Born in 1993 as the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, BlazeSports is a non-profit organization and the longest running legacy program of any Paralympic Games. 

At BlazeSports, we’re driven by a desire to provide all children and adults with physical disabilities the chance to play sports and live healthy, active lives. Our mission is to change the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and recreation. 

Our Goals
To provide sport, recreation and physical activity opportunities for people with physical disability in sport comparable to those provided non-disabled, nationally and internationally.
To foster character development, productive lives, healthy lifestyles and self-sufficiency for people with physical disability through sport.
To use cutting-edge training, distance learning opportunities, and fresh ideas as a vehicle to build the capacity of local service providers.
To build positive perceptions of people with physical disability.
To promote peace building, human rights and equity through sport.

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BlazeSports America

Dawn Churi

Pam Sawyer

Maggie Fintel

Duane Morrow

Allison Danko

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The Program and Training Team at BlazeSports America is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing adaptive sport and recreation programs for children and adults with physical disabilities. They oversee partnerships with local service providers, develop and deliver cutting-edge training and education programs, and work to build capacity and foster positive perceptions of people with physical disabilities through sport. This team aims to promote healthy lifestyles, character development, and self-sufficiency among participants while advancing BlazeSports’ mission of inclusivity and equity.

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