Paul Feely of the New Hampshire Union Leader reports on Noelle Lambert’s work bettering the lives of young amputees. Read more here.
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Sprinter and amputee Femita Ayanbeku, a 2010 Brockton High graduate, is training with Team USA teammate Noelle Lambert. Read More.
In the News: ‘I’m running for myself’ — Brockton ...
Just about seven years ago, Chaz Davis was in the position that many people he helps are in today. The former Grafton High standout distance runner had been diagnosed with Leber’s hereditary optical neuropathy, a rare mitochondrial disorder leaving him failing eyesight. Read More…
In the News: Running: Grafton’s Chaz Davis, with failing eyesight, ...
Gevvie Stone spent Tuesday morning at Harvard Stadium, sprinting up and down the concrete stairs. She moved quickly, purposefully from section to section. It was the start of a pretty typical training day as she prepared for this summer’s Olympics. Read More…
In the News: Local Olympians and Paralympians Disappointed, But Relieved, ...
Each month, “WBZ Cares” highlights a worthy non-profit organization and tells the story of what that organization does for the community. This month WBZ is profiling Adaptive Sports New England, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing participation in sports and physical activity among New England youth and young adults who have […]
In the News: Adaptive Sports NE selected by WBZ Cares
Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. Read More…
In the News: How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect ...
Athletes of all ages and abilities tried out new activities during Adaptive Sports New England’s Paralympic Sports Day at Tufts University Sunday. Some disabled children “want to participate in sports but don’t think they can, so they just sit on the sidelines,” said Anna Johannes, an Adaptive Sports New England […]
