WAF Empathy Challenge - Brentwood, CA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, LOS ANGELES---The World Ability Federation managing directors travel to Los Angeles to support the efforts of the C Different Foundation in the C5K Walk/Run for the Visually Impaired.

The World Ability Federation provides the opportunity for fully sighted individuals to join the “Empathy Challenge” and run or walk alongside blind and visually impaired runners.  Each participant in the “Empathy Challenge” receive an “Empathy Challenge” t-shirt and blind fold, and are partnered with a sighted guide to give the experience of the challenge of running or walking a 5K without the benefit of sight.

Participants for the “Empathy Challenge” register for the C Different C5K Walk/Run.  All proceeds benefit the C∙Different Foundation, the non-profit organization that has made athletics accessible and a viable part of the lives of the blind and visually impaired. 

To support those who are blind or visually impaired, ALL media is welcomed and encouraged to attend and participate in this milestone event.

The World Ability Federation, NFP (www.worldabilityfederation.com) helps to bring focus to people’s ability rather than any disability.  The World Ability Federation is best known for the World Ability Awards Gala an annual international event that gives formal recognition to individuals and organizations that help people with disabilities. 

The C Different Foundation focuses on making triathlon and running races accessible to the blind or visually impaired and to inspire, educate and change the public’s perspective on this sector of society.  In addition, the foundation has given individuals opportunities to become independent and active despite their disabilities.