When presented with a challenge, Beth Sanden has no problem rising to the occasion. The 63-year-old from San Clemente, Calif. is the first athlete with a disability to complete seven marathons on seven continents in a handcycle. Toss in April's marathon on the North Pole, and you can easily say she's raced the entire world. “I did this just to [...]
Editor’s note: Because Purpose2Play has been telling the stories of athletes, coaches, and fans for more than three years, we figure it’s about time to catch up with some of them to find out where they are now. As you’ll see, they’re still inspiring others and making the world a better place to live in. Where Are They Now? Catching [...]
Photo courtesy of Anthony Ianni March was a great month for Purpose2Play. We talked to a Yankees fan, who is walking from Florida to the Bronx to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project, and to honor his nephew who was killed in the 9/11 attacks. We chatted with U.S. Women's National Team star Meghan Klingenberg about her [...]
Beth Sanden celebrates the completion of her journey. Photo courtesy of Beth Sanden By Josh Jacques When Beth Sanden, 60, traveled to Antarctica in February, she used her 43-pound handcycle to complete a marathon. More importantly, she finished her 13-year journey to accomplish the unthinkable -- to become the first athlete with a disability to finish a full [...]