Nonprofit Honors the Remarkable Achievements of Athletes, Volunteers and Coaches in Adaptive Sports
ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlazeSports America, a nonprofit organization founded after the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games and a leader in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, will host its annual Triumph of the Human Spirit Awards Gala on October 30, 2026. This year's event honors the organization's 30th anniversary and recognizes the athletes, coaches and volunteers who have made a lasting impact on the adaptive sports community.
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