Meet some of our adapted sports athletes
At year’s end, we highlight athletes from our programs who embody hard work, dedication, and success. Each one Redefining Possible.
Michelle Wheeler
Currently a student at Penn State University pursuing her Master of Science degree, Michelle participates in PCAS sports programs like hand cycling, kayaking, and skiing.
Bernadette Giddens
Bernadette is an educator at Overbrook School for the Blind. Since joining PCAS in 1993, she’s participated in rowing, cycling, kayaking, sailing, climbing, skiing, and rollerblading.
Matt Wendig
Eighth-grader Matt is a PCAS Youth Track and Field competitive athlete who also skates for a sled hockey team and participates in swimming, adaptive gym, and wheelchair racing programs.
Will Chernets
A confident high school sophomore who loves the excitement of adaptive sports, Will rows with PCAS’ Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing program and is active in biking, basketball and sled hockey.
