Annual Benefits
Events to directly support our adaptive programs
Annual Ability Ball coming October 4, 2025!
Join us for our annual fundraising event! Enjoy dinner and festivities along with both silent and live auctions as we celebrate the year's accomplishments.
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix-Mesa
1011 West Holmes Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
See our dedicated page for all the details.
24th Duck & Run nets $170,000 for charity!
Duck & Run Golf Tournament
Kierland Golf Resort
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Duck & Run Golf Committee runs an invite-only golf tournament which generously supports not only Arizona Disabled Sports but also Crowns of Courage and Suzy Foundation!
Save the date for 2026 Duranti Spaghetti Dinner!
February 20, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton in Mesa
Team Mesa Events
For individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Finding Nemo Jr presented June 5-7, 2025
The incredibly popular Team Mesa Off-Broadway theater production studied Finding Nemo, Jr. in 2025! This popular Disney movie was brought to life on the stage of Red Mountain High School by nearly 50 Team Mesa participants and dozes of RMHS student volunteers!
Teams Mesa & Chandler Fashion Show
Chandler Center for the Arts will roll out the red carpet for the cities of Mesa and Chandler Adaptive Programs! Following a fabulous luncheon with raffle and silent auction, models take center stage for a fabulous fashion show. This show puts a smile on everyone’s face as well as warms the heart as our models strut their stuff down the runway!
Join us September 20th for this annual tradition!
Tickets on sale August 12th!
Sports Competitions
Visit the Special Olympics Arizona Calendar to see all events that the Mesa Bulldogs will be competing in. Be sure to filter in the “Four Peaks” area to get information for our area.
Az Heat Events
For individuals with physical disabilities and/or visual impairments
2025 Ride & Row
Ride and Rows this summer season will be at Watson Lake, Prescott on May 21st, Kaibab Lake, Williams on July 16th, Lynx Lake, Prescott on Sep. 24th, and Tempe Town Lake on November 8th. We will be kayaking, cycling, and off-road cycling. Lunch will be provided. Sign up for one or all of our Ride and Row events this summer! If you require transportation, don’t worry our friends as AZSCIA got you covered. An email with the location and times will be sent out the Monday before the event with all the essential information. The cost is just $10 to participate! Be there or be square!
RIDE AND ROW SERIES DATES:
May 21st – Watson Lake, Prescott – 10AM – 3:30PM
July 16th – Kaibab Lake, Williams – 11AM – 4PM
Sept. 24th – Lynx Lake, Prescott – 11AM – 4:30PM
November 8th – Tempe Town Lake – 11AM – 4PM
2025 SkiAble Adaptive Alpine Experience
Location: Arizona Snowbowl - Flagstaff, AZ
Dates: February 2 - 4, 2025
Arizona Disabled Sports and High Country Adaptive Sports partner for the 2025 SkiAble Adaptive Alpine Experience brought to you in part by the TEGNA Foundation. This program provides an opportunity for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the freedom and thrill of the downhill sport.
