a-kind inclusive Adventure and Wellness Lodge partnering with hospitals, VA clinics, social service agencies, corporations, and community members. Join us, together we are changing lives.

– Pete Edwards, Power of Ability Initiative Chair

We are seeking a philanthropic and social impact investment of $15 million to serve Ohio’s veterans, children, and adults with disabilities. Together, We are Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for all who want to enjoy sports and all of its benefits!

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Miracle Park of New Albany Naming Opportunities

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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Michael Brachocki, CFP, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager, Huntington

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Jay Hoffman, Director Customer Support Services, American Electric Power

VICE CHAIRMAN
Eli Phillips, Jr., Vice President of Strategic Collaborations, Caris Life Sciences; Attorney

TREASURER
Bill Martin, Executive Vice President, SMC Infrastructure Partners

SECRETARY
Terry Jones, Certified Sales Coach, IBM Global Sales School

Sharon Bucey, President & CEO, Adaptive Sports Connection

Mike French, VP, Internal Communications, Philanthropy & Events Big Lots

Mike Hackett, President, Hackett Wealth Management

Cary Hanosek, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch

Clayton Henderson, VP, Associate General Counsel – P&C Claims, Nationwide

Robert Hitt Jr., CEO, Environmental Comfort LLC, dba EC Power

Jesse Longoria, Vice President Strategy, OhioHealth

Jonathan Napolitano, MD, FAAPMR, Director, Adaptive Sports Medicine Program and Limb Deficiency Clinic, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Susan Pigott, Community Leader

Jeff Polesovsky, Vice President, Public Policy, The Columbus Partnership

Erin Souza, Community Leader

Boundless Thanks to our Champion of Ability Corporate Partners who are making a difference and supporting all of our programs and events.

CHAMPION OF ABILITY CORPORATE PARTNERS

Big Lots