Letter from Craig 
President/CEO National Sports Center for the Disabled
Yes, this is a tough economy and many non-profits are struggling. The NSCD has been trimming expenses for the past year. In addition, all year round staff went to a short work week for the summer. We will make it through this challenge and continue to provide the programming and services that we are known for. Surprisingly, while our donors have been cutting back like everyone else, our events are doing well and providing a financial cushion that will carry over to next year. Even if you have to cut back your financial support of the NSCD, don't forget we have many volunteer opportunities. Financial storms come and go but volunteers make the difference in our operations and programs. Check out the opportunities at www.nscd.org. |
NSCD Kicks off Fall Soccer Season
Registration for the Fall 2009 Soccer Ability League began July 1, 2009. The soccer leagues, for kids with physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputations and others, will be held in 4 cities: Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and San Diego. The NSCD is also gearing up for a new league in Houston. Leagues are 8 - 10 weeks long and include weekly practices and games. For more information, please visit the NSCD website - www.nscd.org - or call the corporate office at 303.293.5711.
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Inability to pay need-not be a disability.
The NSCD provides services to all people regardless of their ability to pay. Your help is needed to build our scholarship fund.
Please give a gift to Sponsor-An-Athlete.
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NSCD Supporter Raises money his own way
Early in the year, the NSCD received a call from Alex Parrillo from Denver  who with no previous involvement with NSCD chose us to benefit from his efforts to raise money while participating in several triathlons and endurance races this summer. Alex told us that after many years of inactivity, he's come to appreciate and take advantage of his physical abilities a great deal in the last few years. He says, "Given that I've trained my body to race marathons and endurance-distance triathlons, I've decided to give back to others with disabilities by training and racing triathlon over 350 miles this summer while asking friends and family to donate to your great organization in recognition of my efforts." Alex has raised over $2,500 so far with a goal of $3,500 by the end of the summer - after 350+ miles he will have raced this summer! Check out his blog at www.gsadvrdr.com or to support his fundraising efforts, visit www.active.com/donate/350miles. Thank you Alex! |
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NSCD Board Member Named Chef de Mission for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
Steve Raymond, Senior Vice President of National Accounts for Disney and ESPN Media Networks and a NSCD Board Member, has been selected to serve as Chef de Mission of the U.S. Team for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to be held in Vancouver, Canada, March 12-21. As Chef de Mission, Raymond's role is to provide leadership to the U.S. Paralympic Team during the ten days of competition, as well as serve as the senior representative on behalf of the delegation with the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and other National Paralympic Committees (NPCs). "Steve Raymond is a great ambassador for the Paralympic movement both domestically and internationally," said Stephanie Streeter, USOC Acting Chief Executive Officer" "I am honored to be named Chef de Mission for the 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team," said Raymond. "I have seen first hand the incredible amount of effort and talent it takes to make the Paralympic Team. I am very humbled to help represent our country and the athletes in Vancouver." | |
National Sports Center for the Disabled
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Welcome Ameristar
The NSCD is excited to Welcome Ameristar Casino as a new corporate sponsor. Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas based gaming company. With their Black Hawk property's 33-story 536-room hotel and spa open to the public in October 2009, Ameristar will complete its transformation into a regional gaming and entertainment destination in Black Hawk. The luxury hotel will include ARA Spa, the only full-service spa in the area, more than 15,000 square feet of conference and meeting space, outdoor/indoor rooftop swimming pool and deck, and six restaurants/bars.
At every Ameristar location, Team Members more than doubled the national average participation rate in workplace charitable campaigns. The Company and its Team Members donated more than $9 million over the past few years to a wide array of nonprofit organizations.
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NSCD receives Paralympic Sport Club Designation
The NSCD is pleased to partner with US Paralympics as a Paralympic Sport Club in 3 locations: Denver, Kansas City, and Winter Park. Paralympic Sport Clubs are community-based programs developed to involve youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities in sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level. All programs and activities will be based in the community and are run by the local organization.
U.S. Paralympics is committed to working with community organizations, like the NSCD, across the United States to create 250 Paralympic Sport Clubs by 2012.
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Who are NSCD volunteers?
They come from all walks of life; they are teachers, construction workers, bankers, secretaries, students, nurses, and the list goes on. What they all have in common is a desire to have a positive impact in the life of a disabled person. NSCD volunteers universally agree that they receive much more from their volunteer experience than the time they give. It won't be long before there are students waiting for a volunteer ski or snowboard instructor to help them enjoy a wonderful winter experience. Won't you consider joining our dedicated group of volunteers for the 2009-2010 ski season visit www.nscd.org or call the volunteer office at 303-316-1546. |
Congratulations to Eric McCarty and his 12 year old son Cleveland who on July 24th reached their goal of summitting Long's Peak while biking to and from Boulder. They raised $2,000 for NSCD in the process - thanks guys! | |
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