Downriver Panthers
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Provides adaptive sports and recreational activities for people of all ages in southeastern Michigan. Though the group began in 1981 Downriver Panthers became a registered 501(c)3 in October of 2017.
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The history of Downriver Panthers is an inspiring story of a dedicated visionary and a group of athletes that succeeded in overcoming their disabilities and went on to become sports champions.
Downriver Panthers were originally established by Jon Call in 1981 as a group of six athletes known as the Truman P.O. H. I (Physically or Otherwise Health Impaired) Panthers. Jon Call was an Occupational Therapist dedicated to involve students with physical abilities in sports activities and make it fun at the same time. The Panthers went on to compete with other teams across the state. Two of the Panthers, with Jon’s coaching efforts even completed the 1987 New York Marathon!
As time went on the team expanded their membership, range of activities, and became a vital community resource for people of different abilities in the Downriver area.
Location: Downriver
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Category: Community Activities
Service: Adaptive Sports
Category: Community Activities
Service: Recreation Activities