Thank You Heroes!

YOU are indeed our Heroes! The Black & Red Bash was a spectacular evening surrounded by friends who came to give from their hearts. We are humbled by the selfless giving to support our participants and their families.

Looking around the room we saw a sea of black and red. There were smiles on every face. Laughter and excitement filled the room. It was apparent that this was going to be a special night. We could not imagine just how special it would be.

Through your ticket purchases, donations, sponsorships and magnanimous giving that evening more than $90,000 was raised to support our participants and families! Of that, over $22,000 was raised for the Lekotek program alone. That evening YOU set a giving record for the WDSRA Foundation!

Your generosity will contribute significantly to the fulfillment of the hopes and dreams of our families. Your support continues to inspire and humble us.

We thank YOU, our Heroes, for being by our side and for keeping our participants and families in your hearts!

Social Clubs have a Ball! 

Thanks to DJs Steve and Nick D. who kept the dance music going all night long. Special thanks to DJ Nick for adding to the fun with his lighting system. More photos from the evening can be found on our Facebook page. 

Gary United Methodist Church Receives Hall of Fame Award 

Finding appropriate, available space for programs in locations that are convenient for families is always a struggle. But since 1998, the Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton has kept their doors open for our athletes and participants.  

This year's WDSRA Foundation's Hall of Fame Award was presented to the Gary United Methodist Church. The presentation was made Saturday evening at The Black & Red Bash.

Congratulations Gary United Methodist Church! 

Meet Synergy Adaptive Athletics 

For more details, contact Adam at adamk@synergyaa.com or 630-681-0962 ext542. 

Summer Staffing Going on NOW

It's not too early to apply for summer jobs. There are several different opportunities and varying schedules including: seasonal (evenings & weekends), weekly, one-time special events, field trips, day camps (M-F 9am-3pm or 1/2 days), before and after care, swim lessons, etc. 

Everyone must apply online.  Apply for summer employment here. 

For more details, contact Wendy wendyc@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext577. 

TROOP Performance Date Change

Gardening and Growing Together 

Would you like to grow socially while learning how to garden? You can with our spring Growing Together program. You don't have to have a green thumb but you will learn to grow flowers, produce and a variety of plants all while hanging out with friends.  

North Central College is hosting its 9th annual Chords for Kids FREE concert. This is a special event created especially for children with autism and their families. Audience members are free to make noise and move around during the performance.

Saturday, March 7th @ 7pm

North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall  

171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville 

Wheelchair seating is available   

Admission is FREE, but tickets are required

For more information, call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit https://northcentralcollege.edu/news/children-autism-enjoy-chords-kids-concert-march-7 .