Posts Tagged ‘Golf’
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 [...]
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 [...]
RISE Golf is every Saturday 9am to 12pm
Reservations required by contacting Gary Pickle at gary@garypickle.com or 817-684-1128. This program is held at the North Texas Golf Center, located at 2101 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. Take I-35 (Stemmons Expressway) to Walnut Hill Lane, exit and go west, at the end of Walnut Hill Lane. The RISE goal for this program is [...]
RISE Adventures Golf is Rockin!
Kevin Wright Enjoys His Independence. Kevin and his mom, Denise, arrive at the North Texas Golf Center for their regular, weekly dose of RISE Golf. It’s an inspiration to see his strength, balance, coordination, confidence and golf skills improve. The picture speaks volumes. RISE Golf Knows No Language Barriers. Denise Wright has volunteered to make [...]
RISE Adventures Golf Program is a Dream Come True!
When Kevin Wright was born, his parents never dreamed that he would ever play golf. As a small child growing up, he never had the opportunity to become involved in any sports due to his disabilities, which include visual impairment and cerebral palsy. Now, thanks to RISE Adventures, Kevin is learning to play golf and [...]
November 2009 issue of the National Golf Course Owners Association Business Magazine features an in-depth article on the need for golf course owners to accommodate golfers with disabilities.
Article covers modified instruction, adaptive equipment, single rider golf carts, ADA compliance and access issues. This is a national publication. Awareness is increasing at the golf course ownership and management level. So, keep up your RISE golf participation! Our visibility at golf courses and driving ranges serves as a reminder that the disabled are golfers [...]
TEAM RISE participates in the Neuro Fitness Foundation Golf Fundraiser, November 9th.
To say the least none of us that played are avid golfers. I think you are supposed to play with a foursome but we didn’t know the rules so played, well, attempted to play with 6 golfers to support our great friends at NFF. Our group only attempted 7 holes and was finally requested to [...]
Tee it Up Anytime!
RISE golfers take advantage of “flex scheduling” and Tee it Up on Wednesday, August 5th at the North Texas Golf Center. If the regularly scheduled RISE golf event just doesn’t fit your schedule, get your buddies together and let’s go play when it’s convenient….for you! RISE provides everything: single rider cart, golf clubs, instruction, an [...]
Viewers Respond to Golf Story on TV
I saw the piece on Channel 5 news regarding your organization and am thrilled to know that it exists. My younger brother became paraplegic at age 19 and died in 2001 at 47. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and the East Tennessee hospitals often asked him to visit young patients who [...]
New Golfer Gives Thanks to RISE Golf Program
We would like to express our appreciation in getting Caleb involved with RISE. He really enjoyed his first adventure with you guys playing golf this past weekend. He had a lot of fun and said he wants to be able to do it again! He is excited to get involved and try some new things [...]
RISE Golf/Hand Cycle Picnic Recap
Saturday afternoon, April 11th was the third attempt to hold this event due to bad weather. The day started off cold and cloudy but the afternoon turned out nice. Attendance was down to what folks thought was going to be a bad weather day again but those in attendance had a great time. This was [...]
RISE Golf & Hand Cycling Picnic Rescheduled
Weather permitting, we will have our golf and hand cycle picnic on, Saturday, April 11.
Taking Reservations!
RISE Fishing with Andy, RISE Children’s Camping, Children’s Cast for Catfish, Children’s Addison Fish Derby, Hand Cycling, Golf, Scuba, and Sailing are taking reservations. RISE Rugby and Sled Hockey do not require reservations.
