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Power of Ability Initiative
Catch the vision
APRIL 2023
We are all paddling forward together, and want to share this journey with you – our donors, partners, and champions! Look for updates as our campaign progresses.
On our Side with Boundless Energy and BIG Dreams, Looking Out for Our Community – corporate trailblazers are paddling together to Strengthen, Support and make Adaptive Sports Connection’s vision a reality.
Boundless thanks to our corporate Champions of Ability! Catch the Vision and join these major gift leaders as we build a one-of-a-kind Inclusive Adventure and Wellness Lodge impacting the physical and mental health for ALL.
On February 23rd, many of our community’s leaders gathered together to celebrate our mission, our collective community impact, and ways in which we can work together to further advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our Ohio corporate landscape. A special thank you to Kirt & Cindy Walker and our campaign chairs, Pete & Chris Edwards, for hosting such an inspiring and impactful evening with members of the Columbus Partnership and community leaders.
It was nothing short of Boundless Excitement as Pete Edwards announced a $1 million gift from the Nationwide Foundation!
Campaign Update
Campaign Chairs
Pete & Chris Edwards
Since the launch of our $15 million Power of Ability campaign one year ago, we have been incredibly fortunate to have so many community champions, businesses, and foundations rallying around our vision and supporting our programs. On behalf of our Adaptive Sports Connection Board, staff, and adaptive athletes, thank you. Because of your support, hundreds of children, veterans, and individuals with diverseabilities will be able to experience the life-changing impact, both physically and mentally, of adaptive recreational sports.
Together, we continue to inspire boundless courage, shred limitations, and build community. We are currently 1/3 of the way to our fundraising goal. As our momentum continues, we are excited to share updates and campaign milestones with you, so stay tuned!
Thank you to all our campaign donors to date! We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the Power of Ability Initiative! This is a game-changer! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas.
Sharon Bucey
ASC President & CEO
sharon@adaptivesportsconnection.org
Cell: (630) 945-1787
Nearly $5M Raised To Date
Boundless Appreciation to our Donors
- Chris and Pete Edwards
- Nationwide Foundation
- AEP Foundation
- Huntington
- Big Lots
- Walter Family Foundation
- Oakland Nursery
- Kirt and Cindy Walker
- Davis Foundation
- Bruce and Leslie Lauer
- Bob and Ginger Hitt
- Carol Brubaker in Honor / Memory of Bob and Elaine Koehler
- DGD Group, Inc in Honor of Donald and Mary Dunn
- Mike Hackett
- Joseph and Colette Mileti
- Vivek Ramaswamy
- Bill Martin
- Charlie and Janet Steitz
- Terry Jones
- Bayne Foundation
- Larry and Linda Abbott
- David and Beth Holzer
- Jay and Colleen Hoffman
- Michael Bruch
- Peter and Suzie Edwards
- Clayton R. Henderson
- Public Lands
- David and Kelly Fister
- Eli Phillips
- Dorothy Hecht
- Mike and Linda Kaufmann
- Kurt Niermeyer
- Patrick Shemenski
Adventure Awareness Event with the Columbus Partnership
On February 23rd, many of our community’s leaders gathered together to celebrate our mission, our collective community impact, and ways in which we can work together to further advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our Ohio corporate landscape. A special thank you to Kirt & Cindy Walker and our campaign chairs, Pete & Chris Edwards, for hosting such an inspiring and impactful evening with members of the Columbus Partnership!
Boundless Impact
Amadu’s Story
Meet Amadu Kamara: Our newest ASC athlete, instructor, and ambassador and future team captain for the soon to be ASC amputee soccer team. Amadu came to Columbus to escape the war in Sierra Leone. He lost his leg and his family, and shared that he was able to deal with the horrific grief by keeping his teammates together and playing amputee Futbol. Prior to moving to Columbus, Amadu was part of The Sierra Leone Amputee Futbal team for 22 years. His dedication helped bring the team to the World Cup in Amputee Futbol, allowing them to travel to Tokyo, Brazil, Spain, Russia, and England. Amadu’s favorite part about going to the World Cup was seeing all the amputees, and his dream is for even more amputees to be involved in the sport.
Seeing what we were doing at ASC brought a huge smile to his face to see our program grow in the number of amputee participants each week. We are excited about our connection with the Sierra Leone team and look forward to everything they can teach us about the sport, resiliency, and life.
Kicking it for Good
Big Announcement coming soon about our new Amputee Soccer Program!
In the meantime, check out this article/video from the Columbus Dispatch.
And, join us on April 23, with Channel 10 and see our impact in action!.
When: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: TOCA (formerly SuperKick Columbus)
Address: 409 Orange Point Dr Lewis Center OH 43035
As an added bonus, 10TV sports reporter Adam King will be on hand interviewing our players and volunteers for an upcoming story.
You will be inspired. You will be motivated. Above all, you will witness what we call “boundless courage!”
Thank you to our
CHAMPIONS OF ABILITY
Sharon Bucey
ASC President & CEO
Since the launch of our $15 million Power of Ability campaign one year ago, we have been incredibly fortunate to have so many community champions, businesses, and foundations rallying around our vision and supporting our programs. On behalf of our Adaptive Sports Connection Board, staff, and adaptive athletes, thank you. Because of your support, hundreds of children, veterans, and individuals with diverseabilities will be able to experience the life-changing impact, both physically and mentally, of adaptive recreational sports.
Together, we continue to inspire boundless courage, shred limitations, and build community. We are thrilled to have recently received a $1 million gift from our partners at the Nationwide Foundation, and are currently 1/3 of the way to our fundraising goal. As our momentum continues, we are excited to share updates and campaign milestones with you, so stay tuned!
Adaptive Sports Connection is dedicated to transforming the quality of life for veterans, children, and adults with disabilities through sports, outdoor and therapeutic recreation, and inclusion with family, friends, employers, and communities. Whether from a war injury, cancer, a stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury, a birth defect, a traumatic brain injury, or other challenges – we believe in the power of possibilities.
Check out our new Social Enterprise, Get Out Adventures to help support the mission of Adaptive Sports Connection.
Ask us about our new Adventure and Wellness Lodge.