Posts Tagged ‘C & R Medical’
RISE Toys for Tots Fundraiser, December 3, 2010
The Dallas Morning News covered the Toys for Tots fundraiser scrimmage between the Dallas Harlequin able body rugby team vs. the Team RISE quad rugby team. Here is their story. The quad rugby players on the RISE Adventures team can’t move much of their body. They are in wheelchairs, paralyzed pretty much from the chest [...]
World Congress on Disabilities Dallas 2010
RISE did it big at this years World Congress on Disabilities. We setup all our equipment in a huge space at the back of the expo. We had hand cycles, kayaks, tents, water skis, jet skis, rugby chairs and our bus! Every hour or so we demo’d our different programs for small crowds of interested [...]
RISE 2nd Annual Awards Gala was held on Saturday, November 20, 2010.
The 2010 Award Winners were: Darrell Frank- RISE Equipment Support of the Year, Spencer Larimore- RISE Volunteer Support Staff of the Year, Chris Goad- RISE Event Assistant of the Year, Lea Stewart/Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, RISE Corporate Volunteer Group of the Year, Joel “Peanut” Hendrix- RISE Volunteer of the Year, Gary Pickle- RISE Program Director [...]
Thank You for the Amazing Camp Out!
Rich, Alex, and I wanted to let you know of the kindness, generosity, fun, and friendship that we were showered with this weekend at the home of Randy and Cathy Smith, owners of C&R Medical during the Rise Adventures camp out. We were all shown an incredible amount of love and opportunities at their beautiful [...]
Texas Cup Wheelchair Tournament Was Fun For All
The Irving “Texas Cup” wheelchair rugby tournament had a few teams canceled out but was still a very fun event for everyone involved. The North Texas Cowboys battled the Texas Stampede all weekend in three games won by the Stampeded. This was a much needed practice session for the Cowboys as they prepare for their [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Star-Telegram Profiles “Texas Cup” Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
The Texas Cup wheelchair rugby tournament was held at UTA on June 26th and 27th. The TIRR Houston Texans won the tournament with a clean sweep. Check out some photos taken by the Star Telegram. Click here for VIDEO MONTAGE. We all would like to thank UTA for providing the gym, all of the volunteers that [...]
REACH Water Sports Picnic, Saturday, June 26, 2010- Recap
TEAM RISE Staff, Sponsors, and Volunteers, From the bottom of my heart, I truly appreciate each and every one of you for your effort, presenting the REACH Water Sports Picnic. Your heartfelt compassion and unconditional support were truly inspiring. This was one of the best days of RISE Adventures short existence. I have written this [...]
Main Street Days Grapevine, May 21-23rd, Fun in the Sun!
Special Thanks goes to Portable Events for providing the awesome stage presentation. Check out this awesome set up at www.portableevents.com and tell Michael RISE sent you. Thanks to our other sponsors for their participation all weekend long; City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department, C & R Medical Supplies, Lift-Aids, Pickles Custom Golf, and Adventure [...]
C n R Medical Has Open House
C n R Medical had an open house in their new office building on May 14th. The new office space is beautifully decorated and the food at the open house was fantastic! C n R Medical is one of the biggest sponsors of RISE Adventures. Please support C n R Medical by getting your medical [...]
RISE Children’s Camping Tons of Fun!
A great time was had by all! It started off Friday night around the Camp Fire with the appearance of Mr. Dempsey (Santa-Claus) sharing stories, not to be out down by the S’Mores. Saturday morning after a great campers breakfast it was off to the Rifle Range. Each camper had an opportunity to fire the [...]
RISE Adventures First Annual, “Kickin’ off the Summer Bash I” CEO Recap:
The RISE First Annual “Kickin’ off the Summer Bash I” held May 1, 2010 at Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine, was truly blessed! After weeks of concern on the lingering winter weather and the forecast of storms for the weekend, no storms or rain ever occurred. The event was held to get first timers acclimated [...]
C&R Medical is on the Move.
Busy has taken on a whole new meaning for C&R as we have been moving to a new facility. But tired as we are, we are very excited to be in our new “home”. The location is convenient, and the offices are new and spacious. If you find yourself in our area, stop by and get [...]
Texas Thunder Quad Rugby Tournament, February 5-7th Great Results!
We would like to thank all of our volunteers and sponsors, The Texas Stampede, RISE, C & R Medical, Lift-Aids, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the City of Irving for helping put on an excellent tournament. Seven quad rugby teams from across the country came to the city of Irving to compete in this three [...]
Charity Fundraising Rugby Match is a Huge Success!
On Friday December 18, the Dallas Harlequins played Team RISE Adventures in a charity fund raising Quad rugby event. This year we gathered to help support two charities over the holidays. The event brought in tons of toys for Toys for Tots and some money for Triggers Toys. Both teams brought out numerous fans to [...]
Letter from the CEO
RISE is looking forward to taking the next step in providing a wide variety of therapeutic recreational programs in 2010. The organization turns three years old on March 22nd. Our growth has been phenomenal with over 7,500 persons attending our programs including participants, volunteers, staff, and sponsors. Our numerous collaborative partners and volunteers have allowed [...]
Lift-Aids and C & R Medical Remain the RISE Corporate Title Sponsor’s for 2010
I am very proud to announce that our two title sponsor have resigned for 2010. For two years these sponsors have been intimately involved in our programs, supported our infrastructure, and provided funding so allow RISE to not charge a fee for any of our programs. Please call these sponsors and support our mission by [...]
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 [...]
C & R Medical – RISE Title Sponsor
Without RISE Title Sponsors we would not be able to provide our programs for Free. Please support our sponsors by contacting them today! C & R Medical for all of your urological needs.
