Walk Awhile in My Shoes

Walk Awhile in My Shoes This challenge, begun by Achilles International, is intended to build awareness of and compassion for people with disabilities. What is Achilles?

Achilles started as a track club for athletes with disabilities in 1983 after Dick Traum, the first above-the-knee amputee to run a marathon distance, ran the NYC Marathon and received a standing ovation. The sense of achievement he experienced was immeasurable and he knew that if he could provide this type of opportunity to others who are differently abled, he would be creating a powerful force t

hat would change lives. Often, those who are disabled physically or developmentally challenged have a difficult time making ends meet. To participate in mainstream athletic events, sponsorship is necessary and Achilles provides financial support to those in need and fosters a community of people who come together to run: able-bodied volunteers guide Achilles athletes who need assistance. Running together, we all achieve more! WALK A WHILE IN MY SHOES is a social media campaign and challenge intended to build awareness of and compassion for people with disabilities. An Achilles athlete challenges a minimum of three people to walk or run a while in simulation of the athlete's disability.

Leja accepted Mel's Walk Awhile in My Shoes Challenge!! Way to go ladies!!
07/11/2017

Leja accepted Mel's Walk Awhile in My Shoes Challenge!! Way to go ladies!!

06/22/2017

Our NYC Chapter Director, Michael Anderson, has taken the challenge! Michael said he considered giving up within a few seconds of attempting to run the bridle path blindfolded, but he thought of the challenges faced by his fellow members and stuck it out. Watch his videos, spread the word and, most importantly, Take The Challenge! Interested in donating? Here's the link: https://www.nycharities.org/give/donate.aspx?cc=1946 Mention 'Walk a While in My Shoes' when contributing!

06/05/2017

Eleanor Cox challenges 3 people to Walk Awhile.

Founder of Achilles International Dick Traum challenges The Amazing Race's Joey Covino, PIX 11's weatherman Mr. G, and P...
06/01/2017

Founder of Achilles International Dick Traum challenges The Amazing Race's Joey Covino, PIX 11's weatherman Mr. G, and Port Sailing School's Chris Nihill to take the WALK AWHILE IN MY SHOES Challenge!

Achilles International Walk Awhile in my Shoes Challenge Video by Dick Traum. I hereby state that the music used in this video: Walking on Sunshine, by Katri...

05/30/2017

EXAMPLE: If you can do the challenge blindfolded, do it this way!

05/25/2017

I do not recommend you do the challenge this way. You must mini-leap to land square on heel. It looks easy but 5 days later, I am still feeling the ache.

Ellie is wearing one 3.5 inch heel with a running shoe to simulate the variation in gait a prosthetic could cause.
05/25/2017

Ellie is wearing one 3.5 inch heel with a running shoe to simulate the variation in gait a prosthetic could cause.

Walk a While in My Shoes is a social media challenge / campaign initiated by Achilles International, a charity which emp...
05/24/2017

Walk a While in My Shoes is a social media challenge / campaign initiated by Achilles International, a charity which empowers people with all kinds of challenges to compete in mainstream athletics.

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