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RISE End of Summer Bash V is Saturday, September 26th from 9am–4pm Meadowmere Park, Grapevine, Texas

Mark your calendars now to participate in over 20 RISE Programs at one location. Live Entertainment under the AMBUCS Tent, free food and drinks, and many more fun things to do! Sponsorship packages are still available by contacting Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.

I love RISE kayaking! 6/24/09

I went kayaking with RISE for the first time on Wednesday and I had a great time. I have wanted to try kayaking for some time now but could never manage to find the time. It finally happened this week and boy am I glad it did. We spent a couple hours paddling up and back down the river. The scenery was great and the company was pretty good as well. It was nice to look around and see nothing but water and trees. The guys from RISE were top notch. Whatever I needed they were there. They helped me in and out of the boat. They had plenty of cold water and spray bottles to keep us cool on the hot north Texas day. They also made sure I was stable and felt comfortable in the kayak, making as many adjustments to my seating as I needed along the way. I had never been in a kayak before so it took a little time to get me in the right spot. Like I said, I had a great time kayaking with RISE and I can’t wait for the next time.  To view more photos click here.

Andy Burton

RISE Fishing in the Dark 6/27/09

RISE Adventures fishing on a late Saturday night was a huge hit.  We all caught 5-6  sand bass in about three hours. The weather was great! We lowered lights into the water to attract minnows that would, in turn, attract the large fish.  We used minnow bait on a hook, waited a few minutes and BAM!-fish on!!!  I hadn’t fished in 15 years and the feeling of a fish grabbing my bait reminded me of being a kid again!  Andy’s boat is very accessible and Travis was very helpful with the equipment and baiting the hooks.   All in all, it was a really great time!

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Hand Cycling in South Fort Worth 6/24/09

We finally got a group of rider to get together in South Fort Worth.  Five RISE Rugby players, some friends, family and Peanut all came out to Pecan Valley Park in Benbrook.   It was a blast, but a little on the hot side.  The temperature was in the upper 90’s but the trail is almost all in the shade.  We planed the event late so there wasn’t any direct sun on us and we all brought our super sprayers from rugby, so we were all wet and cool.  The trail is about a 4 mile loop, but one of the parks is under construction so we had to double back.  It was no big deal though, but I hope that part of the trail opens soon.  The trail is very nice and smooth with some rolling hills and a few bridges that go over the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.  Overall it was a great bike ride and we all had fun.  If you are interested in going contact me and we will plan another ride.   slarimore@riseadventures.org

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RISE Discover Scuba, Saturday, July 11th, 2009 from 11am–4pm. SIGN UP NOW!

This program is for disabled persons over the age of 10 to experience the freedom the water gives all levels of physical disabilities. All equipment and professional instruction is provided in collaboration with Adventure Scuba. We still need experienced divers that want to help with this program to take the Adaptive Buddy Class. Like all RISE Programs everything is FREE, Adventure Scuba, Dive Buddies, and Diver Certification. The Program is held at the North Lake College Aquatic Center, 5001 North Mac Arthur Blvd., Irving, 75038

Contact Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469-762-5075 and sign up now.

This is the only RISE Program that a Medical Release is required.

Documents You Need:
Doctor’s Release Required - (Fax to 469.442.1381)
Introduction to Adaptive Scuba

RISE Photography, Saturday, June 20th from 12–3pm, at the Dallas Arboretum SIGN UP NOW!

Free Admission and Food so sign up today by contacting Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.

RISE Golf has added a new Model T Disability Golf Cart. SIGN UP NOW!

Numerous dates and instruction are available on the RISE  Calendar. To make reservations contact Gary Pickle at gary@garypickle.com or 817-684-1128.

RISE Kayaking is every Wednesday from 6–8pm at the Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving. SIGN UP NOW!

RISE Kayaking is an excellent outdoor summer activity that anyone can do.   I’m s C-6 quad with limited hand grip and with in no time I was paddling nicely down the Trinity River.  RISE provided an adaptive glove that helped me grip the paddle with ease.  We also experimented with reverse duct tape that ended up working out the best.   The kayaks are very stable flat bottom boats so you don’t have to worry about tipping over and becoming Alligator gar food.  What’s an Alligator Gar you say?  Apparently there is a very large fish with a nasty mess of teeth living in the Trinity River, we did not see one but I will add some old photos to the gallery.   Other than the big, nasty fish that we didn’t see, the Trinity River is surrounded by beautiful trees that make you feel like you are far from the city!   I brought my wife and son and they had a blast!

