04/03/2024
Reflecting back this past winter, Nordic season, thereās one event that specifically stands out to me that Im most proud ofā¦
If you know me, you know my passion and belief that adaptive sports equipment should be accessible to ALL without any barriers of astronomical costs. The Hartford has been a pioneer in the adaptive sports movement. I have felt this and lived this movement for the first time 10 years ago at
10 years ago at The Hartford skis spectacular, I was trying winter sports for the first time. I was one of these athletes that had the world of adaptive winter sports open up to me. Fast-forward 10 years later, I am back at this same event that changed the trajectory of my winter athletic career. This time , with my role as an athlete ambassador & a member of team Hartford, I am giving back by surprising & gifting athletes with their very own custom adaptive sports equipment.
This is why Iām so proud to be a part of the team Hartford. Decades later, The Hartfords commitment to making adaptive sports & equipment more accessible, is stronger than ever through events like Adaptive Sports Equipment program & The Hartford SkiSpec where I get to surprise so many athletes with their very own custom adaptive sports equipment where some can cost 6x the amount of non adaptive sports equipment.
I know what I felt, and the spark that was ignited inside me when I had the right equipment to try skiing,cycling, and rowing. And seeing the same spark being ignited in these athletes, some for the first time, some over, and over means the most to me as an athlete.
these are the moments, that mean the most to me and the best part of being an athleteš¤
Thank you Hartford for allowing me to help amplify your mission in the adaptive sports community alongside my fellow team, Hartford athletes .mathewson