Spina Bifida Association of Western PA

Monday, March 01, 2010

Help us raise $25,000 by April 1st!
Join the Light Up a Life Campaign today!

Monday, March 01, 2010

Fundraiser
Delicious Joe Corbi Products

Join SBAWP in raising funds to support the
FireFly Camps and Retreats!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

FireFly Camps & Retreats Apparel
Show Your Camp Pride!

By popular demand!

FireFly Camps & Retreats apparel is now available

Thursday, November 26, 2009

2010 Entertainment Books Sold

Entertainment Book Sales Help Fund Weekend Retreats!

We are excited to report that we sold 339 Entertainment Books during this fundraising project.

A special heartfelt thank you goes to Diana Priganc for heading up this fundraiser and to those who gave of their time and money to promote the sale of the books!

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

First Annual Summer Festival

First Annual Spina Bifida Summer
Festival Attracts Hundreds

They came by car and public transportation (Access). They started arriving at 3:30 Saturday afternoon and some did not leave until after midnight. Over 300 people attended Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania's First Annual Summer Festival held at Greentree Farm in Cheswick, PA on June 20, 2009.

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

Miracle League Opens Its Doors!
With over 90 locations and 100 more under construction The Miracle League will officially open its doors in Southwestern Pennsylvania! The Miracle League is an organized baseball league for special needs children. League participants develop socialization skills and have fun by playing baseball at a field specially designed for them.

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".

Monday, January 01, 1900