Ainsley's Angels at Crescent City Classic 2026

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text![This podcast is best experienced on our YouTube channel, which includes pictures, names, titles, and subtitles for each of the people we interviewed.]Host Allison Gaillard introduces a different kind of Run Your Story podcast episode featuring Ainsley’s Angels participants from the Crescent City Classic, including Greater New Orleans members and families who traveled from Texas.Interviews with riders, runners, parents, and volunteers highlight how the organization creates inclusion not only during races but also through post-race community and celebration.Guests describe enjoying the crowd, costumes, encouragement, and the Ainsley’s Angels after-party, while sharing personal impacts such as increased community participation, friendships, and support for families of people with disabilities.John explains the chapter’s growth, equipment (18 chariots and two trail chairs), and fundraising model for race entries.Allison encourages listeners to join or start a chapter, promotes the launch of Ainsley’s Angels Southern Alabama with a first race on September 26, thanks supporters and partners, including UCP of Mobile and Gaillard Tech Services, and closes by urging others to help people “run their story.”Support the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!