End of Summer Bash VI Promo

The End of the Summer Bash is Saturday, September 25, 2010 9am – 3pm at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas.  This Free Event provides a variety of outdoor leisure activities for those in the community of all ages with physical disabilities and their families.

Activities: Water Skiing, Scuba Demonstration, Jet Skis, Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Disability Golf, Camping, Archery, Horseback Riding, Hand Cycling, Quad Rugby, Sled Hockey Equipment, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Face Painting, Remote Control Sailboats, Children’s Playground, Petting Zoo, Wood Carving, Silent Auction and much more…

Free food and drinks under the Grapevine AMBUC’s Food Court big tent.

Special Live Performances by JB Clark, and the Oak Lawn Symphonic & Marching Band.

Free Drawing for merchandise and gift-cards.

RISE is accepting preregistration for End of Summer Bash VI via email. Click on this link eosb@riseadventures.org and let us know how many folks in your group will be in attendance.

This years EOSB VI Title Sponsor is the Baylor Institute for Rehablitation.

Additional major contributors are: PepsiCo Enable, Southwest Airlines, Southwest Securities, Grapevine Parks & Recreastion Department, C&R Medical Supplies, and Lift-Aids.

We also appreciate the support of: Adventure Scuba, Hero’s on the Water, Classic Chevrolet, Pickles Custom Golf, Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports, John Horn’s Woodturning, Infinity Air, CIB Group, Backwoods, Grapevine AMBUCS, and Les Lacs Yacht Club.

CLICK HERE for a printable flyer for the event.

CLICK HERE for map.

WATCH SOME VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’ EVENT!

RISE Adventures 2010 Summer Program Schedule.

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Photography at the Dallas Arboretum April 3rd, 2010

Paul–we had a wonderful time with both Scott and the “Amy’s”!  Had an amazing lunch with them, and we weren’t crowded at all!  I know that when we arrived at the handicap lot, the parking staff were very helpful and said if there was no spot, which there was, that we could pull up and do a drop off and then one of us park and take the shuttle, which would have also been fine

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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. Read the rest of this entry »

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