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		<title>North Texas Perspective Radio Show KSCS 96.3</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2010/07/15/north-texas-perspective-radio-show-kscs-96-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>The 2010 Texas Statewide Independent Living Conference was held at the Crowne Plaza Suites in Dallas, March 7-9th, 2010.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Spencer Larimore</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RISE Advocacy had a very busy June!</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/07/14/rise-advocacy-had-a-very-busy-june/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Spencer Larimore</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RISE Advocacy spoke with DARS, North Dallas Rotary Club, TOTA, Therapy 2000, Baylor SCI, and REACH last month. This month&#8217;s presentation is for the Veteran&#8217;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.]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteers Needed!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
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		<title>Major Corporate Update</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/02/12/major-corporate-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Gray</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter from Advocacy Director</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/01/16/letter-from-advocacy-director/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter from CEO</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/01/14/letter-from-ceo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/01/14/letter-from-ceo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RISE Appoints new Advocacy Director, Wayne Holt</title>
		<link>http://www.riseadventures.org/2009/01/14/new-advocacy-director-wayne-holt/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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