KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.

British Cyclist Christopher Day Completes Trans-USA Bicycle Ride to support KEEN Oxford.
  On March 6th, Christopher Day, uncle of a 12 year old KEEN Oxford athlete, began an amazing trek across the USA. He arrived at JFK airport a few days earlier, and met KEEN New York's Executive Director, Maggie Harrison. He then departed for his launch city, San Diego, California, where he purchased the bicycle he named "Old Bessie," which would be his constant companion for the next 79 days and 3323.9 miles.


 

KEEN Los Angeles's Executive Director, Eduardo Garcia, drove down to San Diego to see Chris off on his journey.










When he reached Phoenix, KEEN Phoenix Board President Henry Chan and Board Member Tom Mancuso showed him the sites.

He was greeted at the "finish line" at the South Lawn of the White House by KEEN USA Executive Director Kate Hurson and National Development Director Dillon Cox (our photographer). 











To celebrate his accomplishment, Chris enjoyed dinner at Washington Landmark, the Old Ebbitt Grill, with KEEN Founder Elliott Portnoy, who started KEEN in Oxford 25 years ago, KEEN Greater DC Executive Director Beata Okulska, Kate Hurson, and KEEN Greater DC Board Members BJ Corriveau and Charlie Gilbert. Old Bessie has gone into storage until we can arrange transport for her back to the UK. You can read more about Chris's epic journey on his facebook page.



 

KEEN Phoenix is delighted to announce it has been awarded a $5000 grant from Thunderbird Charities to support our new programming at the Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center.

Thank you, Thunderbird Charities!
 

KEEN is currently enrolling new athletes and new volunteers.

To enroll your child, please complete the new athlete enrollment form.

KEEN Phoenix sessions are held at:

Gompers Habilitation Center
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017

and

Virginia G Piper Sport & Fitness Center
5031 E Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Do you have a special talent/interest such as yoga, gymnastics, music, and art that you would be willing to share with others? KEEN Phoenix is looking for volunteers to share their talents with an amazing group of athletes.

To register as a volunteer, please complete the new volunteer registration form.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@keenphoenix.org or call Henry Chan at (602) 508-3939.

KEEN Phoenix
P.O. Box 45186
Phoenix, AZ 85064

phone: 602-508-3939
fax: 602-445-4962

info@keenphoenix.org