GIVING BACK TO OTHERS

I begn volunteering at Adaptive Sports Connection in 2014. For me personaly, this has been great "synergy", combing helping others with sports I love. In the warm months it is kayaking and during the winter it is skiing. I was looking for a way to give back to the community in my semi - retirement years, as I have been extremely fortunate with a great career and many other gifts and blessings. As I spend time helping people with disabilites to enjoy these sports, the "payback" for me is greater than for the people I help....I see their smiles, their enjoyment and in some cases I hear them say " I can't do this activity !! " and I say " Yes you can, let me show you how !! ". The thank yous and in some cases the tears of joy from the people I work with are amazing !!  I'm participating in this fundrasing activity to allow us to continue to bring fun and enjoyment to many. many people with disabilites, Veterans, Wounded Warriors and others.        I would sincerely appreciate any contribution you can make.

Be part of helping veterans, children, and adults with disabilities focus on their Abilities through sports, outdoor, and therapeutic recreation. There is something transformational when the wheelchair is left behind for an adaptive sit ski - giving the athlete the ability to feel the swoosh. We are on a mission to fuel the human spirit - sports is the tool we use. By getting people out doing again, we are getting them on the road to freedom. This helps with all aspects of life - employment, happiness, self-esteem, socialization, and overall health and well-being.

 

We all know life can change in an instant. The unexpected happens - an accident that causes a spinal cord injury; cancer or diabetes that causes an amputation; war that causes an injury; birth defect that causes a malformation; neurological condition that causes immobility; stroke that causes partial paralysis; infection that causes vision impairment; substance abuse, dementia, brain injury, trauma, and any number of other conditions that cause cognitive and physical disabilities.

 

Boundless Hope on the Slopes is our social fundraising campaign - all funds go to support veterans, children and adults with disabilities participate in not only skiing, but kayaking, cycling, mountain biking, and sailing. It costs $400 to support one participant and we have over 1500 visits. We have grown 82% over the past two years and serve and partner with 12 School Systems; 5 hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, 12 veteran organizations, and 37 community and nonprofit organizations. Please help us reach our goal of $30,000 by donating and sharing!

 

"People with disabilities often put roadblocks up for themselves when they believe have they reached a point of no more improvement. Our experience with ASC has been so transforming in that we never felt like volunteers we worked with ever had those views of us and were always looking for ways to grow our skill and come alongside us to achieve things we didn’t think were possible." -ASC Participant and Family