On May 31, members of Realty ONE Group Esteem participated in the Dare to Adapt Charity Wheelchair Softball Tournament at the Pleasant Valley Road Athletic Complex. This event wasn’t about watching from the sidelines—it was about participation, empathy, and understanding the power of adaptive sports firsthand. 
For the tournament, our agents got into wheelchairs and took the field alongside others who experience adaptive athletics every day. It was an eye-opening reminder of how sport, inclusion, and community come together to change lives.
What Dare to Adapt Does for Our Community
Dare to Adapt, a program of Midwest Adaptive Sports, exists to create opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to participate in competitive and recreational sports. Their mission is rooted in one simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to compete, belong, and thrive through sport.
Through adaptive programs like wheelchair softball, Dare to Adapt supports individuals of all ages and abilities—building confidence, physical strength, and community connection. These programs don’t just create athletes; they create belonging and independence.
Learn more about their mission here:
https://www.midwestadaptivesports.org/daretoadaptwheelchairsoftball2025
Why Adaptive Sports Matter
Adaptive sports play a critical role in strengthening communities. They remove barriers, redefine what inclusion looks like, and create spaces where ability—not limitation—takes center stage.
For participants, adaptive athletics offer:
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Physical and mental health benefits
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Increased confidence and independence
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Social connection and teamwork
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A sense of normalcy and joy through competition
For those of us who had the opportunity to participate in this tournament, getting into a wheelchair changed our perspective. It reinforced the skill, strength, and determination required—and deepened our respect for the athletes who compete every day.
Participation Creates Understanding
This charity tournament was more than a fundraiser. It was an invitation to experience adaptive sports, not just support them. By participating, our agents gained a deeper appreciation for the challenges adaptive athletes navigate—and the importance of organizations like Dare to Adapt in making inclusive opportunities possible.
Events like this build empathy, awareness, and long-term community support. They show what happens when people choose to engage, learn, and grow together.
Why This Matters to Realty ONE Group Esteem
At Realty ONE Group Esteem, community impact means showing up—not just in words, but in action. Supporting organizations like Dare to Adapt aligns with our belief that strong communities are inclusive communities.
Whether it’s supporting schools, veterans, food pantries, community health, or adaptive sports, we are proud to stand alongside organizations that lead with purpose and create opportunities for all.
Moving Forward Together
The Dare to Adapt Charity Wheelchair Softball Tournament reminded us that inclusion starts with participation and understanding. We’re grateful for the chance to take part, to learn, and to support a mission that strengthens lives across our community.
When people of all abilities are given the opportunity to compete and connect, everyone benefits. And that’s the kind of impact worth supporting.
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