Goal 1
A facility
Their main focus is building an adaptive sports facility.
Our partner nonprofit in Chicago
ChicagoAdaptive Sports
Push. Play. Persist.
Chicago Adaptive Sports is a Chicagoland nonprofit that envisions a Chicago where every athlete has an opportunity to play. Our first ambassador, Juan Ortiz, serves on its board, and our two organizations reach out to clubs together.
Find Chicago Adaptive Sports: About and board Chicago Grit on YouTube
Two nonprofits, one goal
More places to play in Chicago.
Chicago Adaptive Sports and Adapt To Life want the same thing: more athletes playing, in more places, across the Chicago area.
One ambassador
- Juan Ortiz, our first ambassador, serves on the Chicago Adaptive Sports board.
Clubs, together
- When Juan wrote to The Picklr in October, he wrote for both organizations.
Stories that travel
- Chicago Adaptive Sports shares athletes’ stories on the Chicago Grit Podcast, and we share them in our spotlights.
About Chicago Adaptive Sports
What they’re building.
In their words, Chicago Adaptive Sports “envisions a Chicago where every athlete has an opportunity to play.” Their goals:
Goal 2
Programs
Sports, recreation, therapy and support for people with physical disabilities.
Goal 3
Information
One place to learn about opportunities across the community.
Goal 4
Advocacy
Sharing athletes’ stories, and how sport has changed their lives. Visit their site
Be part of it
Put your name on the court.
Back the athletes and the people building more places to play. Sponsorships and gifts go to the Hustle & Heart Fund.