Challenge Alaska

05/25/2026

We proudly honor the service members who gave their lives defending our freedoms. Their sacrifice strengthens our commitment to serve our community with purpose, integrity, and gratitude.

05/22/2026

Attention Dads! Just a reminder that TODAY from 3:30 to 5:00 come and meet David Hirsch at Special Olympics Alaska to learn more about the Special Fathers Network and receive a free copy of his book. You will get to talk about what makes being a father to someone living with special needs such a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience.

The SFN U.S. Tour is a 30-day, 50-state, 66-stop tour to encourage greater farther involvement and provide resources to families touched by special needs and...

05/19/2026

📚 Are you a father raising a child living with a disability?

Join us Friday, May 22 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at the Special Olympics Alaska Jim Balamaci Training Center for a very special event featuring the Special Fathers Network — a mentoring program connecting caregivers raising children with special needs.

At this free event you’ll meet mentor fathers from the Special Fathers Network and connect with other caregivers in our community.

🔗 https://21stcenturydads.org/event/sfn-u-s-tour-stop-in-anchorage/

05/14/2026

Calling all Dads!

If you are a Dad raising a child living with disability, please consider joining us at Special Olympics Alaska on May 22nd to meet with David Hirsch, talk about his book, and learn about the Special Fathers Network. Anchorage is the second stop on the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30-day, 50-state, 66-stop tour, to build community and provide resources to families raising children with special needs. Registered attendees receive a complimentary copy of David's book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads.

Back in 2023 Challenge Alaska's Executive Director, Nate Boltz, was the guest on Episode 275 of The Dad to Dad podcast where he talked about his journey as the father of a daughter with special needs.

To check that podcast episode out, Please click here:

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-to-dad-275-nate-boltz-of-anchorage-ak-executive-director-at-challenge-alaska-father-of-two-including-one-with-spina-bifida--57181194

To register for this event, please go to:

https://21stcenturydads.org/

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! They're all headed to amazing places, and we know they'll carry the spirit of Challenge Alaska with them everywhere they go.

Dmitrii, Ski Race Team Athlete - Joining the ACT program in Anchorage
Bryn, Ski School Volunteer - UCLA to study Microbiology
Braden, Parasport Athlete - UAF to study Biochemistry
Aven, Ski School Volunteer - Clarkson University to play volleyball and study Biomedical Engineering
EJ, Ski Race Team Athlete - UAF for Urban Planning
Jolie, Ski School Volunteer - Clemson University for Nursing

05/07/2026

Come on out to Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill TONIGHT to support our Retro Film Night fundraiser! Watch amazing old school movies while supporting Challenge Alaska's adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation programs.

Our lineup starts with Happy Gilmore at 5:30pm! https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507650/

Then ends with Liar Liar at 8:30pm! https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507651/

We hope to see you tonight!

05/06/2026

Challenge Alaska's Retro Film Night Fundraiser is TOMORROW, come join the fun at Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill! Ticket sales support Challenge programs!

Happy Gilmore starts at 5:30pm: https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507650/

Liar Liar starts at 8:30pm: https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507651/

04/29/2026

We have another retro film playing on May 7th for our Retro Film Night Fundraiser!

Stop by Bear Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill to see Happy Gilmore (1995) on Thursday May 7th at 5:30pm. All while supporting a good cause!

There will be costumes, prizes, and plenty of laughs to go around.

Hope to see you there.

https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507650/

04/28/2026

Today, April 28, we come together to celebrate National Adaptive Sport Day. This day marks the anniversary of the signing of the regulations enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This legislation is the landmark civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in federally funded programs, including sports and recreation. This includes schools, universities, healthcare, social service organizations, and state or local government programs that receive federal financial assistance.

Challenge Alaska is a proud to be part of this movement and strives to create a community where athletes of all ability are welcome and can find a home through sport and recreation. Everyone can make a difference in their community. Volunteer with an adaptive sport organization. Share the message about inclusion and adaptive sport on social media. Help change the fact that people with disabilities remain some of the most underrepresented in sports and recreation.

04/27/2026

Challenge Alaska is hosting our annual Retro Film Night Fundraiser on May 7th at Bear Tooth. Raised funds go towards supporting people in Alaska living with disabilities through adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation.

Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill will be showing the retro film Liar Liar (1997) on Thursday May 7th at 8:30pm.

There will be costumes, prizes, and plenty of laughs to go around.

Stop by and show your support!

https://beartooththeatre.filmbot.com/purchase/1507651/