Adaptive Action Sports
August 4, 2008 – 3:56 pm
As I’m sure you’ve read before, we here at MajorityMag are big fans of Aaron Fotheringham, the world’s first HardCore Sitter. Last weekend Aaron was a part of a showcase at the X-Games for Adaptive Action Sports, an organization that provides opportunities for athletes with permanent disabilities to compete in action sports.
AAS was founded by Amy Purdy, a competitive snowboarder and wakeboarder who had both her legs amputated at the age of 19. In trying to get involved again, with the sports she loved, Amy realized that there was a lack of opportunity for athletes with disibilities and wanted to change that. Today, AAS sponsors dozens of action sports athletes and creates camps, showcases, and competitions for them to participate in; proving once again that there are no obstacles that can’t be overcome with a little heart.
-JH
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