Archive for the ‘Collaboration’ Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
Spina Bifida Water Sports Picnic was held Saturday, July 17th.
There are always way too many people to thank for their unconditional support. Without the financial support of C & R Medical Supplies & Lift-Aids and their personal involvement none of our free programs would be possible! It was over 100 degrees but the temperature did not dampen the spirits. The huge turnout of children [...]
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.
Advanced Water Ski Clinic, Saturday, June 19th
Man-o-man we sure had a lot of fun thanks to the folks at Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports! These guys are true professionals. They provided a beautiful private lake with pristine waters and one incredible boat to pull skiers. RISE volunteers gained valuable experience by doing that morning. We learned the proper way to fit participants [...]
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 [...]
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic was held on Saturday, May 30th
I just wanted to update you all on our hand cycle clinic that was held last Saturday for our Support Challenge Inspire participants. It was a huge success, especially considering that we had to reschedule the event due to weather. Thank you Angie, Heidi, Alina, and Alli for coming out to help!!! You gals were [...]
Spotlight on Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR)
Dr. Bruce and Lea Stewart were recently featured on WBS Channel 33 local news discussing the unfortunate accident paralyzing Dallas Cowboys scout Rich Beam. RISE is proud to support Dr. Ann Marie Warren, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR), to promote studies that may impact you. Do you have a spinal cord injury? Do these symptoms [...]
Spotlight on RISE Collaboration with the Scottish Rite Hospital (SRH)
RISE was very busy with our great friends at SRH this past month. RISE attended PALS meetings, the SRH Bike Rodeo and Child Safety Day, Scottish Rite to Play in conjunction with Get Kidz Fit 2009 at the Dallas Fair Park Centennial Building, and SRH Rite 2 Play.
RISE Collaboration/Third Annual Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic
RISE is collaborating with Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic, Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Bishop Lynch High School, contact Lea Stewart and let her know you are coming, (214) 820-9578 or LeaS@BaylorHealth.edu.
Scottish Rite to Play in conjunction with Get Kidz Fit 2009
Event is this Saturday, April 25th, at the Dallas Fair Park Centennial Building from 1:00-4:00pm, admission is free. RISE Adventures will have a display of equipment as well as information about our kids programs. Gary Pickle will be demonstrating disability golf. Click here for event flyer.
Spina-Bifida Easter Egg Picnic a Huge Success
The Spina-Bifida Association of Texas Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April 4th at the Scottish RITE Hospital. RISE sponsored the event this year. A lot of fun was had by all! A special thanks goes to our title sponsors, C & R Medical and Lift-Aids, Wendy Harvey/SBANT, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay EnABLE Volunteers, and the RISE staff [...]
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!
