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can USTUNDAG
Advisor
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 HAKIMOGLU
Advisor
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
Advisor
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.
Batu AYDINLAR
Project Lead
Embarking on this journey at the age of 8, we’ve gifted 5 young disabled individuals with tennis wheelchairs in a decade.
We’ve supported numerous disabled youth, paving the way for them to look toward the future with hope.
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.