Your Donation Matters

Transform Lives Through Adventure

Every gift opens doors that were once closed.

For too many individuals with physical disabilities, outdoor recreation isn’t just challenging, it’s entirely out of reach. Cost barriers, equipment limitations and geographic isolation create walls that seem impossible to climb. But what if those walls could become doorways?

Your support makes the impossible possible.

When you support Adaptive Adventures, you’re investing in proven, systematic change that creates ripple effects far beyond individual participants.

Ready to transform lives through adventure?

Adaptive athlete sitting in the mechanical advantage seat fist-bumping Craig, Adaptive Adventures team member.

 The Adaptive Adventures Difference

Mobile Innovation: We bring world-class adaptive sports directly to communities nationwide, eliminating barriers.

Proven Results: Since 1999, we’ve served 100,000+ participants across the nation with measurable impact:

  • 90% report long-term quality of life improvements
  • 80% gain increased independence in their chosen sports
  • 650+ programs delivered annually at no cost to participants


Evidence-Based Approach:
Our Theory of Change demonstrates clear pathways from participation to systemic inclusion, supported by rigorous outcome tracking.

Ways to Give

Secure Online Giving: Our donation platform uses encryption and is PCI-compliant for your security.

Planned Giving Options:

  • Bequests: Include Adaptive Adventures in your will or trust
  • Retirement Assets: Name us as beneficiary of IRA/401k accounts
  • Appreciated Securities: Donate stocks to avoid capital gains taxes
  • Life Insurance: Make us a beneficiary or transfer ownership


Contact our Development team at 303-879-0674 or Jessica.Rutherford@AdaptiveAdventures.org to discuss planned giving opportunities.

Financial Transparency

Tax Information: Adaptive Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-1512653). Your gift is fully tax-deductible. You will receive a tax receipt for all donations.

Financial Stewardship: View our Annual Financial Report to see exactly how your dollars create impact. We maintain the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Theory of Change infographic for Adaptive Adventures showing a roadmap to inclusive outdoor recreation for individuals with disabilities. The visual flows from bottom to top, starting with foundational inputs and activities, leading to measurable outputs, and culminating in short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes. At the bottom, the Inputs section lists required resources including human resources (10+ staff members and volunteers), financial resources from grants and donations, equipment and infrastructure (mobile trailers and adaptive equipment), partnerships with 180+ organizations, and knowledge from 25+ years of experience. The Activities section in the center displays icons representing 12 core programs: Mobile Program Delivery, Free Programming, Inclusion Training, Mentor Training, Program Sustainability, Health and Wellness Initiatives, Research and Impact Measurement, Policy Influence, Community Events, Virtual Offerings, Advocacy and Awareness, Equipment Innovation, Global Expansion, Cultural Campaigns, and Leadership Development. Two illustrated figures show adaptive cycling and adaptive paddling. The Outputs section shows quantified results: 650+ adaptive sports programs annually serving 3,900+ unique participants, provision of 750+ types of adaptive equipment, collaboration with 180+ organizations, and training of 500+ professionals annually. Additional metrics include 80% of participants reporting increased independence, establishment of 10 sustainable programs, 85% of participants showing improved physical health, 75% reporting enhanced mental health, training of 50+ adaptive athlete mentors, and development of 6+ new adaptive equipment innovations. The top section displays three outcome timeframes. Short-term outcomes include increased participation, skill development, improved accessibility, community building, and awareness/education. Medium-term outcomes show enhanced independence, improved physical and mental health, sustainable programs, increased advocacy, and mentorship/leadership development. Long-term outcomes encompass improved quality of life, community inclusion, systemic change, and cultural shift. The Assumptions section on the right outlines underlying beliefs including participant eagerness to engage, community support availability, funding assumptions, and expected measurable improvements in well-being. Decorative elements include illustrated trees, cyclists, and outdoor recreation scenes reinforcing the adaptive sports theme.

The Adaptive Adventures App & Online Community
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Support Adaptive Adventures through Colorado Gives Day!

Your gift gets supercharged with a $1M+ Incentive Fund plus a special matching gift for early donors.

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GivingTuesday – a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity – is Tuesday Dec. 2nd.

Join the movement and give to Adaptive Adventures. Your support is crucial this year! You can help transform thousands of lives ✨

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ANNOUNCING 📣
New platform and event registration coming!
We’re getting so close! 🙌
As soon as the transition to the new online community and events are live you’ll see the fully built out calendar ✨

Stay tuned