CAF will recognize partners and challenged athletes for their trailblazing and inspirational achievements in the prior year. The topic is Courage and Perseverance. All rights reserved. Robert Andrew Kreinar (November 26, 1937 – July 16, 2012), known as Bob Babbitt, was a Hungarian-American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966 to 1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards. Articles, Challenged Athletes Foundation By Bob Babbitt September 3, 2014 Jim MacLaren – at one time the world’s fastest amputee triathlete – passed away on August 31, 2010 at the age of 47. His life was short but amazingly impactful. In recognition of many years of work, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) founder and IRONMAN Hall of Fame Inductee, Bob Babbitt will be presented with the award on October 19, 2018. In honor of our 27th anniversary, I'm pledging to donate $27 per day and ride, run or swim at least 27 miles per day between August 8th and October 18th. Bob Babbitt will share our final fundraising and mileage numbers. 92121, Challenged Athletes Foundation. As the co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Bob interacts with challenged athletes competing across the country and recognizes their need for competitive funding. Well, with his humor and humanity, Robin changed our world for the better every single day. The CAF raises money to help people… Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. 2020 Grant Distribution Facts and Figures 103 sports 50 states + Puerto Rico Ironman – Host – CAF Founder Bob Babbitt Bob Babbitt started racing triathlons way back when the earth was still cooling, in the late 1970’s. CAF is a 501c3 non-profit, Tax ID # 33-0739596. The mission of the Challenged… Not true. “Sport is a huge part of our identity, of who we are. It was a rare form of cancer which caused a grapefruit sized tumor to grow out of the sciatic nerve sheath. “I’m still in shock,” Babbitt said. Upcoming Events. To me a challenged athlete is a 300 pound person trying to squeeze into a pair of bike shorts!”. 11.6k Followers, 256 Following, 1,562 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Bob Babbitt (@babbittville) “All Rudy cares about,” joked Williams, “is that I’m his video game pimp.”, One year Rudy was honored with the Casey Martin Award, which is presented each year to a person who is inspirational to the disabled. 92121, Challenged Athletes Foundation. Tune in for a Final Wrap-Up of our 10-Week Community Challenge Presented by Vega. According to CAF founder Bob Babbitt, inspiration struck Stackman when he found himself standing with Williams, while the latter presented a set of running prosthetic legs to Jake Frank, an eight-year-old above-the-knee amputee. Co-Founder Challenged Athletes Foundation. Bob offers CAF another example of dedication and long hours. Operation Rebound supports wounded veterans and first responders. Though many considered his athletic career to be over, he turned his experience into a catalyst that launched him into great success in the world of endurance sports. Bob offers CAF another example of dedication and long hours. In the past year, CAF Co-Founder and Spokesperson, Bob Babbitt, has worked to further the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. “What will I feel like? In this episode I interviewed Bob Babbitt, Vice President and a Founding Board Member of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). With the CAF support, Jamie became a paracyclist, winning 2 medals in the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016! San Diego, Intimate discussions with Bob Babbitt. October 15, 2021. Their second guest was Bob Babbitt, co-founder of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). We talk about how CAF has changed the world for the better over the past 21 years. Co-Founder Competitor Magazine. Late last year, we worked side by side to support athletes competing and training in everything from endurance sports to baseball. They just participated in their first major race together in Sarasota - and won! They were Team Braveheart because Rudy had a business card that he created when he was seven years old that said on it ‘A Brave Heart is a powerful weapon.’, Rudy and Robin teamed up eleven times at the San Diego Triathlon Challenge with Scott Tinley on Team Braveheart;. Apr 30, 2012 - A young Rudy Garcia-Tolson with CAF co-founder Bob Babbitt, speaking at the San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC). When she nodded that it was, Robin lit up. Earlier this year, we formalized our partnership with CAF and are committed to empowering the dreams of challenged athletes around the world. — Bob on: Race week After the premiere the building, ‘We are Triathletes’ is set to launch in over 360 theaters throughout the US and Canada in early August! Oh…is this live?”. You sort of know what’s going to happen. Bob Babbitt and a few friends organized a fundraiser to buy an adaptive van for Jim, so he could still be independent, and CAF was born. Bob’s passion and creativity are great assets in the development of the CAF vision, as is his relentless promotion of this foundation. Bob has also been inducted into both the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame. Over the next two decades he helped to expand the reach of Competitor Magazine to 11 regions around the country and grew the monthly circulation of the publication to 500,000. CA Episode #16 of the Xtraordinary Living podcast is out. Her husband was talking to Bob Babbitt one day and the subject of the Paralympics came up. Andy Potts was on the 2004 US Olympic Triathlon Team. RSVP today! June 17, 2021. In the past year, CAF Co-Founder and Spokesperson, Bob Babbitt, has worked tirelessly as ever to further the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation. No, wait, it’s a person. Creator Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. The CAF raises money to help people with physical disabilities pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and competitive athletics. He embraced CAF and helped the world to understand that our athletes are unique and that they can accomplish anything. It is the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation or “CAF”. He also hosts CAF’s Heroes of Sport interview series that airs weekly on CAF’s Facebook page. They joined CAF co-founder Bob Babbitt to chat about how they came together as the first US Olympic triathlete/paratriathlete team. A Gathering of Heroes, Hearts, and Hope in