Archive for the ‘Advocacy’ Category
Team RISE Will Participate in MDA’s MuscleWalk 2012!
RISE Adventures is participating in the MDA MuscleWalk on February 11th, 2012 8am-12pm. It is inside Cowboys Stadium so no need to worry about the weather. RISE will have a booth set up showing off our adaptive equipent for programs like Water Ski’ing, Handcycling, and Quad Rugby. Team RISE members on hand can meet many [...]
RISE Night at the Ballpark
Reserve for your FREE Game Tickets NOW! Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels – Sunday, August 28th, 7:05 PM. E-mail Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org.
Remaining Summer 2011 Adaptive Water Sports Picnics and Events
Hispanic Water Sports Picnic – Sunday, July 31st, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm — Contact Fatima Rangel at fatimameme@yahoo.com Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 6th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Dallas Junior Wheelchair Mavericks Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Hispanic Water Sports Picnic [...]
MDA and Children’s Medical Center 3rd Annual Knowledge to Success
It’s that time of year again when the Muscular Dystrophy Association pairs up with Children’s Medical Center in Dallas to present a day of opportunity to young adults living with neuromuscular diseases! RISE will have a booth and some equipment on display. When: Saturday, August 20, 2011 Where: Children’s Medical Center- Dallas Time: 10:00 am [...]
REACH Water Sports Picnic was a Success
I had the great opportunity to attend the REACH/Rise picnic out at Grapevine Lake. It was my first time attending a RISE event. It was unbelievable to see all the talent out there. My co-worker and her grandchildren went tubing it was awesome to see the smiles on their faces and all the fun they [...]
Camp TLC Load-up
I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to help load up campers attending Camp TLC and follow them as they road on buses to Camp John Marc. For many kids, it was their very first time time to attend camp, and you could see it in their tears and nervous smiles as they said [...]
RISE Summer Schedule
RISE Adventures, Summer Program Schedule, June-August 2011 All programs are FREE for persons with physical disabilities and family members! Programs Require Mandatory 48 Hour Advanced Online or Phone Reservations! Some dates are blacked out for group events. Check the RISE Calendar for availability. Group reservations are available at optional dates and times. Outdoor Programs, Weather [...]
North Texas Perspective Radio Show KSCS 96.3
RISE Outreach Director Mike Peters was interviewed by Hondo of North Texas Perspective on KSCS 96.3 The Texas Original. The show aired early one Sunday morning a few weeks back so we decided to upload it here.
The 2010 Texas Statewide Independent Living Conference was held at the Crowne Plaza Suites in Dallas, March 7-9th, 2010.
RISE received a special invitation from Paula Margeson/REACH to participate with a booth and hosting an adaptive recreational equipment workshop. Regina Blye/Executive Director/TXSILC hosted an excellent conference. We met new friends and recognized old faces. The RISE workshop was hosted by Paul Gray/CEO/RA. Spencer Larimore spoke about Quad Rugby and demonstrated the chairs used to [...]
RISE Advocacy had a very busy June!
RISE Advocacy spoke with DARS, North Dallas Rotary Club, TOTA, Therapy 2000, Baylor SCI, and REACH last month. This month’s presentation is for the Veteran’s Administration, if you would like a speaker to attend your function to advocate for disabilities and RISE Programs contact Stephanie Bowerman at sbowerman@riseadventures.org.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers! We need your support! Click here for details. To become a TEAM RISE Volunteer, click here. Thanks in advance for your support in helping us accomplish our mission!
Major Corporate Update
I founded RISE Adventures, Inc. on March 22, 2007 with the support of Steve Carlson. I am asked a lot of questions from our constituency about the overall status of RISE. As we approach our second birthday I felt it was important to provide a current corporate update. Transparency is important for all non-profit charitable [...]
Letter from Advocacy Director
Wow! I have to say that my first month with RISE Adventures has been a busy one. There are so many great things going on now and in the months ahead. I want to give you the opportunity to email me if you have any suggestions on certain groups you would like for me to [...]
Letter from CEO
RISE continues to surpass all of my expectations. We continue to push the envelope in developing quality adaptive programs on a regular schedule. The slow down in the economy has affected participation to some degree but our new programs will all be on the DART Paratransit line making them more accessible with quality, cost effective transportation. The [...]
RISE Appoints new Advocacy Director, Wayne Holt
Wayne Holt has been hired as the new RISE Advocacy Director. Wayne has been on the RISE Board of Directors since inception and wanted to be more involved as a full time employee to give back as a life long dream. Wayne is involved in fundraising, corporate functions, speaking engagements, and becoming more involved with the North [...]
