Adapted Rec Programs

Thanks to your support, the past three Polar Bear Plunges have raised more than $17,500! The proceeds have benefited several of Tempe's adapted recreation programs and have enabled members of our special needs community to participate in recreational and social activities. Here are a few of the stand-up-and-cheer, finish-line-crossing, best-day-ever kind of moments we've been able to share with some extraordinary people. Thank you for helping to make these moments possible!

HAPPY!

Fourth grader Joaquin wanted to participate in his school's triathlon - a swim, bike and run event. Joaquin's adapted PE teacher, Ms. Sally, was tasked with finding a way to make this possible.
She taught her blind student, who was afraid of the water, to swim; and helped him to become a runner. To help Joaquin continue his list of amazing accomplishments, Team Asa purchased a tandem bicycle for the TD3 Adapted PE Program. Joaquin is now part of his school's triathlon team.

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New Equipment for Tempe High School Adapted PE Program

With funds raised from the Macy's Shop for a Cause Fundraiser, Team Asa was able to provide the Tempe High School Adapted PE program with brand new equipment. Students will now be able to participate in recreational activities like bowling and basketball.

A Service Dog For Suzy

Suzy is a sweet little girl who needed a service dog to give her a sense of familiarity in strange situations. Suzy was diagnosed with autism, something that can sometimes cause overwhelming moments when faced with unfamiliar surroundings. A service dog will allow Suzy to transition from place to place and feel safe with a furry companion at her side. Several fundraisers were held to support Suzy in receiving this special dog and Team Asa was happy to be a small support in helping this little girl receive her new friend.

Tempe Adapted Adventure Day

Save the Date -- Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015
We are honored to have co-founded Tempe's Adapted Adventure Day with the Suzy Foundation. This fun-filled day has been designed for children with special needs and their families. Our adapted adventures are sure to make everyone feel like a Superhero! Please join for us the 2015 event on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

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Team Tempe Special Olympics

Team Asa's very first event- the Inaugural Polar Bear Plunge- was held with the goal of raising just enough money to purchase new swimsuits for the Tempe Special Olympics swim team. Little could we imagine that we would raise enough to purchase swimsuits and start many other Asa Moments. Team ASA continues to support Tempe Special Olympics- creating winning occasions for all those athletes!

Buddy Bowling

Buddy Bowling is an awesome program in Tempe that provides children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities the ability to participate in weekly bowling matches. This was our families introduction to Tempe's Adapted Recreation Program. Team Asa continues to support this amazing opportunity and provides scholarships for individuals to participate.

The Arc of Tempe

The Arc of Tempe is a non-profit organization advocating for and serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Tempe area since 1965. Team Asa is happy to support the Arc's recreational program which provides clients a social outlet, as well as an education in life skills and community living.