Randy Snow - At the peak of a blossoming tennis career while just a junior in high school, Randy was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Because of his achievements, he received the Paralympic torch from President Clinton in Washington, kicking off the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996. In 2004, he was the first Paralympian inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.
www.randysnow.com
Baseball League for Special Needs Kids – in Sugarland, Texas.
www.fcdreamleague.com
Miracle League of Austin – Baseball League for Special Needs Kids in Austin, Texas.
www.miracle.tandcsports.org
Joni and Friends - For over a quarter of a century, Joni and Friends has been dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability, whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend. Their objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this group of people in practical ways.
www.joniandfriends.org
RunTex is The Runner’s Store located in Austin, TX. Not only do they provide the community with the most current running gear, but also support the Austin community in an endless number of ways from donating shoes to the poor to educating those of all ages about nutrition and physical fitness. Connor can accompany his parents on their morning run in his jogger purchased from RunTex. Note the sporty logo wheel covers!
www.runtex.com
Victory Junction Gang - A group that enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.
www.victoryjunction.org
R.O.C.K. - Ride On Center for Kids, located in Georgetown, is a non profit provider of therapeutic horseback riding and Hippotherapy for individuals with cognitive and physical challenges. These therapies benefit the bodies, minds and spirits of many children and adults in our community and we continue to expand in the areas of research, education and service to injured members of our armed forces.
www.rockride.org
A Life Beyond Limits Coach - Providing a confidential approach to a life transition for people with disabilities. Specifically for veterans with disabilities and special needs families that are dealing with the emotional, physical, and financial stressors associated with their disabilities.
www.butterflywheel.com
Members of root-rock band Reckless Kelly were again on the field at Round Rock's Dell Diamond on June 30 before the Express-Iowa Cubs game to celebrate all-American music, baseball and kids -- with checks totaling $30,000 to The Miracle League of Austin at Town & Country and South Austin Little League from their first Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam held there in April.
Reckless Kelly instrumentalist Cody Braun -- with front man Willy Braun and drummer Jay Nazz -- made the check presentation and said, "We would like to thank the Ryan family and everyone with the Round Rock Express for hosting the Celebrity Softball Jam. We also say thank you to the artists, celebrities and sponsors that donated their time and talent. Plus a big thank you to all the fans for supporting these great charities and making our first year such a huge success. We will see you next year."
Reid Ryan, president and CEO of Ryan Sanders Baseball Inc., owner of the Round Rock Express and Corpus Christi Hooks, said, "The Celebrity Softball Jam is just our kind of event, bridging baseball and music in support of great groups like these. The Dell Diamond is a versatile venue dedicated to affordable, family fun."
Steve Brown, president of The Miracle League at Town & Country, accepted the first check, for $15,000. "We say that every child deserves a chance to play baseball, and now we can give that joy to more children," he said. "Thank you, Reckless Kelly." With him was Miracle League player Logan Garner.
www.recklesskelly.com/csj.htm