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About The Action Foundation

Founded by Tim and Donna Swenson, The Action Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring individuals with mobility challenges can experience the freedom and adventure of the great outdoors.

Our Impact

Our Mission

Empowering outdoor exploration for individuals with unique mobility challenges.

At The Action Foundation, we believe that every individual, regardless of mobility challenges, deserves the freedom to explore and experience the outdoors. Our mission is to provide access through all-terrain mobility equipment, connect individuals with resources for adaptive outdoor experiences, and advocate for more accessible outdoor spaces on a national and global level.

Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, we are committed to breaking down barriers, fostering accessibility, and empowering individuals to embrace independence and adventure.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where individuals with mobility challenges experience adventure and independence through accessible outdoor exploration.

All types of terrain should be accessible—no matter your level of mobility. Through resources and partnerships, we create opportunities for limitless mobility and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Values

Commitment to providing access to outdoor exploration and adventures for individuals facing mobility challenges.

Supporting independence and limitless mobility through the provision of all-terrain wheelchairs.

Constantly seeking new ways to enhance accessibility and outdoor experiences for individuals with unique mobility challenges.

Working together with partners, communities, and stakeholders to create a more accessible and supportive environment for those with mobility challenges.

Ready to Support our mission?

Our foundation wouldn’t be what it is without the hard-working people behind it. Meet them below.

Our Board of Directors

Audra Klinkner

Executive Director
MPNA

Jon Kubat

Chair
Director of Sales
Hampton Ridge Financial

Troy Deutz

Vice Chair
Real Estate Agent
Edina Realty

Breanna Kosminskas

Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
Fagen, Inc.

Megan Gibson

Secretary
Occupational Therapist or MA, OTR/L
Centracare

Paul Goode

Attorney
Raunchey, Louwagie, and Wellman PLLP

Taylor Huseby

Physical Therapist, DPT
SWWC

Matthew Pagano

Political Analyst
The Lukens Company

Rena Lawrence-Brown

Literacy and Numeracy Support Teacher
College Pierre Elliot Trudeau

Jeremy "Opie" Lade

Head Coach
Team USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball
TopEnd Sports Representative

Mark Sannerud

Financial Advisor
Thrivent Financial

Dr. Stacy Frost

Director
Edward Jones

Joe Schmit

News Anchor
KSTP

Heidi Fier

Veteran Service Officer
Lyon County Veterans Affairs

Our Partners

Have questions or want to learn more?

Get in touch with us to see how you can be part of our mission.

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