Challenged Athletes Foundation Announces Ashworth Awards As 'Official Awards Sponsor'

Ashworth Awards to sponsor CAF signature events

San Diego, CA (April 27, 2015) - The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is proud to announce their partnership with Ashworth Awards. Ashworth will be the Official Awards Sponsor of CAF’s signature events, providing the medals and award recognition to athletes and fundraisers for their amazing contribution to CAF’s mission. Through this partnership, CAF will continue its mission to be a world leader in providing fitness and sports opportunities for individuals with physical challenges.

CAF provides grants for adaptive sports equipment, training and competition expenses to any person with a physical challenge who has the desire to live an active, healthy lifestyle. CAF raises funds and awareness through our signature events including ‘A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope’ Gala in NYC, the Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge, and the Million Dollar Challenge – all of which Ashworth Awards will support.

“We are thrilled to partner with a leading awards manufacturer in the sports industry to provide our athletes and supporters with the special recognition they deserve,” says Virginia Tinley, CAF’s executive director.

Ashworth Awards is a leading manufacturer and supplier of custom medallions, awards, plaques and other recognition products. They have long-standing relationships with some of the most recognized endurance events and skill competitions in the world, including The Boston Marathon, IRONMAN, United States Figure Skating and many other large and small events worldwide.

“We are so excited to partner with CAF, it is such an amazing organization. Ashworth Awards believes in giving back to our sport on every level. To have the opportunity to give back to individuals that have experienced physical hardships is so gratifying to us and we hope that our sponsorship helps to create even more opportunities for these challenged athletes,” says Kim Ashworth, Vice President/CMO at Ashworth Awards.

As the official awards sponsor of CAF and its signature events, Ashworth has shown their commitment to helping athletes of all abilities realize their full potential and celebrate their successes.

About the Challenged Athletes Foundation

The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy lifestyles. CAF believes that participation in physical activity at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $64 million has been raised and over 11,000 funding requests from people with physical challenges in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give opportunities and support to those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles. To learn more, visit challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.

About Ashworth Awards

For 50 years, Ashworth Awards has been a go-to resource for race directors, event coordinators, coaches, and industry leaders with their recognition products and awards. By providing the highest quality manufacturing and materials, unbeatable pricing, custom designs, and industry leading customer service they have created a seamless experience, assisting in recognizing their customer’s event participants as well as acquiring the proper recognition and exposure that events deserve.