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FriscoFIT City Challenge May 2019 - benefitting PoweredToMove.Org

Sun May 5 - Sat May 25 Frisco, TX 75034 US

Powered To Move Story

Powered to Move is a nonprofit organization founded in Allen, Texas with a mission to provide fitness opportunities to children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.  Powered to Move was founded by Mike King, a paraplegic whose 1985 journey pushing his wheelchair 5605.8 from Fairbanks, Alaska to Washington, D.C. inspired him to get involved in adapted sports.  That passion grew beyond his own ambitions in adapted sports to helping others with disabilities stay active through Powered to Move.  The nonprofit offers racing programs (Wingman Program and Hand-cycle Program), that allow those with physical and intellectual disabilities to enjoy local road races and an Adapted Fitness program that provides group classes in a variety of formats for people of all abilities, as well as individual training.  The motto of Powered to Move is to “Move What You Can” and they currently assist between 50 to 100 people with disabilities each week in their efforts to stay active and healthy.  The FriscoFIT City Challenge event is a fundraiser for poweredtomove.org

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How We Roll
It is the mission & purpose of Powered to Move to promote physical fitness among persons with disabilities to increase their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We strive to make these opportunities both physically and financially accessible. Guidelines for Inclusive Road Races

Hand-cycle Program:
Individual instruction in hand-cycling skills and safety. Loaner Hand-cycles available. Opportunities to partisipate in local races as part of the Powered to Move team. Interested in exploring the sport of hand cycling?   Please contact mike@poweredtomove for information on how to get involved.

Adapted Fitness Program:
Powered to Move promotes physical fitness among persons with disabilities to increase their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Through our Adapted Fitness program, individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities are connected to local fitness professionals to receive fitness training specific to their needs. The program addresses the barriers to fitness in the disability community, including the financial, transportation, accessibility barriers, as well as providing knowledgeable trainers familiar with the unique needs of people with disabilities. Please contact sharyn@poweredtomove for more information.

Wingman Racing Program:
Allow persons with physical and Intellectual disabilities to participate in local races (1mile fun walk/runs, 5ks or longer) with the assistance of a Wingman Team. Wingmen are able-bodied volunteers who support the athlete with physical disabilities through the race and across the finish line using joggers or adaptive equipment (provided by P2M).   For those with intellectual disabilities, Wingmen operate as a buddy by walking or running with the athlete, allowing them to experience all the physical and social benefits of racing. (Wingman or Athlete Interest Form)

Adaptive Sports Equipment Grants:

Powered to Move provides adaptive grants in North Texas and surrounding area for equipment that will help families affected by disabilities stay active together. Our focus is to provide funds for equipment such as adapted running joggers, tandem wheelchair bikes, etc.(Adaptive Grant Interest)  We are focused on providing needed equipment for recreational use, not elite athletes and for those who would not typically qualify for funding through other organizations such as Challenged Athletes. For information on Challenged Athletes Grants.

Speaking:
Founder, Mike King is a frequent speaker at churches, youth groups, service organizations and businesses, covering topics that address disability awareness, suffering, God's view of disability and living a life of purpose. Complete the interest form  if you are interested in scheduling Mike as a speaker.

 For more information on our programs, please contact sharyn@poweredtomove.org

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