Homes, Anywhere. Rudy is an amazing athlete. He did his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. San Diego, 100% is pleased to announce that we are the official Global Eyewear Partner of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. San Diego CAF: Robin Williams ‘Gave Us So Much Credibility’ by Alexander Nguyen August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014. The 15-year-old from Northern California traveled to the event on a CAF grant. This event was amazing. Bob Babbitt speaks with CAF legend Willie Stewart. Babbitt took some time out of his hectic schedule to talk about the evolution of the sport, his role in its history and race day predictions. CAF is a 501c3 non-profit, Tax ID # 33-0739596. The CAF’s mission is to provide support to individuals with physical disabilities so that they can live an active lifestyle. Bob Babbitt co-founded Competitor Magazine back in 1987. Join us at 9am PT for an engaging conversation with Bob Babbitt and CAF's dynamic "teen" duo Breezy Bochenek and Kelly Ray. A Celebration of Heroes, Heart & Hope Gala. Bob Babbitt. When he participated in the Malibu Triathlon on a relay team back in 1997 or so, he was the first ‘A’ list celebrity to embrace our sport and to participate on a relay team. He asked the reporter if the segment would be live, which meant that his sound bite could not be edited, that the reporter was actually walking a tightrope without a net. Bob offers CAF another example of dedication and long hours. Robin told me that Rudy could care less about his stature as a celebrity. CAF co-founder Bob Babbitt said Sam’s death hit everyone hard because his indomitable spirit was an inspiration to other young amputees. Robin, a very serious cyclist, did the 56 mile very hilly bike ride. Putting a live microphone in front of Robin Williams is like putting a piece of raw meat in front of a lion. www.BikeWearWorld.com and www.uRide.tv were on location in La Jolla, California for the annual Challenged Athlete Foundation's, San Diego Tri Challenge. A former standout athlete in high school, Willie lost his arm in 1980 during an unfortunate construction accident. A Celebration of Heart. Her left foot was paralyzed. Meet Bob Babbitt and come with us to Babbittville. All rights reserved. That was Robin. “Is this live?” Robin asked. said Bob Babbitt, CAF Co-Founder and Ambassador. 1 was here. Challenged Athletes Foundation – Bob Babbitt Challenged Athletes Foundation – Bob Babbitt What began as three friends’ kindness and compassion to help one athlete paralyzed in triathlon has now grown into a powerful current that has carried and supported those with physical challenges – empowering them to find community, confidence, and conviction. CA As a CAF supporter, I believe in the power of sport to empower lives, heal individuals and unite the world, especially in these times of crisis and conflict. This podcast is a shining example of Xtraordinary raw courage, perseverance and "never-quit" attitudes.In this episode I interviewed Bob Babbitt, Vice President and a Founding Board Member of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Bob Babbitt Host: Breakfast with Bob and Babbittville Radio. Bob Babbitt is the Executive Producer and the film will be premiering on Wednesday evening June 13th at the amazing Challenged Athletes Foundation Building. But that didn’t mean the guy couldn’t have a little fun. This year’s historic grant distribution spans across 103 different sports and activities including track & field, adaptive fitness training, blind surfing, wheelchair rugby, equestrian, sledge hockey and more. So it became our goal that if someone needed a piece of equipment, training, or travel, CAF would be there to help,” Bob says. – Bob Babbitt, CAF co-founder. Million Dollar Challenge. When you are Robin Williams you understand that the media will come out to La Jolla Cove on the morning of the San Diego Triathlon Challenge to interview you. One year a reporter asked Robin what he was going to feel like at the end of the 56 mile bike ride. I’ll feel like there is a river of sweat like Niagara Falls running down the crack of my ass. As a spokesperson, media personality, athlete advocate, and event emcee, Bob embodies the true spirit of the CAF community. When I think of Robin Williams and his amazing support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), there is no question in my mind that Robin had a huge impact on not only CAF, but on the sport of triathlon. As the co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Bob interacts with challenged athletes competing across the country and recognizes their need for competitive funding. Intimate discussions with Bob Babbitt. CAF provides opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. Casey Martin came on stage at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon and told the audience, “I usually like to give out this award since it’s named after me,” he said, “but someone performed last night in New York and flew all night because he wanted to present this award to Rudy.”, At that point Robin Williams came bounding out from backstage and said, “they call Rudy a challenged athlete because he’s missing his legs. You can listen to Bob on Babbitville Radio, a highly-acclaimed radio program and podcast showcasing the world’s best runners, triathletes, and cyclists. A Special Gathering of Hearts and Homes, Anywhere. 9591 Waples St. As the co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Bob interacts with challenged athletes competing across the country and recognizes their need for competitive funding. June 9, 2021. When he came to San Diego to participate in the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, he was teamed up with double above knee amputee Rudy Garcia–Tolson, who did the 1.2 mile swim, and with two time Ironman World Champion Scott Tinley who ran the 13.1 mile half marathon. Babbitt shared that as soon as Frank received the legs and put them on, both he and Williams played tag on the grass. Ironman - Host - CAF Founder Bob Babbitt Hosted by Rob Verhelst Bob Babbitt Enter the webinar room Enter room Your details will be forwarded to the webinar organizer, who might communicate with you regarding this event or … A Gathering of Heroes, Hearts, and Hope in Homes, Anywhere, A Special Gathering of Hearts and Homes, Anywhere, 9591 Waples St. One other fun Robin story that I will always cherish. Keeping People in the Game of Life through Sport - Bob Babbitt Posted on July 31 2014 Let us tell you about a place.