LONG ISLAND SLED HOCKEY INC. - for the differently-abled athlete
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 21+ who have a physical and/or mental disability
Direct beneficiaries per year: with 37 athletes, their families and extended families, friends and all who come in contact with these amazing athetes
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: help sell TV raafle books for our annual holiday fundraiser, with winners for four large Samsung TV's being drawn at our annula Holiday Party on 12/14
Geographic areas served: All of Long Island, New York
Mission:
To foster, promote and encourage sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie through the sport of sled hockey, specifically aimed at a juvenile and adolescent population of physically and/or mentally challenged athletes.
Inherent in that goal is the development of a sense of self-esteem, pride and friendship within this population. Long Island Sled Hockey, Inc. also focuses on the development and nurturing of positive attitudes in and outside the Long Island community toward those with physical and/or mental handicapping conditions.
Inherent in that goal is the development of a sense of self-esteem, pride and friendship within this population. Long Island Sled Hockey, Inc. also focuses on the development and nurturing of positive attitudes in and outside the Long Island community toward those with physical and/or mental handicapping conditions.
Results:
with 37 athletes, two North American championships, one national title, four regional championships, four silver and six bronze finishes, they continue to amaze. PLEASE visit our web site and view the eight videos on our Home Page, produced by WABC TV, MSN Network, YES Network, the NY Times, Verizon Fios One and others.
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Larry24
12/09/12
I joined The Long Island Sled Hockey RoughRiders 3 years ago and it has brought back all of the memories and love I felt for the game of hockey I played before I became disabled. Bryan, Frank and the rest of the team since the very first day has made me feel like I am part of a family as well as a...
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aficarro
11/08/12
My son has been a part of this program for 11 years now and it has changed our lives. The people that are involved are phenomenal. He has been disabled from birth and the roughriders allows him to play the game he loves. We have became a family with these people and we have spent some good times ...
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vinny88
11/08/12
I've been a part of this organization for close to 11 years now and it has truly changed my life. My teammates and the everyone else who makes the organization tick have became a big family and every one is willing to help. The RoughRiders hold a special place in my heart ~Vinny...
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