Increasing Confidence
Providing Knowledge
Building Character
August 2011, Volume 1 Issue 4
Dear Reader,
It was brought to our attention that the first version of August's newsletter wasn't up to Camp Craig Allen's standards. We apologize for any confusion the glitches caused and we are sending out a cleaned up revision. Even if the version you received looked ok, please read on as we have added some important information!
Remember, we are just ONE MONTH away from our BBQ Fundraiser! We still need help in several areas so please get involved in any way you can, whether it is with your time, your resources, or you financial contribution- Camp Craig Allen needs YOU!
Inaugural Camp Craig Allen camp session
June 2011
5th Annual BBQ Cook-off update- NEXT MONTH!
This is the final push everyone! We are only ONE MONTH away from our major fundraiser event! We have 30 BBQ team spots left! Hurry up, get registered and start the begging. Don't wait until the last minute! We have four private party tents left for the next four BBQ teams to reach the team goal of raising $5,000 for Camp Craig Allen.
Important BBQ contacts:
  
 
Ms. Wheelchair Texas, Amanda Hall Update
On Saturday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m., our very own Founding Executive board Member and Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2011 will be competing in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant. This means that Amanda will be representing all disabled women for the entire state of Texas. Since being crowned Ms. Wheelchair Texas in April, Amanda has been traveling our state with advocacy as her platform. She hopes to, "encourage other with any disability to be your own advocate, have a voice, make a difference and don't let your disability define you."
Amanda and her husband Stuart have traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan this past week and are busy preparing for the pageant this Saturday!
Join us on your computer to watch it live and cheer on Amanda at www.allamericanrollmodels.com.
Camp Craig Allen Pizza Week!
As if you needed another reason to eat pizza, The Original Joe's Pasta-n-Pizza in Colleyville is hosting Camp Craig Allen Pizza Week from August 22- August 28.
Original Joe's owners and our new friends Lee and Joe are showing their love and support by donating 10% of the profits for the entire week to Camp Craig Allen.
Original Joe's offers an amazing menu at great prices and since you have a week, there is no reason not to stop by and enjoy a great mean while benefiting Camp Craig Allen!
The Original Joe's Pasta-n-Pizza
3809 Colleyville Blvd (26)
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 428-2332
Please visit their website to view their menu and for more information www.joespastanpizza.com.
Camp Craig Allen will be the featured Not-For-Profit for OurHometownDeal.com
OurHometownDeal.com is a website that offers up to 90% off goods and services for local businesses in the DFW area. Each week, they feature a local Not-For-Profit that will receive a portion of all vouchers sold. For the week of August 27th- September 8th, that featured Not-For-Profit is Camp Craig Allen! This means that a portion of every voucher sold will go directly towards helping us build a camp!
Simply visit www.OurHometownDeal.com and sign up to get daily deals delivered right to your email. If you see something that interests you, whether it is a 50% off a haircut or 70% off dinner, purchase the voucher and you will be directly benefiting Camp Craig Allen!
Sponsor of the Month: Advanced Mobility
Advanced Mobility has been supporting Camp Craig Allen since the very beginning. Since their inception in 1986, they have worked tirelessly to ensure that their customers enjoy the freedom that comes with having a vehicle that fits their specific needs. Advanced Mobility also offers a full rental service of adaptive vehicles.
Not only do the people at Advanced Mobility have the equipment to get the job done, they also have the passion and commitment that it takes to ensure that their customers leave happy.
Using the services of Advanced Mobility also means supporting Camp Craig Allen. If you or someone you know is in need of mobility equipment, please visit the Advanced Mobility website at www.advancedmobility.net or contact them at one of their three locations:
Austin, Texas:
Toll Free: (866) 211-8267
Fax: (512) 285- 3833
Address: 239 Commercial Dr., Austin, TX 78610
Dallas, Texas:
Toll Free: (866) 211-8267
Fax: (972) 270- 7232
Address: 3029- A2 East Meadows Blvd., Dallas, TX 75150
Fort Worth, Texas:
Toll Free: (866) 211-8267
Fax: (817) 828- 0586
Address: 2110 North Beach St., Fort Worth, TX 76111
21st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 marked the 21st anniversary of the Americans with disabilities Act. When President George bush signed the ADA on July, 26th, 1990, he stated that the signing of the act meant that, "every man, woman and child with a disability can now pass through once-closed doors into a bright new era of equality, independence and freedom."
While the technological strides that have been made since 1990 have enabled those with physical disabilities to have a longer life, the quality of that life has remained largely the same.
This is why Camp Craig Allen is so important. The purpose of Camp Craig Allen is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles by giving them hands-on experience, an opportunity to share resources and above all, remember that we are all humans.
While the final goal of Camp Craig Allen is a huge one, each time a person donates their time, money or resources, we are that much closer to reaching our goal through one camper, one dollar and one event at a time.
We hope you take this 21st anniversary as a time to reflect on how far we as a nation have come, and how far we must go to ensure people with disabilities have all the same opportunities as those without.
Welcome, Canine Companions
We will be welcoming canine companions to our BBQ event this year to advocate and provide resources for disabled individuals looking for a service dog. They train and provide these highly skilled service dogs free of charge to the recipients. Beth and her group will be on hand with some great information regarding their services.
This is an awesome opportunity to bring our non-profit organizations together to advocate on independence. Many of the furry companions for our Camp Craig Allen friends have come from Canine Companions and we are proud to support each other!
Please check them out at www.cci.org.
Camp Craig Allen Calendar
Make sure to check out the updates to our on-line calendar. We are partnering with many organizations around town that also work with and advocate for the disabled. Below is a quick look at what is coming up in the next month. Be sure to visit us on-line for more information.
We are still needing pre-event and day-of volunteers for our BBQ fundraiser September 9th and 10th (NEXT MONTH). Please contact Cindy: cindyknowles@campcraigallen.org ASAP.
We also need auction items for the Silent Auction Tent. This is a great way to advertise and promote your company. Please contact Melisa: melisaflores@campcraigallen.org ASAP.
Don't forget to watch the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant on August 6th on-line at www.allamericanrollmodels.com. Go Amanda!
August 19th-21st there will be a Veterans Camp- Spinal Cord and Amputee at the Collin County Adventure Camp in Anna, Texas.
Camp Craig Allen Pizza Week is August 22nd-28th at Original Joe's in Colleyville.
August 27th is Tim's Tailgating Block Party.
Let us know of any event you think needs to be on our Camp Craig Allen Calendar! Send an email with the details of the event to info@campcraigallen.org.
 
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