2009 Applicants
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
NikeRetail Location: 3485 SW Knowlton Rd., Beaverton, OR
Website: www.nwaba.org
Kids Involved: 500
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons to become engaged in physical activity and sports. We will provide scholarships and host events to build confidence and physical fitness. The confidence gained from sports will inspire athletes to follow there dreams in life and in sports.
We provide opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired to participate in sports and stay physically active. The Northwest Association for blind athletes provides opportunities in Powerlifting, Goalball, Judo, Skiing, Track and Field, Wrestling, Tandem Cycling and Swimming. Through particpation in sports and physical activity people who are blind build confidence, physical fittness and the inpiration to succeed at school or work.
By investing in the Northwest Assocation for Blind Athletes, Nike will give us the tools to provide opportunities to those in need.
College,
Mentoring,
Co-Ed,
Action Sports,
Elementary School,
Other,
Skiing,
High School,
Running,
Middle School,