GLASA seeks an experienced fundraising professional with a successful track record and demonstrated experience developing and implementing creative strategies for increasing funding and support for mission-driven organizations.  Reporting to the Executive Director and leading a staff of one, the Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board to develop and further […]

Challenged Athletes Foundation and Össur are conducting a Running and Mobility Clinic “unlike any other” on Saturday August 17th starting at 9 am at Quad Indoor Sports in Evanston. All ages and abilities are welcome. REGISTER: Click Here VOLUNTEER: Click Here

GLASA’s Twilight 5K Run, Walk and Roll and FREE Children’s Fun Run will be held on Saturday September 7th at the Gorton Community Center beginning at 4:45pm.  Registration is open NOW!  Visit www.glasatwilight.org for more information.

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) is excited to announce that out of twenty-nine youth athletes chosen to participate in the 2018 International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) youth world games, eight are GLASA athletes.  The games will take place in Athlone, Ireland from Saturday, June 30th to Friday, July 6th, 2018. The following […]

Congratulations to Lake Forest College for earning a merit award for the “Sleds Are Coming” event benefiting GLASA.  Read the article: http://www.goforesters.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180116l6cyuw

Tatyana McFadden, a five-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon winner and highly decorated US Paralympian, will kick off the 10th Annual Twilight 5K Run, Walk and Roll on Saturday September 9th at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest, IL.  Tatyana has won four consecutive marathon grand slams (first place in Boston, Chicago, NYC and […]

GLASA Track and Field Coach, Dave Bogenschutz, was named Volunteer Coach of the Year by US Paralympic Track and Field.  Dave is “humble to have been chosen Volunteer Coach of the Year… Thank you all GLASA Track and Field athletes and coaches for being a part of this great team. Awards like this only happen […]

The Young Professionals Board of the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association is hosting its 1st annual Cornhole Tournament. Enjoy a summer afternoon with friends while raising money for Adaptive sports programming and competing in bags tournament for great prizes including Cubs tickets and more. The event ticket includes 3-hour open beer tap and tasty appetizers. […]