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Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania
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The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania is committed to improving the quality of life for people with spina bifida and their families by providing a continuum of support services, education and advocacy.
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Click on the Spring 2010 Edition of "Kaleidoscope" for the latest
SBAWP news and resources! 

Celebrating Over 40 Years

The Spina Bifida Association of Western PA (SBAWP) is celebrating 41 years of service and support to individuals with spina bifida and their families. What started as a parent support group has now become nationally recognized organization with services that span a lifetime.

Learn more about SBAWP and its programs and services in the pages of our web site and stop back often to keep updated on what is happening within the Association!

 

 

SBAWP 2nd Annual Summer Festival

Presented by Seubert and Associates

 

Back by popular demand the SBAWP will hold its 2nd Annual Summer Festival Sunday August 8th 2-8pm at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park! Please join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly summer event featuring live music, great food and tons of outdoor activities -- including sports competitions from 2:30-4:00pm and a Tri-Athlete award.  (Sign-up at the registration table the day of the event.) Tickets are on sale now! To purchase your tickets and to learn more about the event, click on the Read More link below. Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you there!

 Directions to Blueberry Hill Park

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J. Crew Fundraiser

Part of your Purchase Benefits SBAWP

The J. Crew store in South Hills Village will be holding a very special fundraiser for SBAWP on Saturday, August 21, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  J. Crew will offer shoppers 10% off their purchase during those hours, and will donate 15% of the sale to SBAWP if the shopper mentions SBAWP when making the  purchase.  A great way to get those back-to-school clothes, and benefit the programs of SBAWP!

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Laps for Life

Swimming for SWPA

On Friday August 27, 2010, Varney Holland will be holding "Laps for Life" a swim to raise money for SBAWP, at the Baierl YMCA, 6:30pm-7:30pm .  Please sponsor Varney's swim by logging onto http://lightupalife.sbawp.org and donating to his page – Search "Varney Holland."

Varney will also be raffling off a signed Mario Lemieux jersey.  Raffle tickets are: 1 ticket for $5, 3 tickets for $10, and 10 tickets for $20.  Order your raffle tickets by sending the amount of your purchase, your name and contact information to Melissa McCarrell, c/o SBAWP, 1158 Dutilh Road Mars, PA 16046 no later than Thursday August 26. 

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Entertainment Books

Save Money and Help SBAWP

You can save on purchases and raise money to support the programs of the Spina Bifida Association of Western PA (SBAWP) by buying your 2011 Entertainment from SBAWP this year.  The books will be available to purchase after August 16, 2010, at a cost of $25.00 each.

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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Benefits SBAWP

"For our first year of participation, I am overjoyed at the response of our clients and their families, our staff and their families in support of this effort!" said Dick Lynch, Executive Director of the SBAWP. "To raise over $9,500 in our inaugural year tells me how much everyone believes in what we are doing to serve the people in our area."

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Mylan Classic:Tickets Fore Charity

Order your tickets today!

The SBAWP is participating in the Mylan Classic's Tickets Fore Charity Program! 100% of all proceeds from tickets sold on behalf of the SBAWP will benefit all of the association's programs and services.  To learn more about how to purchase tickets for this exciting golf tour please click on the Read More link below.  Thank you for your Support!   

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FireFly Weekend Retreat Program Expands

Partnering with Camp Victory

For over a year, the Spina Bifida Association of Western PA has been preparing to hold FireFly Weekend Retreats at multiple locations. SBAWP is pleased to announce that beginning this fall, we will be partnering with Camp Victory in Millville, PA to hold weekend retreats in the central part of Pennsylvania.

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SBAWP Announces New STRIVE Program Supervisor

Jessica Schlie became the new STRIVE (Skills Training and Rehabilitation for Individual Vocational Enhancement) Program Supervisor at the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) on Tuesday, June 1.

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Volunteers Needed for Summer Festival


                    2009 Volunteers


SBAWP
 2nd Annual Summer Festival Presented by Seubert & Associates is scheduled for August 8, 2010, from 2 pm to 8 pm. We need at least 150 volunteer hours on the day of the event. This is a fun way to enjoy the day and help the Association at the same time.

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Help us raise $250,000.00!
Join the Light Up a Life Campaign today!

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Happy Campers
The Powers Scholarship Fund

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SBAWP is a Good Search and Good Shop Charity

 

Click on the logo and give to Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania each time you do an internet search or shop online! Click on Read More to learn how.

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