Empower Young Athletes with Disabilities!
Illuminate the path for disabled athletes through awareness.
We Are Proud Recipients of
The Diana Award
The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. This recognition fuels our mission to empower young athletes and drive global change.
“Young people have the power to change the world.”
Run to Spread Good!
Run with us
We invite you to run for a great cause! You can collect donations for the TOFD association by participating in a charity run. With your contribution, electrical wheelchairs will be provided for disabled individuals to be independent.
50K+ USD
More than 50 thousand USD donations have been collected to date.
5+ Lives
Miles4Good has supported 5 tennis players to take regular tennis lessons and participate in national and international tournaments for the last 7 years.
A ton of Plastic Caps
We have recycled more than 300 thousand plastic bottle caps.
Be an ambassador
We believe that sports can give young disabled people more freedom and confidence. Become an ambassador for raising awareness for disabled youth and helping them get involved in sports. Spread the word and inspire others to support our cause.
Our champıons
meet some of our champions
You can help us raise awareness by running or help us spread the word by becoming an ambassador.
İrem KUŞ
“I have been a wheelchair tennis player since I was 15 years old. Tennis is a challenging sport for me, but achieving success through hard work and dedication is possible.
Over the course of 2 years spent in wheelchair tennis, I have gained quick thinking, endurance, patience, and confidence. Throughout this process, I’ve faced difficult moments, but when success is achieved, these challenges are forgotten.
Tennis has become not only a source of enjoyment through our individual efforts but also a pleasure supported by coaches, supporters, and family. The confidence that comes with being an athlete holds unique value for me.”
Kadir KILIÇ
“I first picked up a tennis racket when I was 13 years old. However, I started playing regularly from the age of 18.
Tennis brought about significant changes in my life, positively impacting my social life. Before tennis, I struggled with controlling myself, but now I’ve managed to learn anger management.
Moreover, throughout this process, I have learned to be patient and made significant progress in certain areas.”
İnci ERDEM
May Her soul rest in peace
“Inci ERDEM had a special place in everyone’s heart with her kindness and positive energy.
Her participation in training sessions with discipline and great enthusiasm reflected the strength of her character.
With her calm and loving demeanor, İnci was not just a tennis player but also a friend and a source of inspiration.
We miss her more with each passing day and continue to keep her memory alive in our hearts.”
Şuranur ERTEKİN
“I started playing tennis when I was 13 years old. Prior to tennis, I was a person lacking in confidence. However, tennis brought about a significant change in my life. Each practice and every match increased my energy and self-assurance.
Moreover, through tennis, I learned how important differences are in life. Every opponent, every game, added beautiful colors to my life. Tennis has become not just a sport for me but also a way of life. Representing our country at the International Junior Camp held in the Netherlands and subsequently in the tennis final tournament filled me with pride.”
About Us
Batu aydınlar
Embarking on this journey at the age of 8, we’ve gifted young disabled athletes with tennis wheelchairs and tennis lessons. Batu has been a TOFD member and school ambassador since 2017. Batu’s ultimate goal is to become a beacon of hope for all disabled children, removing obstacles and helping them cling to life with unwavering determination.
Meet Our Team of Experts
Can USTUNDAG
Can Üstündağ is a coach at the Fulya Acıbadem Athlete Health Center and has been the captain of the Adidas Runners Istanbul team since 2020.
He has coached triathlons for Yapı Kredi Bank, BKM, and Garanti Bank and has been the triathlon coach for Enerjisa since 2021.
Üstündağ has played an active role in aid and awareness campaigns such as #Movefortheplanet and #Wingsforlife.
Having overcome cancer twice and competed in the world’s toughest races, including the Ironman, Can Üstündağ serves as an inspiration to those battling cancer through his own story.
He describes himself as a coach who, by engaging in and encouraging sports, helps people seize the chance to survive, pursue their passions, and touch the lives of others.
Cihan Murat Hakimoğlu
Cihan Murat Hakimoğlu is a 4th Level Tennis Coach certified by the Turkish Tennis Federation. With a coaching background at Enka and German schools, Hakimoğlu is the founder of the Daikin Çubuklu Tennis Club and serves as the President of the Çubuklu Tennis Club Association.
Through the facilities provided at his club, Cihan Hakimoğlu has contributed to the development of disabled tennis sports in Turkey, establishing himself as a figure with significant experience in this field. He has assisted in the training of national disabled athletes and their successful representation on the international stage. Among these athletes, notable mentions include Fatih Karataş and Ebru Bulgurcu, who are ranked in the world rankings for Wheelchair Tennis.
Hakimoğlu’s efforts in promoting tennis for physically disabled individuals, raising awareness, and serving as a mentor for young athletes contribute to the development of other disabled athletes as well.
Onur TUMER
Onur Tümer serves as the Corporate Communications Manager at the Spinal Cord Paralytics Association of Turkey (TOFD).
The Spinal Cord Paralytics Association of Turkey is a dedicated non-governmental organization that operates to meet the needs of individuals experiencing spinal cord injuries across Turkey.
Within TOFD, Onur Tümer manages corporate relationships to ensure the flow of donations and aid while also developing strategies for their effective utilization.
Additionally, he coordinates projects, organizes workflow, and oversees TOFD’s e-commerce operations. Through his immense dedication and discipline, Onur Tümer significantly impacts the lives of numerous individuals with disabilities in Turkey, making TOFD one of the foremost organizations addressing the needs of individuals with mobility impairments.
We have collected over 300,000 bottle caps
Every cap collected contributes to providing wheelchairs and vital equipment for those in need, particularly individuals with disabilities. Our simple act of recycling makes a meaningful impact on their lives. Let’s collect caps together.
Support the Disabled Athletes
Cover their expenses
Support their education
remove obstacles
Take Action, Collect Caps!
Each cap collected serves as a vital piece of support
Join us in making a tangible difference through this simple yet impactful act of collecting caps—transforming recycled materials into opportunities and aiding those who need it most. Let’s take action together, one cap at a time, to create positive change and meaningful impact in the lives of others.
easy and accessible
We’ve established easily accessible Bottle Cap Collection Points
At Acıbadem Hospitals, schools, and numerous other locations, we’ve placed collection bins to make it convenient for everyone to show support. These collection points aim to encourage and facilitate effortless participation, allowing individuals to easily contribute by depositing bottle caps. Your involvement in this initiative helps us make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, especially individuals with disabilities
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