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: 70% 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.
PHASE 2
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.
Support ASC’s social enterprise, Get Out Adventures. GOA delivers exceptional outdoor recreational experiences to people of all abilities so they can enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors. 100% of GOA net revenues fund ASC programs.
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
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!
Adventure & Wellness Lodge Naming Opportunities
Miracle Park of New Albany Naming Opportunities
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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Michael Brachocki, CFP, Senior Wealth Management Executive, Huntington
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Jay Hoffman, Customer Experience Director at American Electric Power
VICE CHAIRMAN
Eli Phillips, Jr., VP, Precision Oncology Alliance at Caris Life Sciences; Attorney
TREASURER
Bill Martin, Executive Vice President at SMC Infrastructure Partners
SECRETARY
Terry Jones, Program Committee Chair, Sales Advisor / Coach (Sales Training) at IBM Corporation
Sharon Bucey, President & CEO, Adaptive Sports Connection
Mike French, VP, Internal Communications, Philanthropy & Events Big Lots
Mike Hackett, President, Hackett Wealth Management
Cary Hanosek, CEPA®, CPFA®, CAP®, CFP®, CRPC™, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, Atlas Wealth Management Group (New Team Name), Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Clayton Henderson, VP, Associate General Counsel – P&C Claims, Nationwide
Robert Hitt Jr., Sales and Management at Environmental Comfort LLC, dba EC Power
Jesse Longoria, Vice President Strategy, OhioHealth
Jonathan Napolitano, MD, FAAPMR, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Director, Adaptive Sports Medicine Program, Co-Director, Sports Ultrasound Program, Division of Sports Medicine, Director, Limb Deficiency Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine
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
