Athlete Spotlights

Four athletes standing who have prosthetic legs: Jorge Torres, Kyle Stepp, Melissa Stockwell and Hailey Danz.

The Power of Community

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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January 30, 2023

Since 2011, Dare2tri has proudly fostered a community where athletes can connect and learn from one another. Naturally, then, many experienced athletes will step into… Read more

Helping Injured Veterans on their Road to Recovery

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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December 16, 2022

Dare2tri can open up a new world of possibilities for someone with a physical disability. Shortly before her 20th birthday, Marine Cpl. Kelsee Lainhart was… Read more

Running Doesn’t Mean Just Putting on a Pair of Shoes

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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December 7, 2022

Imagine this: There’s a picture perfect path to run on. But running doesn’t mean just putting on a pair of shoes you pulled out of… Read more

Melanie riding an adaptive cycle with a volunteer close behind her.

Melanie Redmond: Biking and Beaming

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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December 17, 2021

“Melanie is my walking miracle,” says her mom, Yvonne. “But she’s also your typical 11-year-old girl who won’t let anyone stop her from doing what… Read more

Kelly Butler sitting in a sports wheelchair. She's wearing a Dare2tri triathlon top, smiling with her arms raised.

‘Paratriathlon and Dare2tri’s support literally saved my life’

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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December 2, 2021

Athlete Kelly Butler opens up about her personal journey, the water skiing accident that resulted in quadriplegia, and her life after attending a Dare2tri camp. Read more

Athlete Series | Veteran Howie Sanborn

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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November 11, 2021

Howie Sanborn is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 15 years as an Airborne Ranger and a demonstrator on the U.S. Army Parachute… Read more

Charged With New Purpose

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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November 9, 2021

At Military Camp, Heather rediscovered her passion for endurance racing. Perhaps most importantly, she learned adaptations for running, utilizing a racing chair. Read more

Brock Kitterman smiling with a bike helmet on.

Athletes Series | Brock Kitterman

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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October 25, 2021

To celebrate National Blind Sports Week, we’d like to introduce you to 16-year-old Brock Kitterman. With Dare2tri’s support, Brock is dreaming big and becoming the… Read more

Jorge running using a prosthetic running blade.

Jorge Breaks Out of His Comfort Zone

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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September 28, 2021

Meet Jorge Torres, a triathlete and cancer survivor from the Chicagoland area. Triathlons were once way outside of Jorge’s comfort zone. But with the… Read more

Ready to Compete on the World’s Biggest Stage

By Kyle Nowaczyk
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August 27, 2021

The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games have finally arrived. For several years, Kendall Gretsch has been working toward the opportunity to compete at this level. And… Read more