Archive for the ‘Seasonal’ Category
Team RISE vs Dallas Harlequins Toys for Tots Quad Rugby Game Dec. 9th
TOYS FOR TOTS DEC. 9th It’s that time of year again. It’s time for RISE rugby to beat up on the Dallas Harlequins able body rugby team in the name of charity. We will be holding our annual wheelchair rugby match to benefit Toys for Tots on Friday Dec. 9th. The game will be held [...]
RISE had fun at the Dallas Scaregrounds!
I had never been to a Haunted House since I had started using a wheelchair so wasn’t sure what to expect. It was an amazing experience, kind of like a scary carnival! There were people in costumes walking around interacting with everybody, but never leaving character. After browsing around for a bit it was RISE’s [...]
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 [...]
Texas Rangers RISE Night at the Ballpark!
RISE is hosting two nights at “The Ballpark at Arlington Stadium” to enjoy a FREE Texas Rangers BaseballGame. Texas Rangers vs. Florida Marlins – Sunday, July 3rd, 7:05 pm and Texas Rangers vs. Los AngelesAngels – Sunday, August 28th, 7:05 pm. Tickets are FREE for persons with physical challenges and a few family members. Food, [...]
Halloween on Main Street Grapevine was held October 16, 2010 led by Traci Bryan
I always look forward to the Halloween Festival in downtown Grapevine each year. It is so much fun to see all the kiddos dressed up as their favorite fairy princess or evil villain. I was asked to do some face painting again and it always cracks me up because I am a quadriplegic & have limited hand and [...]
Photography at the Dallas Arboretum, Saturday, October 16, 2010-
The weather worked out perfect for picture taking at the Great Pumpkin Festival. It was difficult getting the entire group together at one time but those that did show up in the main group had a good time. The RISE 2011 Program Committee wants to expand this program by adding new venues. Scott Golem, RISE [...]
Haunted House at the Dallas Scaregrounds was a Blast!
We had a total of 28 in attendance at the Dallas Scare Grounds. What a blast!! We went through the haunted house twice. The first time I laughed the whole time, I was walking behind my daughter in law and getting the actors to scare her. She didn’t know I was doing that until we [...]
Spina-Bifida Easter Egg Hunt at Scotttish Rite
PepsiCo EnAble volunteers attended the RISE Adventures Spina Bifida Easter Egg Hunt at Scottish Rite Hospital on Saturday, March 27th. The kids and their families enjoyed food, drinks, face painting and arts and crafts. The Easter Bunny was in attendance and we wrapped up with a giant Easter Egg Hunt. We, as a group, really [...]
Halloween on Main Street, Friday Night, October 30th, Main Street Grapevine
Halloween on Main Street Grapevine was held Friday night October 30th. To support our collaborative partner, Grapevine Parks and Recreation, RISE manned the Face Painting Booth. Unforeseen circumstances came up the day of the event and I lost the majority of our volunteers and experienced face painters that were scheduled. The TEAM RISE Volunteers and [...]
RISE Haunted House was a Spooktacuar Event!
RISE Haunted House was held Saturday, October 10th, at the Dallas Scaregrounds. A cold, drizzly, evening didn’t dampen the spirits of the 82 folks that attended this third annual event. It was the first time for many to attend a haunted house in their wheelchair and children that have never been in a haunted house. [...]
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, [...]
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas Easter Egg Hunt
When Saturday, April 4th from 11am-1pm Where Scottish Rite Hospital 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, Texas 75219 Click here for directions. About Sponsored and facilitated by RISE Adventures this year in an effort to help our great friends at SBANT. If you would like to donate or provide needed services please contact Paul Gray at pgray@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!
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 RESERVATION ONLY. To make reservations please contact the appropriate RISE Program Director listed on the programs page. The following new programs are being set [...]
