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Calling All Poker Players
Scholarship recipient Colin Heffern is once again hosting his annual poker night and dinner to benefit Swim With Mike. When: Sunday, March 25, 2 PM Where: 2390 Portland St. Cost: $25 by March 18 or $30 at the door Mail event … Continue reading
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Scholarship recipient Colin Heffern is once again hosting his annual poker night and dinner to benefit Swim With Mike. When: Sunday, March 25, 2 PM Where: 2390 Portland St. Cost: $25 by March 18 or $30 at the door Mail event … Continue reading
Featured Recipient: Bryan Williams
Bryan Williams – Long Beach, CA California State University, Dominguez Hills – Bryan was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma the oldest child of four. He played football, basketball and ran track in high school. He was the captain of the Edison … Continue reading
Bryan Williams – Long Beach, CA California State University, Dominguez Hills – Bryan was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma the oldest child of four. He played football, basketball and ran track in high school. He was the captain of the Edison … Continue reading
Matt Oka Tells His Story in Documentary
Alumni scholarship recipient Matt Oka and his mother, Julie, tell their story in a new documentary created by SpiritClips, a website that features inspiring videos. The seven-minute short film portrays Matt’s life both before and after his accident including his … Continue reading
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Alumni scholarship recipient Matt Oka and his mother, Julie, tell their story in a new documentary created by SpiritClips, a website that features inspiring videos. The seven-minute short film portrays Matt’s life both before and after his accident including his … Continue reading
Featured Recipient: Jennifer Bou Lahoud
Jennifer Bou Lahoud – San Dimas, CA University of Southern California – 2014 Jennifer’s started playing basketball in junior high school and it became her passion. She was active in individual sports like cycling until one December day in 2008 … Continue reading
Jennifer Bou Lahoud – San Dimas, CA University of Southern California – 2014 Jennifer’s started playing basketball in junior high school and it became her passion. She was active in individual sports like cycling until one December day in 2008 … Continue reading
Featured Recipient- Eric Baker
Eric Baker – Merced, CA University of Arizona – Eric cannot remember a time when he was not playing sports. Little league baseball, soccer, basketball and football led to his true calling: swimming and water polo. In his senior year … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Baker, Recipients, Swimming, University of Arizona, water polo, Wheelchair Rugby
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Eric Baker – Merced, CA University of Arizona – Eric cannot remember a time when he was not playing sports. Little league baseball, soccer, basketball and football led to his true calling: swimming and water polo. In his senior year … Continue reading
Steve Dalton Featured in Promotional Video
Scholarship recipient Steve Dalton was featured in a promotional video for Whirlwind Wheelchairs and their RoughRider product. “For the last twenty years, Whirlwind has done really valuable work to design, build, and deliver a durable chair to wheelchair riders in … Continue reading
Scholarship recipient Steve Dalton was featured in a promotional video for Whirlwind Wheelchairs and their RoughRider product. “For the last twenty years, Whirlwind has done really valuable work to design, build, and deliver a durable chair to wheelchair riders in … Continue reading
Mike Fritschner featured on TV news in Baltimore
Scholarship recipient Michael Fritschner was featured on WBFF Fox 45 News in Baltimore regarding his therapy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury. Click here to watch this emotional video interview and see his amazing progress. … Continue reading
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Tagged baltimore, Kennedy Krieger, Media Coverage, Mike Fritschner, physical therapy, Recipients, USC, Video
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Scholarship recipient Michael Fritschner was featured on WBFF Fox 45 News in Baltimore regarding his therapy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury. Click here to watch this emotional video interview and see his amazing progress. … Continue reading
Featured Recipient: Yvonne Lara-Harris
Yvonne Lara-Harris – Tehachapi, CA University of Southern California – Yvonne believes that “life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.” She competed in volleyball, basketball and track during … Continue reading
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Tagged Bakersfield College, basketball, Cal State Bakersfield, cross country, Recipients, teaching, track, USC, USC Rossier, volleyball, Yvonne Lara-Harris
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Yvonne Lara-Harris – Tehachapi, CA University of Southern California – Yvonne believes that “life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.” She competed in volleyball, basketball and track during … Continue reading
Featured Recipient: Molly Higley
Molly Higley – Long Beach, CA University of Southern California – Graduate Student, Spring 2011 Molly was born and raised in Long Beach, California where she attended Long Beach Polytechnic, playing soccer. She also loved to play tennis and dance. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brady Higley, Delta Gamma, Kris Higley, Long Beach, Long Beach Memorial, Molly Higley, Pepster, Phi Beta Kappa, Recipients, social work, support groups, USC, Volunteers
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Molly Higley – Long Beach, CA University of Southern California – Graduate Student, Spring 2011 Molly was born and raised in Long Beach, California where she attended Long Beach Polytechnic, playing soccer. She also loved to play tennis and dance. … Continue reading
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