Company surprises local athlete with custom-fit sports equipment
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO), a City of Fort Collins Recreation Department program, was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from The Hartford for new adaptive sports equipment.
The grant enabled ARO, a member of the Move United member network, to purchase adaptive sports equipment, including one wheelchair-rugby chair, two sports wheelchairs, one all-terrain wheelchair and two recumbent bikes. ARO showcased the newly purchased equipment during the Paralympic Program & Equipment Expo yesterday at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Community members were invited to test out the new equipment, meet with ARO staff and learn about upcoming adaptive recreation programs…