BORP News & Updates

March Newsletter

May 3, 2025

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The meteorites, a group of 8 players, pose in sports chairs after their last game with arms linked and smiles.

Blasting Off: The Meteorites’ First Nationals Was One to Remember

April 30, 2025

Congratulations to our women’s wheelchair basketball team, the BORP Bay Meteorites, on an incredible showing at their first-ever NWBA Nationals in Fort Wayne, Indiana this past weekend! Coming in as the 15th seed, this squad improved every game and pulled off two upset victories against

Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant

April 3, 2025

BORP receives $40,000 Quality of Life Grant from the Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation to support expanded outreach and engagement of people with paralysis in the Latino/a/x communities in the Bay Area. Reeve Fdn Award Press Release “We are honored to receive this award,” says

BORP March Madness!

April 2, 2025

March is always a big month for basketball—and BORP was no exception! We hosted two exciting tournaments this past month packed with skill, hustle, and community spirit. On March 8–9, two of our newly NWBA-registered teams, the Bay Area Ballerz and the Meteorites, hosted a

A player in a green and gold jersey grips the ball tightly while an opponent in a gray jersey attempts to block him. Both athletes are in motion, their sports wheelchairs colliding on the polished court.

BORP High Fives place Second at Paralyzed Veterans of America Tournament

March 4, 2025

The BORP High Fives wheelchair rugby team finished in 2nd place of Division II at the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) tournament held in Louisville, KY February 14 through 16. The tournament was open to Division I, II, and III teams of the US Wheelchair Rugby

A BORP player holds a ball above his head while he's guarded on defense. His teammate up the court looks toward him

BORP Wheelchair Basketball at UC Bears half-time

February 28, 2025

UC Basketball fans got a special treat on Wednesday (2/26/25) when BORP Adult Basketball players took over the court at halftime. Thank you to Kelly Cox at KLCƒotos for sharing these great photos of the event.

Rev Announcement

February 20, 2025

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February Newsletter

February 20, 2025

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For youth with low vision, the routes with bright pink and yellow holds offer better contrast and visibility. One of the girls had long decorated acrylic nails and surprised us by climbing very well. This is truly adaptive indoor rock climbing.

Building Confidence and Commumity: OFCY-Supported Outings for Blind and Low-Vision Youth

February 6, 2025

BORP has been organizing enrichment programming for blind and low-vision youth in Oakland for several years, providing meaningful opportunities for adventure, connection, and skill development. Each quarter, BORP staff plan a diverse range of outings for these teens, from outdoor adventures like hiking, beach trips,

Four people, one in a power chair, are crossing a flat accessible wooden boardwalk deeper into the redwood forest.

Discover Roy’s Redwood Trail for All

January 31, 2025

Discover Roy’s Redwoods Trail for All For a peaceful stroll through the redwoods, consider visiting Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve in Woodacre. A newly constructed trail now allows visitors of all abilities to experience the beauty of this old-growth redwood forest. Previously, only dirt trails

A goalball player in a blue jersey with the number 9 holds a blue ball aloft with one hand, preparing to throw. The player wears blackout goggles and stands in front of a goal net.

Celebrating the 27th Annual BORP Goalball Tournament

January 8, 2025

On December 7th, 2024 BORP hosted our 27th Annual Goalball Tournament, and it was a resounding success! Players traveled from across California to compete in this thrilling event and the only tournament of its kind in the region. The tournament wouldn’t have been possible without