
Arik Gruber
My
Friends and Colleagues
This
November, I will be hand cycling the 42.2 km of one of the world's largest
Marathons – the NYC Marathon.
This
will not be my first time – in 2011 I completed the Marathon after a severe
crash, and returned in 2013 to complete it again, this time in one piece.
I
was severely injured in the Yom Kippur war and since then, sport has played a
major role in my life – for rehabilitation, recreation and empowerment. While
being an athlete, I met people from all over the world, with and without
disabilities and I have had the opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
I
have had a successful career as a lawyer specializing in tax and recently I
joined the board of directors of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, one
of the largest organizations in the world offering children and adults with
disabilities an opportunity to join the wonderful world of disabled sports.
The
center is in need of funds. While serving thousands of people and families
every year, it maintains a very strict budget of only 3.5M USD per year.
My
goal is to raise 60,000 USD for the purchase of much needed rehab and fitness
equipment for the center's new adapted fitness facility which is being built
these days.
My
biggest dream is to establish a hand cycle club for children with disabilities
at the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled. With your help – I will achieve
this dream.
Any
donation will be appreciated.
Yours,