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Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve your Dreams

April 23, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for a truly inspirational workshop at 12:00 pm at Pilates 1901 on Saturday, April 23rd.
Blind athletes Amy Dixon and Mary Winter who will be in town to participate (with Team 1901) in CCVI’s Trolley Run on Sunday, will share thier inspirational stories with us as part of our ongoing T School educational workshop series.

Trolley Run AmyAmy Dixon

Sport: Paratriathlon

Occupation: Sommelier

• Diagnosed with Uveitis (an inflammatory eye disease)

Athletic Accomplishments

• 1st 2014 Manaus ITU World Paratriathlon Event

• 2nd 2014 USA Paratriathlon National Championships

• 8th 2014 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Edmonton

• 3rd 2014 Magog ITU World Paratriathlon Event

 

Trolley Run winter-maryMary Winter

Sport: Running, Tandem Biking, Swimming

Diagnosis: B1, Surgery Trauma

Proudest athletic accomplishments:

– The Ability Experience, June 2014

– Old School Run – Trail Run with Challenged Athletes Foundation, October 2014

– CIM, December 2014

This event is FREE and EVERYONE is Welcome.
Please register today by emailing us at info@pilates1901.com

 

United States Association of Blind Athletes

The mission of the United States Association of Blind Athletes is to enhance the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired by providing the opportunity for participation in sports and physical activity.  USABA’s strength lies in the quality of our sports and athletic events, supported by our volunteer network of credible, community-based coaches, officials, and others, to deliver outstanding sports experiences.  We believe success is defined by every athlete; whether it is enjoying a recreational game with friends or earning a medal at a Paralympic Games – each individual achievement epitomizes what USABA represents.

Details

Date:
April 23, 2016
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue

Pilates 1901
1901 W 43rd Ave
Kansas City, KS 66103 United States
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Phone:
913-499-7510
Website:
http://pilates1901.com/