Riding her recumbent trike has become Rhonda Liddell’s ‘Meditation / Medication’—a powerful reminder of how adaptive sports can transform struggle into strength, community, and purpose.
Rider Stories: Lachelle Stevenson
After a neck and back injury forced her to give up running, Lachelle Stevenson discovered adaptive cycling—and with it, a renewed sense of freedom, strength, and community through World TEAM. Sports.
Rider Stories: Hilbert Potter
“Cycling gave me back a sense of freedom I thought I’d lost—proof that the human spirit can rise above any challenge.” — Hilbert Potter
Rider Stories: Frank Ryack Jr
As a veteran and adaptive athlete, Frank Rycak Jr discovered that cycling is more than a sport—it’s a pathway to healing, resilience, and the power of community.
Rider Stories: Charlie Pepinrivera
For veteran Charlie Pepinrivera, cycling isn’t just a sport—it’s the path that helped him heal, rebuild, and rediscover his purpose.
Rider Stories: Rick Smith
A powerful journey of resilience, rediscovery, and community, Rick Smith found new strength on the road to Gettysburg.
Rider Stories: Cordelia Wright
Diagnosed with MS in 2005, Cordelia Wright found strength, freedom, and community through adaptive cycling and the life-changing Face of America ride.
NFL Great Brian Mitchell Joins Decorated Army Veteran Ret. Col. Gregory Gadson for 19th Annual Face of America Cycling Challenge Presented by Osaic Foundation
Two iconic figures, NFL Great Brian Mitchell and decorated army veteran Colonel Gregory Gadson (retired), are preparing to cycle 110 miles in two days across three states in the nation’s most inspiring and inclusive cycling challenge, Face of America (FOA) presented by Osaic Foundation.
Adaptive Athlete and Top FOA Fundraiser Tara Corrigan Inspires As The “No Limits Tri-Paw”
In the midst of seemingly random circumstances where life feels hard and chaotic, all it takes is one moment to offer that shining glimmer of hope. For Virginia native, MaryPat (MP) Corrigan, hope looked like a little ball of dark fur with big, shining eyes and only three paws.
Face of America: Gettysburg Distributes 2023 Top Fundraising Awards and The Ricky Prine Exceptional Athlete Award
FOA’s Friday banquet serves as a time to recognize the top three individual fundraisers, top three corporate teams, and top 3 civilian teams. This year also saw the return of the Ricky Prine Exceptional Athlete Award.
Cycling Legend Greg LeMond To Attend Face of America: Gettysburg This April
World T.E.A.M. announces former professional cyclist and cycling ambassador, Greg LeMond will attend at this year’s Face of America
Eagles Fan and FOA Marshal Bill Soloway Nominates the 2022 Steelers Fan of the Year
Bill is a Philadelphia Eagles fan while Jim loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Jim had never been to a football game ever in his life. That all changed when Bill gave Jim the surprise of a lifetime.
FOA 2015 Alum Hopes to Encourage Others After Devastation by Hurricane Ian
This week’s feature was submitted by University of Central Florida student, Robert Haughn, who spoke with one of our past riders, Brian Steere, about his ordeal during Hurricane Ian last month. Brian Steere is no stranger to adversity. Steere had been living in Daytona Beach when his home was flooded during the events of Hurricane Ian. […]
PJ Walsh
Navy veteran PJ Walsh has competed in Adventure Team Challenge three times since 2015, once finishing first with a team of Marines. A skilled dental technician, while stationed in Bethesda, Maryland, Walsh provided dental care to members of the nation’s executive branch, including President Bill Clinton and his family. Walsh currently earns a living as a professional stand-up […]
Katie Hoyle
Katie Hoyle began as a volunteer with World T.E.A.M. at the 2016 Adventure Team Challenge, and was immediately hooked. Impressed by the inclusivity and teamwork displayed in Colorado, she continued to be involved with World T.E.A.M., working on Face of America Gettysburg and taking on a lead role in the planning of the 2017 Adventure […]
Leslie Kindling
Leslie Kindling was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she played soccer and ran track and field while in school. Attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, Leslie was a member of the varsity soccer team for three years and earned nine All-American honors in track and field. She took up to rock climbing […]
Jillian Harpin
Jillian Harpin grew up in Wolcott, Connecticut and graduated with a degree in finance from Bentley University. She was a typical 23 year old, working as a financial analyst, enjoying life and spending time hiking outside with her friends. In April 2016, she fell off of a third story balcony while on vacation in Mexico […]
Lew Meyer
83-year-old Lew Meyer from Washington State has been a regular Face of America Gettysburg participant. Holding multiple records in cross-country bicycling, Lew reports he rode to Gettysburg on his tandem bike “for those that didn’t come back.” On the back of his bike were strapped the boots from Corporal Jim “Seamus” Garrahy, a Gettysburg Marine Corps veteran […]
Michael Fuentespina
Michael Fuentespina lives each day with hearing loss, tinnitus and Post Traumatic Stress. An active-duty member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has served in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and across the world, Michael believes his experience and knowledge can help other adaptive veterans who are struggling with their life expectations and goals. A member of World T.E.A.M.’s […]
Col Gregory Gadson
Col. Gregory Gadson lettered four years as co-captain for his Army Black Knights football team at West Point. In 2007, the former defensive tackle was serving as Commander of the 2-32 Field Artillery Battalion in Baghdad, Iraq. Returning to base following a memorial service, a roadside bomb destroyed his vehicle, taking both legs and injuring […]