San Diego, CA – September 20, 2016 – The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) has announced the hire of Todd Setter as its new Director of Events, effective immediately.
The San Diego-based organization provides opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. CAF believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.
Todd joins Team CAF as an experienced professional who has held numerous leadership roles. Most recently, Setter was the Senior Vice President of Events for Ride 2 Recovery, a national nonprofit that supports injured veterans through cycling-based programs. Previously, he worked at ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer, a national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer, as the Director of Community Engagement. Plus, he was the National Director for the run/walk event series for the Colon Cancer Alliance.
Setter graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He spent the first part of his career working in the construction materials industry, taking on a variety of roles from business development to marketing and sales. He joined the nonprofit community in 2010, where he has been able to use the skills he learned from the for-profit world to better help nonprofit organizations leverage local resources and partnerships.
Excited for his new path, Challenged Athlete Foundation Director of Events Todd Setter said, “I have always been passionate about helping others in the local community and love being a part of organizations that truly make a difference in people’s lives. I am so excited to join the Challenged Athletes Foundation team and can’t wait to expand upon the incredible work that they do, while making a positive impact for even more individuals.”
Challenged Athletes Foundation CEO Ken Wheatley stated, “On behalf of Team CAF, we welcome Todd to the organization. I look forward to working together on the events that have been the foundation of CAF since the beginning like the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, plus looking forward to all of the experience he brings to the table from his previous endeavors to continue to grow the organization and help fulfill its mission.”
About the Challenged Athletes Foundation
The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy lifestyles. CAF believes that participation in physical activity at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $76 million has been raised and over 13,000 funding requests from people with physical challenges in all 50 states and dozens of countries have been satisfied. Additionally, CAF’s outreach efforts reach another 60,000 individuals each year. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give opportunities and support to those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles To learn more, visit challengedathletes.org or call 858-866-0959.
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