Monday, August 09, 2010
Local Unions Ready to Tee Off
For the 22nd year, three local unions will tee off to provide funds for the SBAWP FireFly Camps and Retreats program. The annual event that is open to everyone is sponsored by the Boilermakers Local 154, the Steamfitters Local 449 and the Ironworkers Local 3. These three unions have championed sending youth and adults to summer camps and weekend retreats.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Laps for Life
Swimming for SWPAOn 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.
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Entertainment Books
Save Money and Help SBAWPYou 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.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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."
Thursday, April 01, 2010
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!
Monday, March 22, 2010
SBAWP Launches Membership Drive
The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania has launched a membership campaign designed to promote involvement in the Association. Dick Lynch, Executive Director, said, "For many years, membership has not been emphasized. In order to encourage many to join with us, we put together a special set of members only perks that varies based on the membership level chosen." Four levels of membership are being offered - Firefly, Friend, Hero and Visionary - each with different minimum dues.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pochatko to lead Adult Community Services
On Monday, March 1, Jeremy Pochatko became the Manager of Community Services and Support at the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP). The SBAWP's Adult Community Services Program helps individuals with spina bifida and other related disabilities gain independent living skills. Some of these individuals have completed the SBAWP's Gatehouse program, which provides life skills, educational and vocational training and assists them with transitioning to adulthood in a supportive and structured environment.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Girlfriends for Good a Success!
The Girlfriends for Good benefit event that was held on March 11th was a wonderful success! A great time was had by all! The SBAWP extends a heartfelt thanks to the women of our community for attending and for supporting the SBAWP. We would also like to thank all those individuals and businesses that made the event possible! Click on Read More to view photos from the event.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Delicious Joe Corbi Products
Join SBAWP in raising funds to support the
FireFly Camps and Retreats!
Monday, March 01, 2010
Help us raise $250,000.00!
Join the Light Up a Life Campaign today!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Happy Campers
The Powers Scholarship Fund
Friday, October 23, 2009
University Research Study
Spina Bifida Research Announcement
The Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University are conducting a research study to examine the development of children's abilities to manage their medical and self-care skills related to spina bifida, as well as other skills required for a successful transition into young adulthood.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Uniontown Country Club
Golf Training Marathon Benefits SBAWP
Rich Conwell presents the check from the golf training marathon to Dick Lynch.
Pictured from left to right, Uniontown Country Club President, David Hughes; Head Golf Professional, Rich Conwell; Executive Director of Spina Bifida Association of W. PA, Dick Lynch; and Golf Chairman, Uniontown Country Club, Jim Ulmer.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
FireFly Retreat Date Corrections
Unfortunately, the dates posted in the Summer Edition of the Kaleidoscope have been revised.
Monday, July 27, 2009
UNIONS TEE OFF FOR SBAWP CAMPS
A HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL THE SPONSORS AND DONORS THAT MADE THIS YEARS BOILERMAKER GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Seven SBAWP Employees Honored
Seven employees were honored by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for their years of service to individuals and families of individuals with Spina Bifida. The award and recognition occurred during the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania's Annual Summer Festival held on June 20, 2009 at Greentree Farm in Cheswick, PA.
Mr. Jacob Haberman, legislative assistant to Rep. Mike Turzai, was on hand to present the award to Wayne Martin - 19 years of service; Jody Ahern - 17 years of service; Christina Reppermund - 16 years of service; Rebecca Crim - 13 years of service; and Melissa McCarrell, Leanne Rader, and Kathy Patton - each with 10 years of service. (Christina and Leanne were not available for the picture. Mr. Peter Kochis, President of the Board of Directors of SBAWP is on the extreme right.)
Friday, May 08, 2009
SBAWP Moves To New Headquarters
The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) has moved its administrative headquarters to 1158 Dutilh Road Mars, PA. The move is part of a broader effort to expand the Association's capacity to deliver exceptional programming and services to individuals and their families who are living with spina bifida and other related disabilities. The SBAWP will continue to maintain its "Groves Campus" situated next to the Woodland's Foundation, Inc. in Wexford, PA. The Gatehouse and the Fithian House at the Groves will continue to provide exceptional housing and supportive transitional and independent living services to individuals with spina bifida and other related disabilities.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wii Tournament a Success!
In the spirit of promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles for individuals with spina bifida, the SBAWP hosted its first ever Wii Tournament on March 28th! Nine teams of four went head to head competing for prizes playing Wii Bowling at three different locations on the SBAWP's Groves Campus along with particpants attending an SBAWP adult weekend retreat at the Woodlands Camp Facility. All the participants enjoyed themselves while cheering on friends and supporting their teammates!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Gaming Our Way To Health
The SBAWP has recently been awarded a generous grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation. The Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
S.T.R.I.V.E Grant Award
The SBAWP has recently been awarded a generous grant from the FISA Foundation for its Skills Training and Rehabilitation for Individual Vocational Enhancement Program (S.T.R.I.V.E.) The mission of the FISA foundation is to build a culture of respect and improve the quality of life for three populations in southwestern Pennsylvania: women
, girls
, and people with disabilities
.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Click on the Winter 2009 Edition of " Kaleidescope" for current SBAWP news and resources! 
Monday, February 16, 2009
Fithian House Gets First Residents
The first residents have begun to move into Fithian House, a 14-unit handicapped accessible apartment complex located in Wexford, PA on the campus of the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania. Named in honor of the former Chairman of the Board of SBAWP, Ted Fithian, who passed away in September, 2008, the Fithian House will be "home" to individuals with spina bifida who are living independently within the community.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Resolve to Get Involved
New Year' Eve has traditionally been a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make to improve the quality of our lives in the coming year. We often make resolutions pertaining to our health, loved ones, or learning something new. In 2009, the SBAWP encourages you to add to your resolutions list, "
Helping Others".
