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Alternatives in Motion seeks endurance athlete nominations

Juliana Ludema
6/20/16 01:29pm
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The AIM High Endurance Awards celebrates endurance athletes while raising funds for people who can't afford wheelchairs.

Nonprofit seeks to honor motivated athletes

For the past five years, the AIM High Endurance Awards has celebrated endurance athletes, nominated by their friends, who go above and beyond to accomplish their goals and support others. Raising vital funds for Alternatives in Motion, a nonprofit providing community members in need with access to wheelchairs, the event will ensure independence and quality of life for those who need it most. 

Last year's event helped 148 families and individuals in financial need gain access to mobility equipment and repair services.

Last year's event helped 148 families and individuals in financial need gain access to mobility equipment and repair services. /Alternatives in Motion

2008 Paralympic athlete Mackenzie Woodring (right) will speak at the event.

2008 Paralympic athlete Mackenzie Woodring (right) will speak at the event. /Mackenzie Woodring

If you know anyone who strives to accomplish their goals no matter the difficulty or distance, consider nominating them for the 5th Annual AIM High Endurance Awards, held November 10. This event will celebrate winners from five categories as well as those who complete three local endurance races, raising funds for Alternatives in Motion, a nonprofit creating access to mobility equipment for those in financial need. 
 
This year's keynote speaker is Mackenzie Woodring, Paralympic Cycling Team Tandem Pilot and 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist. 
 
Nominations for each of these categories are open until the end of September:
 
Moving People Forward Award: For a mobility equipment user who demonstrates strength and endurance while motivating and encouraging others to reach their full potential.
Individual Accomplishment Award: For a person who perseveres while accomplishing and surpassing his or her goals in endurance sports.
Inspiration Award: For a person who inspires the endurance community through his or her efforts.
Lifetime Contribution Award: For a person who has contributed to the endurance community for many years.  
Corporate Dedication Award: For a business (large or small) that promotes or supports endurance sports in a significant way.
 
During the event, The West Michigan Endurance Challenge Award will be presented to any athlete who completes, in a single year, an event from each of these categories:
 
·      The Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon OR the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon
·      The Fifth Third River Bank Run 25k OR the 80 mi MSU Gran Fondo
·      A half-iron or full-iron distance triathlon at the Grand Rapids Triathlon OR the MiTitanium.
 
At last year’s event, 34 athletes completed their goals to earn this award. 
 
To buy a ticket, choose a sponsorship level, or nominate your friends visit http://aimhighawards.org/.

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