More opportunity.
Built to last.
The mission stays the same: expand access to adaptive sports so athletes can find their place. What we build grows with the community. Here is what is available now and what is still taking shape.
Raising nowChicago Pickleball: Wheelie Big Dills
Every week on court. A season on the road.
What it takes to build the best wheelchair pickleball in the Chicago area, maybe the country.
$50,000our goal for the year ahead
A year of court time for 10 to 15 athletes a night, plus memberships for 10.
A season of tournament travel for the crew, through the 2027 US Open. See the road
Four nights on court every month for one athlete.
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Live today
A founding team of athletes and coaches, with decades in the adaptive sports community between them.
For years Alec helped cover these costs himself, one athlete at a time. The fund gives that work a shared home. Its first grants have supported athletes in Chicago.
A place to find your way into the community, explore the work, and get involved.
Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. See the IRS letter
The directory is in beta. Beta testers search by sport or location, find programs, grants and events, and tell us what is missing. Become a beta tester
Any adaptive athlete can apply for help with equipment, training, and travel, ambassador or not. Apply for a grant
The Hustle & Heart Fund works through ambassadors who help clubs, organizations and coaches build adaptive programs where they live. Juan Ortiz is the first, growing wheelchair pickleball in Chicago with Chicago Pickleball: Wheelie Big Dills, the crew we fund and support. Meet the crew
What we are strengthening
An upcoming store for adaptive sports gear and apparel. We are developing another way to serve the community and help sustain the work. About the shop
Strengthen the directory and the information behind it. Build resources that help athletes and families understand their options, and help programs reach the people they can serve.
Grow the partnerships that support participation. Sponsorship options are available now. See the levels
A wheelchair pickleball tournament presented by Adapt To Life, date and court to come, alongside monthly fundraiser tournaments with club members. See the Classic
Where we’re headed
Build the resources to support more athletes, sports, and communities. Listen to what people need rather than limiting the work to the projects we have today.
Publish annual impact and financials as we grow, so donors can see where the money went.
Learn from athletes and programs, share what is useful, and help more people understand the opportunities in adaptive sports.
Help build what comes next.
Know something the community needs? Bring it to us. Your experience, connections, or time and skills can help shape the work.