Challenged Athletes Foundation Held 18th Annual Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala

On Wednesday, September 18, The Challenged Athletes Foundation held its 18th annual Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala. The event, founded by Scott and Emily Stackman, was held at Casa Cipriani in the Battery Maritime Building, a historic landmark in New York City. The event honored extraordinary athletes with physical disabilities.

The Heros Heart & Hope Gala highlights the achievements of these athletes and the personal transformative impact CAF has on them. The event is partially focused on storytelling from the CAF athletes. The funds raised go to help these individuals.

“The funds raised at our Heroes, Heart, and Hope Gala will have a profound impact on the lives of athletes with physical disabilities, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive,” said Scott Stackman.

Bob Costas, Emmy-award winner for his work on NBC, and 12-year Olympic Games host, conducted an on-stage interview with CAF 14-year-old Rosalie Parker. Parker, an athlete from Boise, Idaho, captivated the audience with her remarkable story and her passion for adaptive sports through a CAF baseball clinic. She now serves as a role model within the CAF community. In 2020, Rosalie lost all four limbs in a life-changing car accident.

The fundraising event raised over $2.4 million to support CAF’s mission. These funds help provide adaptive sports equipment and programs for individuals.

Visit challengedathletes.org to learn more.