43INC SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING David Vobora
Retired NFL linebacker and founder of Adaptive Training Foundation
Mission43 and Challenged Athletes Foundation-Idaho are pleased to host a very special 43INC Speaker Series featuring David Vobora. David was a standout football player at the University of Idaho before being drafted with the final pick in the 2008 NFL draft (termed “Mr. Irrelevant”). David has been anything but irrelevant as he went on to have a successful career with the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. After the NFL, David discovered a passion for helping veterans and adaptive athletes and founded the Adaptive Training Foundation.
The evening will begin with a CAF-Idaho Grant Night, where one lucky adaptive athlete will receive an amazing, customized piece of equipment. Then, we will sit down with David to discuss resilience, service, and the powerful connection between the military and adaptive athlete communities.
Space is limited so register today, you won’t want to miss it!
DETAILS
Date: Friday, April 28th, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location: Barber Park Education and Events Center
MEET OUR GUEST
Retired NFL linebacker, David Vobora was selected as the final pick in the 2008 Draft earning him the distinguished title of, "Mr. Irrelevant." After a successful 5-year career was abruptly ended by a devastating shoulder injury, David looked to redefine his identity outside of football.
Soon after, David met a quadruple amputee and military Veteran, Ssgt. Travis Mills. This chance encounter led to the launch of the innovative non-profit gym called the Adaptive Training Foundation in 2014.
Over the last 9+ years, David & his team at ATF have put more than 300+ adaptive athletes through their flagship 9-week REDEFINE program in Dallas, TX. David's groundbreaking work as a social entrepreneur has led him around the world as a keynote speaker for international corporations, TedX, a guest appearance on the Ellen Show, support from giant business moguls, and world leaders including the previous three US Presidents.
David has an unmatched ability to connect with people. He genuinely believes in others until they believe in themselves. He has the gift of making people feel loved for who they are and not for what they do or what they can provide.
"ADAPTIVE TRAINING FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE 100% COST-FREE ACCESS AND INCLUSION TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY EMPOWERING THEM THROUGH EXERCISE AND COMMUNITY"
Previous 43INC Speaker Series
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Mission43 was pleased to host another installment of the 43INC Speaker Series at the Boise Depot. In preparation for our annual 9/11 Miles of Remembrance 5K run, we welcomed Tim Brown, former FDNY Firefighter, and 9/11 survivor, to the stage to tell his inspirational story of service and sacrifice at Ground Zero. Listen and learn from Tim's message, and remember to NEVER FORGET September 11th, 2001.