Today I'd like to recognize an org in Texas that you can't mess with. Check it: twenty-one free adaptive sports programs for folks with physical disabilities in the Lone Star State.
[Right: a crew of Texans tackle the raucous world of sled hockey.]
We're talking camping, fishing, golf, handcycling, horseback riding, hunting, jet skiing, kayaking, quad rugby, sailing, swimming, water skiing—and of course—scuba diving.
It's all brought to you by RISE Adventures, a totally awesome nonprofit that provides sports opportunities for physically challenged individuals at no charge. In just two short years, those involved have secured funding and helped countless athletes find community and personal empowerment in the world of adaptive sports. RISE stands for Recovery, Inspiration, Success, and Empowerment.
As Lea Stewart told the Dallas Morning News when asked about her involvement in wheelchair rugby, "it helps you focus on the ability and not the disability."
If you happen to live near Irving, TX, RISE is always looking for volunteers to help at events. You can also donate from afar to show your support for the athletes :)
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