About Us
Our
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Our vision for AFM is to continue the welcoming, engaging environment that has made it a place where people with disabilities feel they belong. Building on the foundation Lucille has established, we aim to expand programs, introduce new activities, and sponsor additional community events. We want AFM to continue to be a place where friendships are formed, confidence grows, and fitness is fun.
About Andree:
I live in Boxborough with my husband and family. I have three adult children. My youngest, Michelle, is a long-time AFM athlete and my motivation for becoming an advocate for adaptive fitness and inclusion. I have spent many years supporting adaptive sports and fitness organizations and volunteering in the community. One of my great joys has been working out regularly alongside Michelle and encouraging her involvement in adaptive sports. We’ve participated together in adaptive biking, canoeing, and numerous 5K races as a duo with Team Hoyt New England. We also enjoy trail hikes and are advocates for the state’s Unpaved Trails for All initiative. Through these experiences, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the authenticity and joy that people with disabilities bring to every aspect of life. I’m passionate about helping others discover that same excitement for movement, community and inclusion.
About Jamie:
I live in Harvard with my husband and our two amazing kids. My daughter, Riley, affectionately known as “Smiley Riley” is an AFM athlete. We are a retired military family.
I am passionate about disability advocacy and have dedicated much of my professional and volunteer life to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. I am a Speech Pathologist and currently serve on the Commission for Disabilities and as a P2P volunteer for the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Recently, Andree and I co-founded Creating Community Connections, an initiative aimed at expanding recreational opportunities for young adults with intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities. Our goal is to provide greater support for caregivers.
As a parent of an AFM athlete, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact this community has on confidence, connection, and growth. Riley has never considered herself athletic, but after just a few classes at AFM, I watched her transform, gaining strength, joy, and pride in her accomplishments. She now participates in two classes a week and wouldn’t give them up for anything.