Achilles International- Philadelphia Chapter

Athletes - Achilles membership is free, and we welcome anyone with a disability, including amputations, cerebral palsy, cancer, multiple sclerosis, organ transplants, paraplegia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, autism and vision impairment. We are looking for energetic volunteers who enjoy running or walking, to accompany athletes with disabilities at regular workouts and races, including marathons.

How Delco Banded Together to Save a Blind Woman's Barbecue

07/21/2025

Check out this great article about Philly Achilles chapter member Juliette!

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How Delco Banded Together to Save a Blind Woman's Barbecue A trucker. A blind marathoner. And an outpouring of community support.

Parents, as well as athletes, reap benefits from Special Olympics

06/01/2025

Check out this wonderful story about Billy who joined our chapter this winter. We love the joy he’s brought to our chapter 💚

Thanks Berge for sharing!

Parents, as well as athletes, reap benefits from Special Olympics Special Olympics athletes participate in both winter and summer sports, giving them year-round fitness and social contact. But many of their families also take part, giving them an extra boost.

03/17/2025

Ready to cheer on Chris & the rest of Achilles participating in this years Broad Street Run!

Kicking off week 4 of Broad Street Run training with Chris Lynch: “I run Broad Street every year for the camaraderie and it always the race that jump starts the running season.

Pro Tip: Don’t go out too hard and soak it all in. Engage with the spectators because their energy will carry you along the course.”

We’ll see you on Broad, Chris!