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Friday, April 11, 2008

Grants To Disabled Athletes

Challenged Athletes Foundation is a nonprofit, fund-raising organization that awards grants to athletes who are disabled and need training and/or equipment to participate in competition. Since its inception in 1997, CAF has helped more than 300 athletes compete in the sports of their choice. To receive a grant application--or to find out about the annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge--send your request to the organization with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or visit their website.

Challenged Athletes Foundation
2148-B Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: 858-793-9293
Fax: 858-793-9291
Email: execdir@challengedathletes.org
Web: http://www.challengedathletes.org

Contributor: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness News Service

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