Achilles International - Nashville

Achilles International - Nashville Achilles International Nashville welcomes all people with disabilities to the wonderful world of RUNNING!

In Achilles parlance, running means any form of forward locomotion - conventional running, walking, wheeling, or swinging through crutches! In 1976, Dick Traum, an above the knee amputee, found himself approaching middle age and out of shape. After joining a local YMCA, Dick began running – small distances at first and then, eventually several miles. Within a year, Dick became the first amputee to run the New York City Marathon. The experience was life changing, bringing a powerful sense of achievement and self-esteem. In 1983, seeking to provide that same opportunity to other people with disabilities, Dick created the Achilles Track Club, now called Achilles International. Today, this non-profit organization has chapters and members in over 65 locations in the United States and abroad. Every day, in parks, gyms, and tracks all over the world, Achilles provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Able-bodied volunteers and athletes with disabilities come together to train in an environment of support and community. Within this community, athletes gain measurable physical strength and build confidence through their sense of accomplishment, which often transfers to other parts of their life. Over the years, Achilles has also developed specialized programs for children and war veterans. Achilles Kids provides training, racing opportunities, and an in-school program for children with disabilities, while our Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans program brings running programs and marathon opportunities to disabled veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. While our program focuses on running and walking, the truth is, sports are simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to people with disabilities.

Our goal, $10,000 raised by next Thursday 9/17.Our WHY - our athletes. We hope you’ll consider giving between now and n...
09/13/2026

Our goal, $10,000 raised by next Thursday 9/17.

Our WHY - our athletes.

We hope you’ll consider giving between now and next Thursday! Scroll 👉🏼 to see where your money goes.

A great Saturday for a run!!!! From 5ks to 19 miles - we all got there and GOT IT DONE. Amy Harris and Sara Harris ran...
09/12/2026

A great Saturday for a run!!!! From 5ks to 19 miles - we all got there and GOT IT DONE.

Amy Harris and Sara Harris ran Sherry’s run in Lebanon and the rest of the team rocked around McCabe! Go Achilles!!

Wow just wow!!! Proud of you Megan Scheumann
09/12/2026

Wow just wow!!! Proud of you Megan Scheumann

Whoo hoooo. Go Megan Scheumann!!! We are rooting for you!!!!
09/12/2026

Whoo hoooo. Go Megan Scheumann!!! We are rooting for you!!!!

09/11/2026

What Achilles means to one of our amazing athletes…

Nobody says it better than Matthew! 💫

We’re 20% of the way to our goal and one week away!! 🎉$2,000 raised toward our $10,000 goal for 2026 — and we’ve got ON...
09/10/2026

We’re 20% of the way to our goal and one week away!! 🎉

$2,000 raised toward our $10,000 goal for 2026 — and we’ve got ONE WEEK left to get there. Day of Giving is September 17, and we are going to to cross that finish line together.

Achilles helps athletes with disabilities train, run, and race alongside volunteer guides — building community, confidence, and independence one mile at a time. Every dollar gets us closer to making that possible for more athletes.

Here’s how you can help before Sept 17:

🏃 Donate — even $10-20 adds up fast
🔁 Share this post with someone who loves this community
💬 Comment “IN” if you’re donating today — let’s create some momentum

Link in bio to give. Let’s finish strong 💪.

It was a beautiful night for a run!! Everyone pitched in and helped finish the art project for the JCC (more to come on...
09/10/2026

It was a beautiful night for a run!!

Everyone pitched in and helped finish the art project for the JCC (more to come on this!) and we reminisced about a successful Hope and Possibility weekend.

What better way to wind down your Wednesday than with Achilles?

THIS. This picture sums up what Achilles is. Support. Love. Community. Start lines and finish lines with no limits. ...
09/09/2026

THIS.

This picture sums up what Achilles is.

Support. Love. Community. Start lines and finish lines with no limits.

So between now and September 17th, we are asking you to help us reach our $10,000 goal.

Give $10.
Give $50.
Give $100.

Give whatever you can.

Every dollar helps create another opportunity. Another workout. Another race. Another friendship. Another “I can.”

Help us make the next start line possible.

Donate now and help us reach $10,000 by September 17th. 💛. The link is in our bio!

EveryBodyCan

09/09/2026

Hey all! We need some guides tonight for our athletes! If you're able to sign up for practice or can make it - let us know!! Thank you!

💛 We’re on a mission to raise $10,000 — and we’d love your help getting there. September 17 is Day of Giving, and betwee...
09/08/2026

💛 We’re on a mission to raise $10,000 — and we’d love your help getting there.

September 17 is Day of Giving, and between now and then, every donation made will go directly toward helping us reach our $10,000 goal.

Whether you give $10, $25, $50, or whatever you’re able to give — it all adds up.

And if you can’t donate, sharing this post is just as meaningful. Help us spread the word and get closer to $10,000!

📅 Day of Giving: September 17
🎯 Our goal: $10,000
💛 Donations made between now and September 17 count toward our goal.

Let’s see what we can do together. Every dollar helps create hope, possibility, and a more inclusive starting line. The link is in our bio to give and share!!

InclusionMatters

Address

McCabe Community Center
Nashville, TN
37209

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Achilles International - Nashville posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Achilles International - Nashville:

Shortcuts

Share

Category