History
Inspired by the incredible story of Rick and Dick Hoyt (www.teamhoyt.com), Athletes Serving Athletes began in 2006 by volunteer athletes who wanted to use their God-given abilities to enable physically challenged students from the William S. Baer School in Baltimore City to experience the thrill of athletic competition by competing with them in local running and triathlon events.
Specifically, Athletes Serving Athletes offers programs and services to challenged athletes that focus on inspiring, training and competing with them in local running, cycling and triathlon events.
Our metric of success is defined by the quality and number of times we enable a challenged athlete to "cross the finish line".
All of our programs and services will be focused on increasing the number and quality of “finishes” we are responsible for each year. The focus of these programs will be on challenged athletes that otherwise would never have this opportunity.
ASA is currently working with student athletes from The William S. Baer School, Maryland School for the Blind, Grace Church's disability ministry, YL Capernaum, The Childrens Guild, and Arrow Child and Family Ministries.
In 2007 ASA was responsible for 3 finishes, in 2008 12 finishes, and in 2009 we "finished" with 57. 2010 to date we are over 60 already!!
Our goal is to offer these programs and services at no charge to the athletes, families and organizations we serve.
Through the leadership of a strong board of directors and hundreds of volunteers, Athletes Serving Athletes has now introduced challenged athletes outside of Baltimore City to the excitement and experience of these athletic events and is currently looking to offer its services to challenged athletes residing in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Endorsements
"As the "mom" of Shane, I just want to say thank you for helping make things possible for him that he can not do himself...
Carissa Mortenson Shane's Mom, Director Grace Church Disability Ministry
“I never realized how life-giving acting as another person’s legs could be. To experience a short period of life laughing, competing, and pushing the limits with Spencer helped me see again that one of life’s greatest treasures is the treasure of helping people go places they have never gone or may never get to go. In doing so I was taken to new places of joy and hope myself…..I can’t wait to do this again. I may have been Spencer’s legs for a race, but he is my inspiration for taking risks that make life so meaningful”.
Pat Goodman Sr. Leadership Team/Teaching Pastor
Grace Fellowship Church
“I have read about, attended, participated in, photographed and witnessed a multitude of sporting achievements/moments in my lifetime, but have never experienced any as touching and poignant as Patrick’s triathlon. Kudos to Patrick and his partner. I hope you enjoy the photos. Thank You!” What an incredible accomplishment!!! Congratulations to you and Patrick!
Tom Hogan Teacher, Coach, Professional Photographer, Sports Enthusiast
We really admire you and appreciate all you do to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Your efforts not only impact the athletes you compete with but also their parents. You give someone with special needs the opportunity to know what it feels like to be like everyone else when they participate and "cross the finish line" - what a wonderful gift!
The Brooks Family
Dave, I just want to pass along how proud I was to be associated with ASA, James Banks and you yesterday. Your effort, humility and commitment to James and the ASA cause is truly inspiring. The morning in Harrisburg was just so great and my family and I thank you for helping provide the opportunity for us to be involved with James, you, the H’bg triathlon and ASA. We took a bunch of pictures and I have used this Shutterfly site as an easy way to share. Please pass this link along to all the friends of ASA that you think would enjoy.
Steve Moritz UniSys Corporation, proud father, and founder Johns Hopkins Project Restore
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Charlie Maloney, LLC. Chick Fil A Cockeysville, MD Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
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Clint Evans, Inc. Coherus Columbia Triathlon Association
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Dematha Catholic High School
Disabled Sports, USA
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Elizabethtown College Lacrosse Enlyten FastSignsOwingsMills 1st Mariner Mortgage, Chris Kennedy Finish Line Foundation
Goucher College
Grace Fellowship Church
Grace Fellowship Church Disability Ministry
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Hencken & Gaines
Hine Homes
KAWG&F
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
KM Stone
Lower Shore Y.M.C.A.
Lax World Law Offices of Kristine Howanski Martin J. Smith Foundation Maryland Party Rentals
Maryland School for the Blind Maryland Title Works Melaleuca, Rebecca Connor
Mothers Federal Hill Bar and Grille
Multi Sport Maniacs NTCI/Teleawareness, Inc. One Wellness Spa Optimetrics Pepsi Cola Baltimore Union Ave. Panera Bread Professional Benefits Management Company, LLC
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RBC Jeff Munson
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Triad Yoga
TriSpeed Town Sporting Goods, Chestertown, MD
Towsontowne Rotary United Grafix, Inc.
US Candids US Lacrosse Foundation Washington College Widespread Concierge Services
William S. Baer School
Wells and Associates Young Life Capernaum
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