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Adaptive Events for EVERY BODY

Platypus Adventures is a non-profit organization that creates adaptive opportunities for individuals with disabilities, building community, courage, and confidence one step at a time.

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Our Adventures

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Tri My Best Triathalon

Swim, Bike, and Run to the finishline in this adaptive adventure. With buddies on both sides and a community of people cheering along the way, youth of all abilities can gain a sense of pride and accomplishment by participating in our annual Tri My Best Triathalon.

About Tri My Best

Tri My Way Triathalon

This adaptive triathlon empowers adult athletes of all abilities to compete in an exciting swim, bike, and run event. Designed for inclusivity, participants can tailor the race to their strengths and enjoy the thrill of competition in a supportive environment.

About Tri My Way
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Workouts at the Junkyard

Platypus Adventures has teamed up with The Junkyard of Greenville to offer adaptive functional movement workouts for individuals 12 and older. Designed to meet diverse needs, these classes empower participants to build strength, confidence, and community.

About Junkyard Workouts
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Our Stories

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Cohen's Turn to Race

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Emily McGowan and her husband, Chris, have attended plenty of cross country meets for their oldest son, Cort, and soccer matches for their daughter, Laine, in recent years.

Saturday it was time for Cohen – their middle child – to have his turn.

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Addison swims during Tri My Best Triathalon

Addison's Achievement

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Our goal was to help Addison complete her first triathlon. None of us knew all that it would take to make that happen. After months of dedicated support and working with Therapy 360 they helped us not only prepare for the triathlon but provided her with what she needed to make that happen.

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Grant swims during Tri My Best Triathalon

Grant's Milestone

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When you have children the milestones seem like they are never going to happen, yet they're happening all around you with everyone else? But when you finally hit those milestones you wonder where did that time go? That is this moment today.

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We can only do what we do thanks to the life changing support of these partners.

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