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Santa Barbara local receives surprise grant from the Challenged Athletes Foundation

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Posted at 3:28 PM, Oct 18, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-18 18:28:10-04

While cyclists from the Million Dollar Challenge were at their Santa Barbara stop, Team USA Paralympic Sailing Team member Ryan Porteous received a surprise grant from the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

The foundation is currently hosting its 17th Annual Million Dollar Challenge. This challenge is a 7-day, 620-mile bike ride along the California coastline from San Fransisco to San Diego.

The event started on October 14 and aims to raise more than $2 million to help athletes with physical challenges worldwide gain access to sports.

Porteous received $2,000.

Currently, the cyclists are riding 86 miles from Santa Barbara to Santa Monica.