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37 Shifting Gears United Athletes Participate in 2023 Miami Marathon

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Shifting Gears United hosted 37 athletes in the 2023 Miami Marathon on Sunday, January 23, 2023.  Athletes began arriving on Saturday and were treated to a Publix lunch (thanks Publix) and then an Olive Garden dinner (thanks SandyJames Productions) and made repairs and modifications to their gear and took warmup rides.

Sunday, RACE DAY, began at 2:45 am with a Miami Police escort to the race start, with a Gun Start in the dark at 5:55 am.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, guides, sponsors, hotel staff and team.
A huge shout out to these wonderful souls that go the extra distance, to make the magic happen. Unconditional THANK YOU, Joan, Helman, Jim, Dan, Greg, Ken, Harry, Francine, Paul A, Paul T, Jason, Jen, Sara, James, Gail and the Miami Dade Police for the private escort.
Thanks to our great sponsors including SandyJames Productions, Publix, Leeds Endowment, Everglades Bicycle Club, Move United, and 100 Women Who Care.
Congratulations to everyone that participated. You’re all winners to us! Thank you for your continuous support.

 

2022 Veterans Day Parade – Calling All Veterans

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Hope you can come out on November 6 in West Palm Beach, FL and join Shifting Gears United FREEDOM Team for a day on honoring our Veterans in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.. Below is the poster with details ??

Please only reply if you plan on attending (by Nov 4th – like to have an approximate head count) You don’t have to be a veteran to participate and celebrate our Heroes. You can participate in your daily chair, handcycle, or walking – whatever works for you.

We will be with Project 425 again this year with the helicopter and tanks that are on display at our Freedom Coast Ride.

Let’s honor each and every veteran. We have small flags for everyone to carry and to put on your handcycle flag poles.

PS: If you need a ride – call me or schedule with Palm Tram. Everyone is invited. Call or email with any questions.

We look forward to having you join us!

Jacqui Kapinowski
732-236-3576
jacqui@shiftinggearesunited.org

2022 Veterans Day Parade Poster

Freedom Team Kayak Clinic – October 2022

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Perfect weather to host our local FREEDOM Team of Wounded Veterans® for a day of kayaking on the intercostal. Everyone was AMAZING!
Thank you to North Palm Beach Rowing Club, our volunteers and the BEST team of volunteers and athletes!

SGU Hosts Kayak Clinic for iCare

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This is one for the books. A day that will live in my heart forever. These young adults continue to show off their kayaking skills and to witness the growth and confidence.

To see the improvements, while others never been in a kayak or in the water. WOW – the emotions to witness the fear but the love of being in the kayak. Once in the kayak and felt comfortable the fear went away. This was huge accomplishment.

I can’t say enough about ICARE Program – Sea Turtle Adventures and your work in our community.

Thanks to our Paul the best Coach and mentor that works miracles with each group.
Shifting Gears United, we truly have an outstanding team.
Ray & Joe for being our safety launch
Harry, Lanny, Greg Weisman, Jock, Corky, thank you! Huge thank you to North Palm Beach Rowing Club.
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SGU Hosts ELS Center of Excellence Summer Camp

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Els Center of Excellence host a summer camp.
June 2022

Shifting Gears United was invited as a community partner to introduce handcycling and recumbent cycling to the ELS students. Our day with the ELS students was exciting for them, and an amazing experience for the SGU staff and volunteers. Having the opportunity to teach, mentor and witness these young souls confidence grow immensely in a few hours is indescribable. The laughter and joy of learning something new for all of us. We had one student, first time EVER completing any activity.

About The ELS Center of Excellence
Els for Autism® is a game-changing resource, delivering and facilitating programs that are leading examples of what can be available to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are committed to better understanding the aspirations of people with autism spectrum disorder and helping them to fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives.