[Cccnfbw] FW: NWABA Hits the Water for the First Time

Mon Jul 20 16:36:34 UTC 2015

If you are looking for some recreation opportunities, here are some pretty good ones. If we could get a team of seven together, it would be really cool to attend the trap shooting event in September.

From: Northwest Association for Blind Athletes [mailto:bhenry at nwaba.org] 
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 2:06 PM
To: corey.grandstaff at gmail.com
Subject: NWABA Hits the Water for the First Time

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July, 2015

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Get Involved Today - Help Change Lives!

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With Summer in full swing the NWABA is doing three to four events a week. Support these events through a donation today.

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August Upcoming Events

Seattle, WA

Youth Tandem Biking/Beep Baseball

August 3rd

Spokane, WA

Youth Sports

August 8th, 2015

Salem,OR

Youth Tandem Biking

August 27th, 2015

Greater Portland, OR/ Vancouver, WA

Adult Hike

August 5th, 2015

Adult Tandem Cycling

August 12th, 2015

Adult Beep Kickball

August 15th, 2015

Adult Water Sports

August 15th, 2015

Adult Tandem Cycling

August 26th, 2015

On-going Dragonboating Team Program

On-going Goalball Team Program

Concerts for a Cause 
Featuring Petty Fever

Camas, WA
August 11th, 2015

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2015 Trap Shootapalooza

Vancouver, WA
September 17th, 2015

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2015 Vision for Opportunities Fundraising Breakfast

Portland, OR
September 22nd, 2015

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Boise, ID

2015 Idaho Creating Opportunities Dinner & Auction

September 11th, 2015

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On-Going Goalball Team Program

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If you are interested in attending, volunteering, or supporting any of these events please email Carrie Scott at  <mailto:%20cscott at nwaba.org> cscott at nwaba.org or call 360.448.7254.

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Our Mission: To provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

Dear Corey,

Hope all is well with you!

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is in the midst of another busy summer full of programming for children, youth, adults and veterans who are blind and visually impaired. With the help of our volunteers, program partners, athletes and staff we planning to deliver more than 30 program events this summer. I look forward to sharing an update on our mission-impact with each of you this fall. If you are interested in getting more involved, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions at 360.718.2826 or bhenry at nwaba.org. Thank you so much for believing in our programs and helping us change lives!

Sincerely,

Billy Henry
Founder/Executive Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

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NWABA Starts Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding Program in July

 Throughout the year one question keeps popping up between participants, volunteers and staff:

When does the water program begin?

After researching, training, fundraising and shopping Northwest Association for Blind Athletes has an answer:

We start the Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding program in July!

NWABA is excited to be able to provide this life-changing opportunity, and expand our programs even more, to improve the quality of life for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

As we add new programs we reflect on our past. When the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes began it served 6 youth in Vancouver, WA with the one sport, Powerlifting. We now serve four states, more than 1,000 individuals of all ages and abilities, and deliver more than 10 different sports and recreational activities.

Think of the experiences and lessons that water sports are going to give!

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Nelson Mandela on Sport

Laureus World Sports Awards 2000, Monaco

"Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does... Sports can create hope where once there was only dispair." - Nelson Mandela

Check out this short video of Nelson Mandela speaking about the power of sport!

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You are Invited!

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NWABA Vision for Opportunities Fundraising Breakfast

Please join us on September 22nd, 2015 for our third annual Fundraising Breakfast, Vision for Opportunities at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland Oregon. Guests will get the opportunity to interact with athletes and volunteers while enjoying a delicious meal; powerful testimonials and so much more! All proceeds will support our mission to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

When: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Doors open: 7:30 am
Program: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Where: Multnomah Athletic Club

1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205

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What a NWABA Summer looks like

Fun, Learning, & Self-Confidence

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Summer is the period of time that NWABA staff and volunteers look forward to with fervor. Programs, programs, programs! While athletic opportunities are provided year-round the Summer is the time when children, youth and adults have more free time to muster the courage to try sport, often for the first time. The NWABA takes advantage of that bravery with a multitude of programs. On average, in the month of July, we hold 3-4 programs a week. In July alone there are programs in Vancouver, Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle, Missoula and Sandy.

Programs mean that youth who used to play sports can grow their skill and build confidence.

Programs mean that recently blinded adults can experience the joy of participating in sports and physical activity again.

Programs mean a lot of things. Mostly, programs means that our supporters, volunteers, and staff get to make the NWABA Mission – to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired – have a real impact in individuals lives.

Thank you for your support. Consider coming to check out one of these special events as a volunteer, participant or spectator.  <http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30271420/1190654473/66795833/0/48160/> Click here for our full list of announced events.

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Do you like good music?

Concerts for a Cause - Petty Fever

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Petty Fever, a multiple award winning tribute band will be rocking out at Camas Meadows Golf Course on Tuesday, August 11th and NWABA will be their beneficiary. It will be a fun day and we would love to have you there, either as a guest or a volunteer. To sign up as a volunteer please email Carrie Scott at  <mailto:cscott at nwaba.org> cscott at nwaba.org.

MVP Tables and tickets are available for $25 a ticket or $250 for a ten-person table. There you can expect the MVP treatment as you enjoy delicious food, the company of our Executive Director, Billy Henry, and a great view of the concert.

Date: Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
Gates open: 5:30 pm
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm

$5.00 suggested donation
All events are rain or shine.
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For more information, please email  <mailto:development at nwaba.org> development at nwaba.org or call 360.448.7254.

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