About Train to Inspire
Train to Inspire is a Des Moines non-profit whose mission is to make the seemingly impossible a reality for people with disabilities. We give them opportunities and life experiences many of them have been told—and have thought—they would never be able to do. We focus mostly on physical activities—so w hether it’s rock climbing, go-kart racing, Tae Kwon Do, nerf gun battles, biking, kickball, dodgeball, field games, weight lifting, or an accessible obstacle course—we make sure everyone has a chance to participate and do things that many individuals with disabilities have never had the opportunity to do before. Discovering they CAN do these activities helps boost their self-confidence and independence. We offer free personal training and group fitness for people with disabilities, as well as monthly group events. Check out the Success Stories tab to see how Train to Inspire is positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities!
You can help us make a
difference
When you support Train to Inspire and go over the edge, you make a lasting impression on the lives of people with disabilities. Even if it seems impossible for a participant to do something, we aren’t afraid to push the envelope to make it happen safely. Our events are always free for individuals with disabilities, and we want to keep it that way. By going over the edge, you help us ensure we have enough funds to continue changing lives and never have to turn away people with disabilities from our events. Rappel down OR climb up the side of a 17 story building in exchange for donations to Train to Inspire. 100% of your donations will be used to push people with disabilities to overcome their own challenges, whether that be life's obstacles or obstacles we place in front of them. There will be a Sky Race with a $500 CASH PRIZE for the fastest climbing times for both the women’s and men’s divisions.Be sure to read the Sky Race information below if you're interested in it, to find out if you have what it takes to climb up the building! Event details:
DATE: Saturday, August 6 TIME: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. LOCATION: Elsie Mason Manor, 430 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
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CLICK HERE for fitness tips to get ready to go over the edge! Watch for updates on this page, as well as on our Facebook page and website! |  | IMPORTANT SKY RACE INFORMATIONSince climbing up a 17 story building requires a certain level of physical stamina, those interested in doing the Sky Race MUST contact Joe Hogan before signing up for the Sky Race. If you don't, there's no guarantee there will be a the Sky Race spot available for you. Call or text Joe at 515.802.8998 to find out if you have what it takes to do the Sky Race!
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A life changing experience
Not only will you get the thrilling experience of going over the edge, but countless lives will also be changed by you doing so—including your own. Once you get a taste of what Train to Inspire is and the happy, loving, inspiring community of participants and volunteers, you might not be able to resist becoming involved in the future. (You can't say we didn't warn you!)
Additional ways to support Train to InspireMaybe going over the edge isn’t your thing, but you want to help. Share our Over The Edge event page to get the word out! Contact us to see how you can volunteer. Any support you can offer is greatly appreciated. If you're not in a position to support us financially, please reach out to Joe to see how you can get involved: info@ttiiowa.org. We always have spots for people who want to help out! |  |
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Participants
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Train to Inspire Success Stories
Chelsea
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"Chelsea has been involved with Train to Inspire for almost six years now. During this time she has been actively involved in all three of their monthly events. These events provide many benefits, including physical activities as well as social skills activities that are beneficial to everyone—participants and volunteers alike! Chelsea has made many lifelong friends over the years who have become like family. She has become very dedicated to one of their activities, Tae Kwon Do, where she has earned her yellow striped belt! This organization has greatly impacted her life in more ways than you can even imagine!"
- Angie, Chelsea’s mom and Train to Inspire volunteer
Sarah
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"When Sarah first came to Train to Inspire, she had never ridden a bike. No hand cycles, nothing. Her first time trying a three wheeled hand cycle, she needed us to transfer her from her wheelchair onto the bike seat and when she was done, she needed us to transfer her back to her chair. She couldn’t peddle up low grade inclines and needed to be pushed up most hills. One thing I hadn’t realized before her first-time biking was she didn’t know when to shift up and down or understand how shifting would help her as she was riding. It was a completely new concept to her. As someone who has taken bike riding for granted, that honestly was a surprise to me. So, she not only had to learn to ride her first bike, she also had to learn to shift gears.
Fast forward 18 months—Sarah is transferring in and out of her chair to the bike on her own with no assistance. She only needs a partner to strap her feet onto the footrests. Sarah has learned the basic concepts of shifting gears and has become strong enough to make it up hills on her own. She has learned to stop at crosswalks and cross on her own. Before we knew it, she was riding two miles at a time, three times a week. Because of this, she was able to lose weight and increase her mobility. Now during the summer, she’ll often go on bike rides with friends. Not only has she learned to ride a bike independently, her overall life has been improved by the mobility and strength she has gained."
- Joe, Train to Inspire Founder
Sky Race Info
IMPORTANT SKY RACE INFORMATIONSince climbing up a 17 story building requires a certain level of physical stamina, those interested in doing the Sky Race MUST contact Joe Hogan before signing up for the Sky Race. If you don't, there's no guarantee that you will be able to do the Sky Race. Call or text Joe at 515.802.8998 to find out if you have what it takes to do the Sky Race! |  |
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