This past weekend, Team Kalogon participated in the 2024 Troy J Smith Ability Games, an event created to showcase the strength and grit of adaptive athletes working alongside their non-disabled teammates. Hosted by Stay In Step, the Ability Games have been a powerful platform since 2017, giving athletes with and without spinal cord injuries the chance to tackle shared challenges together.
Ability Games for Adaptive and Non-Disabled Athletes Alike
Held each fall, the Ability Games bring together adaptive and non-disabled athletes, with this year featuring around 20 from each group representing organizations like Stay In Step, Brooks Rehab, and CORE in Orlando. Competing in wheelchair-based challenges, teams of four—two adaptive athletes paired with two able-bodied teammates—pushed each other and themselves to the limit. The gym was packed with about 140 attendees, vendors, and supporters, cheering the 11 teams on throughout the day.
For non-disabled participants, the adaptive workouts were a deep dive into the experiences of those who use wheelchairs, leveling the field and building new perspectives on the resilience of adaptive athletes.
Team Kalogon Recap
Team Kalogon showed up strong, with employees Heather and Jake teaming up with Robin, along with our Kalogon Flyer, David, to compete on the floor. Evan, another Kalogon team member, cheered them on from the sidelines. The entire team enjoyed supporting each other through each challenge, with David and Robin earning well-deserved awards for their hard work and determination. Team Kalogon is already looking ahead to next year, committed to training even harder for the 2025 games.
At Kalogon, supporting active, seated lives goes beyond our products to our community who embodies resilience and teamwork. The Ability Games were a chance to connect with people who share that mission, making this weekend an experience we’re proud to be part of.