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> Spina Bifida Association has recently announced 2009 Award Recipients!
The Spina Bifida Association has recently announced 2009 Award Recipients. Awards will be presented during the 36th Annual SBA Conference, Celebration Luncheon to be held on July 3rd in Orlando Florida. Massachusetts is the proud home of two recipients. Learn who they are by clicking here!
> Support a sbaMass Runner in the 37th Annual Falmouth Road Race! - Aug. 9, 2009
INTERESTED RUNNERS: On August 9th. Team sbaMass will again be participating in the Falmouth Road Race. Once again, our wonderful runners will dedicate themselves to raising funds and creating public awareness for sbaMass. Through the efforts of the 25 member team, we expect to raise over $30,000 for the sbaMass community. We are thrilled that most of Team sbaMass will be returning this year, but we still have room for a few more interested, fun loving and dedicated runners. And there is a great after race party! Contact Wendy Potts at wpotts@sbaMass.org or Ellen Heffernan-Dugan edugan@sbamass.org 888-479-1900 if you are interested in being a member of Team sbamass. Applications are due by July 1st. By running for sbaMass you contribute in large part to keeping our important programs running. For more information on the race log onto http://falmouthroadrace.kintera.org/. Thank you!
> Get ready for the 7th Annual sbaMass Summer Picnic - July 18, 2009!
Join us for the annual picnic at Danehy Park on July 18th! Food, fun for all and friends! Download the Announcement and Directions here. RSVP now by calling (888) 479-1900
> Missoula, MT -- May 7, 2009 – Climb4SpinaBifida is proud to report a successful recent summit of Mount Rainier by the Climbing 4 Spina Bifida team
Climbers Joe Lesson, Brian Janes and Gwen Hobbs spent four days on the mountain in a severe snowstorm before attempting and reaching the 14,411-feet summit April 20th. Read more here!
> PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES - MENTOR MATCH PROGRAM
More than 1,100,000 residents of Massachusetts have disabilities, and 70,000 of those individuals are youth ages 15 and under – individuals that will soon face major transitions with respect to continuing their education, obtaining employment, and integrating into the community.
Partner for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) has had a tremendous impact on youth with disabilities for over twenty years by connecting youth to adult role models (with and without disabilities) in one-to-one mentoring programs, peer and group mentoring programs. PYD is seeking to expand the number of mentees and mentors participating in their programs.
For more information: Visit PYD’s website: www.pyd.org or Contact Alex Freeman, Match Specialist; afreeman@pyd.org Phone: 617.556.4075 x 18; TTY: 617.314.2989
> MATCHING GIFTS - Make your contributions go further!
The sbaMass has a list of companies in Massachusetts that provide Matching Gifts for their employees. Download a list here. Check with the personnel department at your place of employment to see how the program works for your company. Review the requirements carefully as each program has its own requiremnts. Thank you for supporting sbaMass, its programs and services.
> Donate to sbaMass in Honor of a Special Occasion
Wedding, baby shower, bridal shower, birthday, bar/bat mitzvah, christening or baby-naming ceremony, anniversary, confirmation, graduation, holiday party, retirement or a employee recognition event.
Your guests will appreciate your gift to sbaMass and be touched by your generosity! Mark the moment with beautifully designed table cards. View a sample here (Word format)
For more information, download the information sheet (Word format) or contact Ellen Dugan, Operation Associate by calling (888) 479-1900 or by e-mail at edugan@sbamass.org
> Come Sailing with Us!! - Adaptive Sailing
At Piers Park Sailing Center, we have programs for people with disabilities for both adults and children ages 7-17. We have adaptive equipment which allows people with as little ability as a bicep, to sail our boats. Come enjoy the empowerment sailing can bring! Reasonable rates apply and our Youth Programs are free! Boat rides are available for groups.
Please call our Adaptive Coordinator, at 617-561-6677 or visit us online or to download applications at www.piersparksailing.org
> sbaMass Annual Benefits Program in Full Swing!
The sbaMass has updated its Annual Benefits Program. For more information and to find out how you tap into this financial resource, visit our Benefits page now!
> The Department of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program
The Division of State Parks and Recreation's Universal Access Program is dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts State Parks for visitors of all abilities. For more information, visit the DCR website!.
Announcements
- Penn State University needs Volunteers for a Research Study on relations between eating habits, obesity, and bowel habits among children with spina bifida
- Do Something Invites Young People to Apply for Community Project Grants
- Marci Trodella runs for her sister and MSBA!!
- Health Guide for Adults Living with Spina Bifida
- Action Alert - Our Advocacy Efforts Have Paid Off!
- Grants Available for Individuals with Physical Challenges in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts
- Applications Are Now Being Accepted to Join the MSBA Youth and Adults Group Planning Committee
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