Rawhide Students Meet USA Paralympics Basketball Players |
April 25, 2008 |  The nationally renowned UW-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball “Cornerstones for Success" Team visited Rawhide Starr Academy students last Friday, April 25, 2008.
“Cornerstones for Success" is a unique program that dispels myths about people who have a disability and shows students how they can be successful in and out of the classroom.
World-class athlete Matthew Scott, with his presentation - "tell it like it is" about life with a disability - had a powerful, positive impact on Rawhide students. The athletes shared successes they have experienced both on and off the basketball court and showed how these experiences have benefited their overall lifestyle. Rawhide’s Executive Director John Solberg stated, “The youth were inspired by these athletes who have overcome many obstacles and have persevered throughout their lives”.
The UW-Whitewater athletes have been national champs five out of the past 10 years, with players who will compete in the 2008 USA Paralympics, in Beijing. The program not only provided motivation to all the students and faculty, it was a CORNERSTONE in pointing out the road to SUCCESS.
Rawhide is pleased to provide services to youth and their families through community-based programs, like outpatient counseling. With the first site established in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Rawhide is poised to become the leader in providing faith-based services to at-risk families throughout the State of Wisconsin. Families interested in scheduling an appointment for outpatient counseling services should visit www.rawhide.org/strongfamily or call (920) 965-7718 or toll free 1-877-300-9101. Most major health insurance plans are accepted and a sliding fee is also available.
Rawhide Boys Ranch, located outside of New London, Wisconsin emphasizes a faith-based residential environment as an alternative to juvenile corrections for court-referred young men. Rawhide is largely supported by donations of cars, boats, campers, and financial gifts. Learn more about Rawhide by calling (920) 982-6100 or visiting the website at www.rawhide.org.
Photo Caption:Rawhide students get an opportunity to play with world class athlete Matthew Scott. |
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