Sam Houston Trail Park, 101 E. Interstate Highway 635, Irving, TX.

Take a nice trip down the Trinity River. To make reservations contact Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.

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RISE Sailing is certifying two disabled sailors to add to our growing program. SIGN UP NOW!

Numerous dates are available for this program. Contact Rick Brauer at rbrauer@riseadventures.org or 972.983.9169.

RISE Quad Rugby is every Friday night from 6–9pm at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center in Irving.

No reservations are required so come join us.

RISE Sled Hockey is every Saturday from 4–6pm at Addison Square Gardens in Addison

No reservations are required so come join in the fun in this exciting disability sport played on ice.

RISE Fishing has many more dates available this summer. SIGN UP NOW!

Contact Steve Carlson at 214.808.1065 or scarlson@riseadventures.org to make your reservations now.

RISE Handcycling Update

RISE Children’s, CAMP RISE Adventures held their first weekend outing on May 29th-30th, More Dates Available, SIGN UP NOW!

It was a great privilege for C & R Medical to host the first camping program for “Camp RISE Adventures”.

Camp Fire - Friday night sitting around watching the glow of the fire and cooking smores. Not to mention the learning experiences on trying to figure out how to erect the tents and setting up camp for the weekend. The weather was just perfect for camping.

Rifle Range - Saturday morning was spent at the range firing rifles and shotguns. Some say that this was the best part of the camping weekend. There were youngsters that were shooting a rifle for their first time and just to see the expression on their face after pulling the trigger was worth it all. For those that wanted to there was also opportunity to shoot a bow and arrow.

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RISE Airplane Rides, Saturday, October 10, 2009, Dallas Love Field Airport, 9am–1pm. SIGN UP NOW!

RISE is collaborating with Challenge Air to provide FREE 30 minute airplane rides. Any child or youth living with a physical disability or life-threatening illness may pre-register for the program by clicking here. Each disability can also take two friends or family on the flight. Make sure you tell them RISE sent you! Reservations are required online at challengeair.com. Here is a list of qualifying examples: Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Autism, Cancer, Leukemia, Sight/Hearing Impaired, and others.

To register go to www.challengeair.org or Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org.

RISE Water Skiing, Saturday, August 15, 2009, 9am – 3pm, SIGN UP NOW!

Advanced Water Skiing Collaboration with Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports.

When
Saturday, August 15th from 9am-3pm

Where
Pecan Cove
820 Shawnee Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Contact Blaine Bridgford at 214.803.9955 or Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075

RISE Marketing Packages NOW AVAILABLE!

Photography by JS Covington

It is been hard to keep up with the ever growing demand for brochures and marketing material on RISE Adventures Programs. We now have displays and brochures available for any hospital, therapeutic center, doctor’s office, or any other affiliation that works with physically challenged individuals. The brochures are two sided laminate, 4” x 9”, that introduce your constituency to FREE RISE Adaptive Programs. The displays come in two sizes; 11” x 14” stand up Plastic Display Stand with a brochure holder or a 1 Tier Brochure Rack 5” x 8”. These displays can easily be maintained by you or a RISE Staff Member will visit regularly to clean and restock the racks.

The displays are FREE so please contact Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075 to get yours today.

RISE is on Television, again!

Irving Community Television (ICTN) covered TEAM RISE versus the Dallas Harlequins able bodied rugby game. Parkscape is shown on local cable. This is great video

Texas Stampede Quad Rugby, this video Rocks!

Click the image below to save and download the Texas Stampede Quad Rugby Promo video! It’s worth the download time!

C & R Medical is proud to announce their sponsorship of the “United States Quad Rugby Association” (USQRA) National Developmental Team “Team USQRA”

This is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to facilitate the development of Wheelchair Rugby on the national level for the United States of America. This includes helping sponsor new players and teams learn the sport through instructional clinics, to training top level athletes and preparing our National team to represent the United States at elite international competition.

The sport of Wheelchair Rugby or Quad Rugby was introduced to the United States in 1982 as a quadriplegic equivalent to wheelchair basketball. Since this time, Quad Rugby has grown to become a truly international sport, with teams now competing from around the globe. There are now more than forty-five organized teams in the US not counting the many developmental teams and an estimated twenty international teams, as well as being a Paralympic Sport. Quad Rugby is without question the fastest growing wheelchair sport in the world.

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