Achilles International Canada

Achilles International Canada

We transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection

Who We Are

Achilles International Canada (AIC) provides opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve their own personal athletic goals. Currently our programs include running, walking and wheelchair rolling. We encourage all levels and abilities: people who have never run in their lives to those training for marathons.

Athletes with disabilities are paired with a trained volunteer guide to provide whatever support is needed. For example, guides provide verbal descriptions of the route, directional information on which way to go and changes in the running surface. Guiding can be done through verbal prompts or via physical connection between the blind and/or partially-sighted Achilles athlete and guide, such as with a lanyard, tether or rope. Guides might work as a team to clear the path of runners and disposed drink cups for a wheelchair athlete during a race. 

Thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to donate to Achilles International Canada. We truly appreciate your support and the impact it will have on our mission. We are not a registered charity and therefore, we are unable to issue tax receipts for your donation, but we thank you for your generous support.