RISE Photography, “Autumn at the Arboretum” 10/24/09

Nobody can say that photography is boring! I had a great time exploring this program for the first time at the Dallas Arboretum this past weekend. What can I say…, it was beautiful weather in the 70’s, sunny, clear skies, free admission into a well known tourist attraction where plant life and sculptures have more meaning than beauty, free lunch, fun entertainment from RISE volunteers, and most of all a new friendship with Michelle! Click Here to check out our photos and get a glimpse of what we experienced. I challenge you all to come try out this program and build your own memories and new friendships.   Lea

RISE End of Summer Bash V Smashes Attendance Record!

This year’s attendance more than doubled last years with 918 total persons in attendance; Disabilities 237, Family Members 344, Volunteers  220, and Vendors/Sponsors 117.  Thanks to everyone that attended and supported this year’s event. We would like to ask everyone to send us your stories, pictures, and comments about the event. We are also open to any constructive criticism to make improvements. Send pictures to slarimore@riseadventures.org.  Comments can be made online click here. To view the pictures already posted click here.

RISE Photography outing at the Dallas Arboretum

RISE Photography sponsored a Photography outing at the Dallas Arboretum on Saturday June 20^th.The event was free to participants and their companions thanks to Dallas Arboretum. People participating had fun taking pictures, enjoying the flora, making friends and grabbing a bite to eat at the end of the day.

You may ask your self is this place accessible? Yes. If you know anything about Stephanie Bowerman and Paul Gray, they do their homework. Yes there are some paths with steps, but there is always a winding paved trail that leads to the same place. Then you have people like Steve Carlson who decided to wheelie his chair down a stepped pathway. He is still here to talk about it.

The Photography outing was actually scheduled about two months earlier but had been rained out. The temperature on the day of the shoot was in the mid 90’s with not much of breeze. Despite that, people who went had a good time and have pictures to prove it.

The next photo shoot will be held sometime in October for the fall flower displays, keep an eye open for it in upcoming emails. The temps will be little warm so bring a cold water bottle. Other supplies to bring if you are heading out to the Dallas Arboretum whether with the RISE group or on your own include: extra batteries or film, a small tripod, hat, some snacks and comfortable shoes.

Scott Golem

Photographer volunteers with RISE

CLICK HERE for more photos of the event

RISE Photography Spends a Day at the Arboretum

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

To view more photos from the event CLICK HERE

RISE Photography schedules two more dates

Saturday May 23^rd and June 20^th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Dallas Arboretum

RISE Photography

Saturday, May 2nd and there is still space available. Admission is free for the entire family so make your reservations now by contacting Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469-762-5075.

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RISE Photography starts Saturday, May 2nd at the Dallas Arboretum

Join us at the Dallas Arboretum Saturday, May 2nd from 12-3pm in a beautiful environment for picture taking. Bring your camera and a friend. Entrance is FREE so make your reservations now by contacting Paul Gray @ pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075. Additional dates are being set.

Click here to view our Photography program.

Camp RISE is Under Construction!!

Camp RISE will open on Friday, May 15. Thanks to the generous donation of C & R Medical, including the land and construction costs, this camp will be accessible for all children with physical disabilities. The camp is located in Springtown, Texas. Sign up now for great camping experience.

Thank you C & R Medical, it’s going to be an incredible summer of outdoor fun at Camp RISE! I (Mike), TEAM RISE participant, thank you warmly!

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 organizations.

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Introducing our 2009 Program Schedule

RISE Adventures introduces our 2009 Program Schedule. This schedule will continually be updated throughout the year. It gives complete information on all existing programs. All programs that run January- March are RESERVATTION ONLY. To make reservations please contact the appropriate RISE Program Director listed on the programs page.

The following new programs are being set up but the dates will not be listed until March 15^th.

• Health & Fitness
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Jet Skiing
• Photography
• Scuba
• Seasonal
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• X-games