Life Doesn’t End with a Disability

Written by: Brandon Rush, Sportable Community Partner They are focused on the four walls of their hospital room and can’t quite grasp what life will be like beyond those walls. I help them see what the future might be. Things might be rough right now, but it’s going to get better. Being in the hospital…

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Introducing 2023 Sportable Award Winners

Our work would not be possible without all the people who make up our Sportable community—athletes, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, donors and staff. We are thrilled to continue the tradition of recognizing a handful of those who have gone above and beyond to make an impact in the last year. Nominated by Sportable staff, the…

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Sportable Hosts Golf Tournament October 16

RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, September 14, 2023) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to host the ninth annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament presented by SouthState on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Hunting Hawk Golf Club in Glen Allen, Virginia. Proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make adaptive sports accessible…

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Rediscovering Competitive Sports after Amputation

Written By: Sue Henneberry Sports have always been an important part of my life. Both of my parents were Physical Education Teachers. I grew up playing wiffle ball and football in the yard with my family. I was a gymnast, cheerleader, and runner. I played on my high school volleyball and softball teams. Life without…

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Sportable Announces New Hires, Key Staff Promotions

RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, September 6, 2023) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its team. With a mission to make sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities, Sportable welcomes several new hires and celebrates key staff promotions that reflect the organization’s commitment to…

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Sportable, NOVA Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

RICHMOND, VA – (Friday, August 18, 2023) – Sportable and NOVA of Virginia Aquatics are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that makes competitive swimming accessible and inclusive. The new program will provide adaptive swim instruction and competitive opportunities for Sportable members at the state-of-the-art NOVA Aquatics Center – Regency. Athletes with physical disabilities or…

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Sportable’s 2023 Tailgate Season Kicks Off in September

RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, August 10, 2023) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier accessible sports club, is proud to announce the 2023 Tailgate Season will span the month of September. Proudly sponsored by Dominion Energy for the sixth consecutive year, Sportable’s signature fundraising campaign is an extended celebration of community, camaraderie, and inclusivity with a goal…

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Low Point Wheelchair Rugby Success

Sportable hosted its first-ever Low Point Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, River City Rumble, on July 15 and 16. The round robin tournament featured six low point wheelchair rugby teams from across the country – the TIRR Texans, WWAR Warriors, Grand Rapids Thunder, Magee-Medstar, Sportable Possums, and the Northridge Knights. Prior to the River City Rumble, most…

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My Road to Riding RAGBRAI

By: Michael Brooks My road to riding the RAGBRAI started a long time ago. I didn’t take fitness or sports seriously until I joined the Army after high school. In the Army, I didn’t have a choice; we ran every day. It was a part of the job. During my 21 years in the Army,…

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