Four years ago an Achilles wheelchair member from the Dominican Republic showed up at the starting line of the New York City Marathon sitting on what looked like a large skate board. He told us that his wheelchair couldn't go 26 miles. At the same time, several contributors to Achilles wanted to direct their donations to specific programs.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Checks should be made out to Achilles. Examples Fran Brown, whose son Alan uses a wheelchair, has donated three wheelchairs distributed by lottery in each of the preceeding years. Zoe Koplowitz made a presentation at Poly Prep in Brooklyn and students responded by raising money for two sports wheelchairs. Achilles matched Poly Prep with a member of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Kingston, NY who has been in a wheelchair since he was 12 years old. The presentation of one of the wheelchairs to Michael Inglese resulted in a Daily News article and Michael's second NYC Marathon.