Team Advocates
AdaptX Advocate Program
Advocates carry the AdaptX mission into their own communities.
Applications open through December 4th
What Advocates Do
Five Actions That Build to a Capstone Project
Advocates are partners in the mission. Each action below is a way in. Over the year they add up to one project that is yours.
01
Grow Programs Locally
Help start adaptive fitness programs, or bring duo running demo days, Next Stride clinics and Unified 5Ks to your community.
02
Bring AdaptX Education to Gyms
Open the door for AdaptX education at your gym, YMCA, clinic or university.
03
Develop Creative Fundraising Ideas
Run fundraisers that engage people a Unified 5K may not.
04
Represent AdaptX in Races
Wear the mission at major events. Advocates get first access to our charity bibs.
05
Tackle Ambitious Goals
Take on a challenge big enough to tell a story.
Goal
Your Capstone Project
One event or initiative you build across the year, with AdaptX behind you.
The Capstone Project
One Project. A Full Year of Support.
An event or initiative aligned with the AdaptX mission that you work on throughout the year, with mentorship and support from AdaptX staff and resources.
We will shape the goal together so it fits your community and your calendar.
Run a Fundraiser
- Milestone campaigns
- Mileage pledges
- Gym and corporate challenges
- Business matches
- Community events
- Fund one blade, chair or clinic
Bring a Program Home
- Duo Running Demo Day
- Next Stride Clinic
- Unified 5K
Chase a Big Goal
Big goals tell a story. Stories raise money and change minds.
- Alec
- A run across Michigan, carrying the mission through every town.
- Zach
- A sub-10-hour IRONMAN as an athlete with dwarfism.
- You
- A first marathon. A duo race. A year of miles.
The Advocate Program
What Advocates Receive
You give your time and your network. We make sure you have what you need to do it well.
AdaptX Apparel Package
Gear to wear at races, events and in the gym.
Help with Race Registration Fees
Financial assistance so cost does not keep you off the start line.
Access to Charity Bibs
First access as our charity bib program grows into major events.
AdaptX Staff Support
Mentorship from our team through every stage of your Capstone Project.
Input on Our Grant Awards
Help decide which athletes receive grants, running blades and Hoyt Running Chairs.
From Award to Advocate
Mark Hulsey and Moses
Unified 5K Twin Cities, 2025
Mark and Moses receive a custom Hoyt Running Chair.
Two Weeks Later
They run 3:18 at Grandma’s Marathon and qualify for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Pay It Forward
Mark joins the AdaptX board. He runs a campaign that funds the next chair, then flies in to present it himself at the 2026 Unified 5K in Lancaster.
Next Steps
Become an AdaptX Advocate
Tell us who you are and what you want to take on. There is no wrong starting point.
Apply
Fill out the form. It takes about ten minutes.
Choose Your Focus
Programs, education, fundraising initiatives, events or a big goal. Decide what you're passionate about.
Set Your Goal
We will shape your Capstone Project together, around your community and your calendar.
Questions first? Email brendan@adaptx.org.