Ahead of the Achilles Hope & Possibility 4M, this panel sets the stage with powerful stories from Achilles members who share powerful stories of resilience, community, and the life changing impact of running and racing. From rebuilding confidence after trauma to discovering strength through adaptive sports, these athletes open up about overcoming obstacles with the support of Achilles and each other. Moderator: Jennie Platt (she/her), Chief Marketing Officer – TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Panelists: Ben Simmons (he/him), Achilles NYC Amputee Athlete Yasemin Kinis (she/her), Achilles NYC Racing Wheelchair Athlete Susan Pomerantz (she/her), Achilles NYC Blind Athlete Simone Sampaio (she/her), NYRR Group Training Coach and Achilles Guide #AchillesInternational #DisabilityAwareness #RunningCommunity #NYRR