Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports

Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, September 10th, Thursday, September 12th and Saturday, September 14th. We are looking for volunteers to help us move boats and equipment for the BAYADA Regatta on Saturday, September 14th.    This is a great opportunity to give a few hours of your time.  Bring friends and colleagues to make it a team building event!    On Tuesday, September 10th and Thursday September 12th we need volunteers to load boats and equipment onto a boat trailer and truck. And on Saturday, September 14th, after the regatta, volunteers are needed at Temple University boathouse to load and at the PAR boathouse to unload the boats and equipment.   This volunteer opportunity will be held at two locations, the PAR boathouse, 1233 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, Philadelphia, PA and at Temple University’s boathouse 2200 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA.   For more information or to volunteer contact, Jeff McGinnis at jeff.mcginnis@centeronline.com.

We are thrilled to highlight our recent collaboration with BAYADA Home Health Care, whose senior team joined us in volunteering at our facilities. Together, we dedicated a day to organize and clean our boathouse and surrounding grounds. It was a fantastic display of community engagement and teamwork. The dedication that BAYADA displays in assisting community projects not only strengthens ties between communities, but it also serves as an example of corporate social responsibility in action. Thank you, BAYADA team, for your enthusiasm and hard work. #CorporateVolunteering #CommunityEngagement #Teamwork #BAYADACares #SocialResponsibility

🎉 What an incredible day at the Celebrate Trails Event! We were thrilled to see so many smiling faces enjoying the beauty of accessible trails and parks. 🌳🚶♂️ 🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in embracing outdoor adventures for all abilities. At PCAS we're committed to enhancing accessibility, ensuring that nature is open to everyone, no matter their mobility. 🌍💪 👏 Let’s keep pushing the boundaries and redefining what it means to be truly inclusive in the great outdoors. #AccessibilityMatters #NatureForAll #TrailAccess #celebratetrails #railstotrails #Iamablefoundation

🔗 As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers from our corporate sponsors and partners. With over 250 active members from diverse professional backgrounds, these volunteers are crucial to the success of our mission and the expansion of our community outreach. Your expertise, dedication, and passion for inclusivity have significantly impacted building stronger, more connected communities. Your efforts have not only enhanced our programs but have also fostered environments where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for your commitment to creating a more inclusive world. We are proud to collaborate with such inspiring professionals and look forward to continuing our partnership to drive positive change together. #VolunteersMakeADifference #NationalVolunteerWeek #Leadership #CommunityBuilding #InclusiveExcellence

🚴♂️🌼 Join us for Pennsylvania's most scenic event of the year—the Cinco de Mayo Ride & Walk! This isn't just a ride; it's a journey through our beautiful state, all while making a real difference. 🌟 Why ride alone when you can ride with a heart? Your participation helps us create a more inclusive community for people with disabilities. Let’s pedal together towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 💖 Ready to make an impact? Sign up now to participate or donate! Every bit helps us continue our vital work in adapted sports and wellness. 📅 Date: SUN May 5 📍 Location: Exton Park, Chester Valley Trail 🔗 Sign up or donate here: www.cincodemayoride.org #CincoDeMayoRide #RedefiningPossible #InclusionInAction #ScenicPennsylvania #PCASstrong

Our cycling season started with a fantastic turnout at our Philadelphia site in Fairmount Park.

Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing (PAR) was one of the organizations honored at the American premier the movie Boys in the Boat, held in Philadelphia, PA, on Tuesday, December 5th. The segment on the rowing programs honored at the event starts at 21:12 and the PAR segment starting at 23:37. Congratulations to PAR, Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports (PCAS), our volunteers and athletes on receiving this honor. PAR is one of the oldest, if not the oldest adapted rowing program in the world. Operating for 42 years on the Schuylkill River at 1233 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Philadelphia, PA. PAR was one of the organizations that spearheaded the acceptance of adaptive rowing as a Paralympic sport. Full premier video https://lnkd.in/eVEi9ETK Segment with PAR https://lnkd.in/ecxFFEav

Lindsey Zurbrugg was unsure of what a future in sports would look like for her when she became disabled at the age of 13. But then she found wheelchair basketball. She now plays for the USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team and won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. What is really cool is that was recently selected to be the first female athlete to appear on special-edition Cracker Jill packaging in 2024 with a partnership between Cracker Jack and the Women's Sports Foundation. Take a listen as we chat with her on this week’s #podcast: http://ow.ly/uRBc50GEBJO