Monday, October 02, 2017

Father Gruba Tackles another Marathon

Madison Achilles member Father Dale Grubba competes in the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon on Sunday, Oct 1st, 2017

At age 77 he's still going strong


Huge congratulations for another awesome finish for 26.2 miles!



Monday, September 18, 2017

Achilles Fall Picnic 2017 -


We had a great turnout, super weather and delicious food. This is most of the folks at the picnic...just missing a few that needed to leave early.
Garner Park - Sept 17, 2017


Working dogs enjoying each other's company.
(L-R Beauty Guide Dog, Aurora Guide Dog, Karma Service Dog)


Sunday, September 11, 2016

The Madison Achilles Group enjoys a picnic together.
Sept 11, 2016


(Yummy food from KFC, sunshine from Mother nature)

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Everyone loves Ice Cream

The group enjoys ice cream together from Orange Leaf on a perfect and warm day!
June 16, 2016


Sunday, September 20, 2015

Team Achilles Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in Style

 Team Photo after lunch - notice the new 10 yr. Anniversary shirts (in blue)

 Handcycle/Wheelchair Team get to Celebrate with Dick Traum

And let's not forget the working dogs of Team Wisconsin
(Karma, Kanon, Elizabeth and Henna)
*awesome having Dee back in town with Henna

A few more fun photos from 10 Yr. Anniversary Party

 My favorite party.....Party Cake!!!

 Founder of Achilles International - Dick Traum came in from New York City

 Team Wisconsin Banner

Jim Cunningham displays proper place to "store your fork" before cake is cut.

Friday, July 31, 2015

Father Grubba gets new Handcycle in July


Father Grubba gets a spanky new and fast handcycle in July!
He will represent Team Wisconsin at the 2015 New York City Marathon in November.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Patty Zallar's Guide Dog Kanon makes Hero Dog Finalist

Patty's beautiful and hard working Guide Dog Kanon is selected to Hero Dog finalist this summer.