First blind person to run across the U.S. to speak at dinner

On Saturday, July 20, the inspirational Jason Romero will speak about what Hope & Possibility means to him, on the eve of the 4th annual Achilles Connecticut Hope & Possibility® 5K/10K/Fitness Walk/Kids Run, presented by Cigna. Jason will sign books at the conclusion of his talk.

The event will be held at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, CT at 6 PM. Admission includes dinner (generously donated by The Union Street Tavern), one drink coupon, and a tour of the brewery. Proceeds from this event support the Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter.

Visit the event page to purchase tickets.

About Jason Romero

Jason is an international keynote speaker who inspires and teaches audiences how to transform their Dreams into Reality. He is an author and the subject of a full-length documentary. The BBC, Today Show, Forbes and NPR are just some of the media outlets that have reported on his accomplishments. Jason has been a Paralympian on Team USA and placed 4th at the Paralympic World Marathon Championships in 2015. He holds 15 world records in ultra-running and mountain biking, has completed the Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles in Death Valley in July), Spartathlon (153 miles from Athens to Sparta), the Puerto Rico 150+ (183 miles across Puerto Rico), three IronMan Triathlons and the prestigious "Leadman Challenge" (a series of running and mountain biking events in Leadville, Colorado). In addition to his athletic pursuits, he has been an attorney and business executive holding the positions of General Manager for General Electric where he ran a $400 million dollar division. He has also been a VP of Global Operations for a Fortune 100 company and the CEO of a non-profit that helps children with Autism. He is best known for being is the 1st and only blind person to run across America; and his 59.5 day crossing, where he averaged 51.5 miles per day, still ranks as one of the top 10 fastest crossings in history (less than 300 people have crossed America on foot).

Jason has a philanthropic mission to inspire children and teach them: 1. that it is ok to feel and be different, and 2. that they are capable of accomplishing all their dreams. Jason has spoke to tens of thousands of children, he is in the process of planning the “I’m Possible World Tour” where he will visit 10 countries, speak at 60 schools and inspire thousands of youth.
To read more about Jason, visit www.relentlessromero.com

About Achilles Connecticut

Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter is a not-for-profit organization that partners able-bodied guides with individuals who have differing abilities in mainstream athletic events, such as walking, running, and triathlon. Headquartered in New York City, Achilles has been a presence in CT since the late 1980's, when Trisha Meili (I Am The Central Park Jogger) was a patient at Gaylord Speciality Healthcare and ran with the Achilles Chapter that was founded there in honor of Pat Griskus, an amputee Achilles athlete and Ironman.
Our mission is to enable people with all types of differing physical abilities (as well as emotional, developmental and medical conditions) to participate in mainstream athletics in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self-esteem, and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.
For more information about Achilles International's Connecticut Chapter, please visit www.achillesct.org.