Posts Tagged ‘non-profit’
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Push-A-Thon Fundraiser Benefiting the North Texas Cowboys Quad Rugby Team
The North Texas Cowboyswheelchair rugby team had a push-a-thon fundraiser Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Capp Smith Park inWatauga, Texas. The team pushed on a one mile track for two hours. Lots of friends and family came out to cheer us on and donate to the team. The team would like to thank all of [...]
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 [...]
RISE is proud to announce the addition of two new volunteer staff members brought aboard to handle all Fundraising and Marketing! Welcome aboard Carly Gil and Julie Saeger!
RISE is proud to announce the addition of two new volunteer staff members brought aboard to handle all fundraising and marketing! Welcome aboard Carly Gil and Julie Saeger! Julie is a long time friend and top sales representative for a few of my commercial businesses. Carly was the youngest Ms. Texas ever in 1995 and [...]
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 [...]
Southern Methodist University Track Team Raises Funds in their Change Drive!
The Women’s SMU track team held a change drive last fall and collected $722. They chose RISE Adventures to be their favorite no-profit organization and donated us the money. Two members, Lauren Kuhner and Kylie Spurgeon, of the Women’s SMU track team presented the check on Friday night at RISE Adventure’s quad rugby game. Kylie [...]
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 [...]
RISE Adventures Sailing on Lake Lewisville
What a great way to begin your Sunday morning, with RISE Sailing. We all put our sunscreen on, got out the lifejackets, and set sail from Pier 121 at 8am! We were back by 10:30am, just in time before the heat kicked in! Captain Don brought his son who helped with the sailing and a [...]
Main Street Days in Grapevine was lots of fun despite the weather
RISE had a great booth and signed up numerous physically challenged persons that now participate in programs. Thanks to RISE Title Sponsors, Connie Stauffer/Lift-Aids and Randy Smith/C&R Medical, Gary Pickle/RISE Golf Director, Rick Brauer/RISE Sailing Director, and Joel “Peanut” Hendrix, RISE Equipment Manager. A Special Thanks goes out to our great friends at the City [...]
RISE Photography schedules two more dates
Saturday May 23rd and June 20th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Dallas Arboretum
Camp RISE Adventures opens Friday May 15th
This is a real life camping in the experience, outdoors in tents, to teach children how to camp on their own. This inaugural camp is booked but there are still openings for additional dates so make your reservations now. »» More Camp RISE Information »» More Camp RISE Pictures
