In 1978, Abilities United launched an Aquathon to raise funds for the agency. This is an annual event where approximately 500 swimmers, volunteers, and supporters of all abilities, swim in this fun, continuous swim relay to raise funds for Abilities United services provided to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The swimmers enjoy competitive and noncompetitive heats. There are corporate teams, individual teams, family teams, and even Abilities United program teams. Click here to read more about the Aquathon.
This year, James and Peyton will be swimming as part of the Children's Developmental Services (CDS) team! The CDS department oversees the operations of four programs:
- Early Intervention (for ages 0-3)
- Milestones Preschool (morning preschool and afternoon Pre-K programs)
- Therapy Clinic (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Socialization)
- After-School Socialization program
These programs help hundreds of families each year and I'm lucky to say that we are one of those families!
Peyton's autism has been a blessing of sorts for our family as it has led us to meet so many wonderful people, families, and organizations that work to help families in the areas with all our needs. The staff at Abilities United is amazing. They are so committed to the vision of the agency and to help the families; they truly have become part of our family!
Swimming in the Aquathon is our way of showing our tremendous gratitude towards Abilities United while having fun in the pool and raising funds for the agency.
Are you in the area? Join us in the pool on Sunday, September 8th!
when
Sunday, September 8, 2013, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
where
Nyquist Aquatic Center - West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
registration
$20 registration fee
Or, if you're unable to join us, then please consider supporting Peyton in our fundraising! I've committed to raise $1,000 this year. For every $1,000 raised by a swimmer, that swimmer will be automatically entered to win an iPad! Should we happen to win the iPad, we would donate it to be used in the classroom (currently, one of the teachers brings in her own iPad to use in class).
Click here to visit Peyton's page to make an online donation, or leave a comment if you prefer to write a check and I will send you instructions. All gifts are 100% tax deductible and if your company has a matching program, that would be wonderful too!
Thank you so much for your support everyone!
Swimming in the Aquathon is our way of showing our tremendous gratitude towards Abilities United while having fun in the pool and raising funds for the agency.
Are you in the area? Join us in the pool on Sunday, September 8th!
when
Sunday, September 8, 2013, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
where
Nyquist Aquatic Center - West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
registration
$20 registration fee
Or, if you're unable to join us, then please consider supporting Peyton in our fundraising! I've committed to raise $1,000 this year. For every $1,000 raised by a swimmer, that swimmer will be automatically entered to win an iPad! Should we happen to win the iPad, we would donate it to be used in the classroom (currently, one of the teachers brings in her own iPad to use in class).
Click here to visit Peyton's page to make an online donation, or leave a comment if you prefer to write a check and I will send you instructions. All gifts are 100% tax deductible and if your company has a matching program, that would be wonderful too!
Thank you so much for your support everyone!
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