The HERO Blog – Adaptive Sports Stories

Bethany Hamilton, Story of a Hero – ‘The Current’ Film

“I am glad to get involved with ‘Make A Hero’ and ‘The Current’ movie because I love to share the importance of staying active, healthy and having fun, no matter your physical limitations. Also, I love the ocean – to me, it’s a gift from God – and I know that it has played a unique role in …

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Grant Korgan – Story of a Hero: ‘The Current’ Film

Posted By: The HERO Blog on Feb 13, 2014 in Grant Korgan

“My recovery is based on the belief that miracles are within all of us.  I believe that when people shed the weight of their own limitations, everything becomes possible. Through my recovery, I want to empower humanity to remember that we have the choice to live the highest version of ourselves, and that we can …

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Missy Franklin, Inspired by Adaptive Athletes – ‘The Current’ Film

In the summer of 2012, Missy Franklin leapt into the pool and in a matter of days made her “big splash.” Only seventeen years of age, Franklin won 5 medals in the London Olympiad. A World-Record holder, she has established herself on an elite stage and has quickly become a household name. One of America’s …

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Remembering Rick Finkelstein – Tribute to a Hero

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Rick Finkelstein has passed away. Our hearts go out to his friends and family at this sad time. Rick was the hero of the film ‘The Movement’ and in that role he inspired many people to get out of their comfort zones and put life in motion. Rick was not one to …

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Mallory Weggemann: “The Journey for New Mobility – Against All Odds”

2012 Paralympic Gold Medalist & cast member of Make A Hero’s upcoming adaptive sports film – The Current – Mallory Weggemann shares this inspiring blog post as she embarks on: “The Journey for New Mobility – Against All Odds” About a month ago I launched my Indiegogo campaign, titled “Against All Odds – The Journey to New …

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Anthony Robles, Story of A Hero – ‘The Current’ Film

Posted By: The HERO Blog on Aug 29, 2013 in Adaptive Fitness, Anthony Robles

A life-long proponent of adaptive fitness, Anthony Robles has become a household name among avid sports fans. He will forever be remembered for his 2011 NCAA National Championship: the culmination of his competitive lifelong journey to overcome the adversity that was thrust upon him by his disability. He won an ESPN ESPY award for Best Male …

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Adaptive Fitness: Weightlifting & Cardio – World of Adaptive Sports

The notion that sports & recreation should be, and can be, adapted to any ability level, also applies to the field of adaptive fitness. Weight training & cardio workouts generally compose the category of ‘adaptive fitness’ within the world of adaptive sports. The general idea, whether one is training to maximize performance in an adaptive …

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