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Push InternationalJune/2010
In This Issue
Upcoming Fundraiser
Team Updates
New Therapy Gym
Campus Video
Music for Mobility
Sustainable Mobile Communities
Greetings!

We are so excited to update you on all of the excitement happening inside Push International! Over the past 4 months we'vteam 18 seatinge welcomed
3 teams of volunteers to Mexico, unloaded another container of donated equipment, traveled to new cities for equipment distribution, opened a new therapy gym, provided education to health care professionals in a Mexican hospital, added a new volunteer staff member, distributed equipment to over 80 people with disabilities in need, completed home modifications to increase accessibility in the home, held a beautiful fundraiser, attended a national conference and so much more!
Thank you for your continued support!
 
Sincerely,
Push International

 
Family Fishing 'Fun'draiser
Upcoming Fundraiser
Come enjoy a day of "fun"draising on the serene 101 acre private ranch while you take advantage of tournament quality fishing in Rainbow Falls 9 lakes.  
Bring your fishing gear, appetite, lawn chair, and a few friends!
Join us on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9am - 3pm in Sedalia, Colorado! Read More
 
Team Updates
Wheelchair distributions, custom home and equipment modifications, home visits, creative and integrative therapy interventions, hands on experiences, distributions in new cities...
Read all about our teams' adventures!
Team 16 - Univ. of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy
Team 17 - Colorado and Kansas
Team 18 - Univ. of Puget Sound Occupational Therapy
 
NEW Therapy Gym!
We cut the ribbon on the new Occupational Therapy Gym on May 25, 2010! Team 18 and the mothers in the rehab center opened the doors to an excited giggling group of special children waiting to enter the "Quarto de Juegos" (Room of Games). It was constructed to facilitate imaginative and integrative play opportunities for children and families with special needs.  Read more

kinyaCampus Video!
Click here to see a quick 1 minute video of what our shared facility in Mazatlan currently looks like!
 
Music for Mobility Fundraiser
April 2010
Eighteen year old, Ariana DeBoo, organized and performed in a beautiful 2.5 hour jazz concert as her High School Senior Project. We welcomed over 100 guests and all proceeds benefited Push International. Thank you for giving of your time and talents Ariana!
Hear Ariana sing!
Ariana Singing
 
You can help! 
We need YOU! Push International is currently looking for help with:
* Grant writing, fundraising, auction item procurement efforts
* Donated storage space to house mobility equipment in Washington for ~3months at a time until we have enough equipment to ship to Mexico.
* Spread the word about Push to your family and friends!

If you are able to help in these areas, please contact Bree Lair.