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We enjoyed another great Hands Helping Anglers event, the 31st annual event started by a local attorney, Robert Mendelson. A big thank you to our partners with the Tallahassee Rotary clubs and our philosophy of giving back and helping others, for volunteering to take more than fifty people out for a day of fishing on the flats. This is a special event that provides an opportunity for some folks of all ages and abilities to enjoy an outdoor adventure that most would never get to experience otherwise. We are looking for sponsors and adventure seeking supporters to join us for our fourth annual Big Kahuna canoe race on Sept 22nd to help raise funds for our SportsAbility event and other programs. We moved to a fall event at Maclay Gardens and our friends with the Kiwanis clubs of Tallahassee are continuing their longtime partnership with us by each club sponsoring a boat in the race and recruiting their respective high school Key Clubs to join the fun and to learn firsthand the value of giving back and helping others in their community. Hard to imagine that fall is so near with all of this extreme heat we are experiencing. I’m looking forward to a cool crisp morning in the woods to enjoy nature and the outdoors during the first Mobility Impaired hunt of the season at one of my favorite places. Holton Creek Wildlife Management area on the Suwanee River in Hamilton County. This is a quota hunt area, meaning you must have a permit to participate. Most all of the permits have been issued by way of a draw back in June. To find more information and to look for available permits including our new Plank Road Management area just south of Tallahassee, go to the www.myfwc website. There are also listings of hunt areas that do not require a permit. Plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy nature in our Fabulous Florida. Watch for other ALLOUT Adventure opportunities coming soon on our website. Active Leisure for Life!
Thinking back on the moments just as I found out, I recall sitting at a large conference room for the Annual meeting of the Florida Society of Association Executives. They were getting ready to announce the association of the year - a very prestigious award especially because the organization is chosen by their peers. Last year's award winner, dressed formally on stage because of the occasion, stated that the 2019 award winner has an unusual history. I sat waiting to hear about it. He started to discuss the unique nature of inception of the winning association and how the founder was shot in a hunting accident and I thought, "Hey… Wait a minute! Could this be us?? As he went on, it became obvious that it was us. I reached over and grabbed the arm of my friend sitting next to me excitedly saying, "That's us! That's us!" I had no words prepared, but I feel certain that my excitement was obvious when they gave me the microphone. What a honor!! I have worked with the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association as staff for 17 years and volunteered for two years before that. The people involved in this organization make me smile every single day. So many have come together to be part of FDOA to earn this award.-With a tiny staff and a shoestring budget, we accomplish significant things because so many people care. So many people with different backgrounds just want the world to be better and that my dear friends is awesome! ♥ 4th Annual Big Kahuna Paddle Challenge
Join FDOA for the annual Big Kahuna Paddle Challenge fundraiser! Gather a team of 10-14 Paddler and race against other teams in giant voyageur canoes. It's an excellent opportunity to support a local non-profit organization and engage in competitive, outdoor recreation and team-bonding! Find out More!
Register today for Miracle Sports! Messer Park, Field 3 (closest to the skate park) Please note there will be no baseball on October 31 due to Halloween. Mark your calendars: SportsAbility is April 2-4, 2020!
The Game of Goalball Savannah Richter, Sport Management Intern Goalball is an exciting and competitive team sport for athletes with and without vision impairments. It involves two teams of three blindfolded players, in order to even the playing field for everyone. The players compete by throwing a “bell-ball” toward their opponent’s goal and using their body to protect their own goal. The bell-ball is the size of a typical basketball, but it is heavy and has three bells inside that serve an auditory purpose. The court is a typical volleyball court with very long, soccer-like nets on each end. Goalball requires team communication, coordination and strategic skill. It’s an aggressive and fast-paced game centered on throwing and blocking. Goalball allows each team one sighted player, making it available to all, while still being an adaptive sport. The goal is to promote inclusion, bridge divides and immerse everyone in a fun and competitive atmosphere! Information for People with a Spinal Cord Injury: English / Spanish Information for People with a Brain Injury: English / Spanish Please help someone with a disability learn
Text FUN to 707070 to donate!Donations may also be mailed to: FDOA gratefully accepts tax deductible donations and in-kind gifts as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. (Federal ID# 59-3051552) |
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