2015 Annual Report - National Sports Center for the Disabled

45 YEARS &
COUNTING
ANNUAL REPORT
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
FOR THE DISABLED
2014–2015
In 1970, a ski instructor in Winter Park, Colorado volunteered to teach 23
children with amputations to ski. Hal O’Leary had no idea how this could be
done, but his selfless gesture and commitment to delivering on his promise
resulted in the educational program that today allows people with all types
of disabilities to learn to ski, kayak, rock climb, ride horses and more. It
began the legacy of the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
Today, nearly 40% of our participants’ first
sport or recreational experience is through the
NSCD. 80% of participants continue to pursue
recreational therapy and sports following their
first experience. The participants, volunteers
and families introduced on the following pages
are a small sampling of those who describe
their NSCD relationship as life changing.
“Having the chance to understand
the NSCD programs and meet the
people was eye opening. They are
an incredibly impressive group doing
really good things.”
Steve Burns
Our thanks to Steve, who spent a
day with NSCD photographing our
participants and volunteers. He
arrived with little understanding of
our organization and left in awe of
the spirit, character and commitment
of everyone involved.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments
made possible by the dedication of everyone
that is a part of the NSCD. Our 45th anniversary
affirms our amazing success in delivering on our
mission – enabling the human spirit through
therapeutic sport and recreation. This milestone
year is also a time for affirming our continuing
commitment to the next 45 years.
SHANNAN WILLIAMS
Participant
Shannan never lets her cerebral palsy slow her
down. She started skiing with the NSCD when
she was only three years old. Her parents wanted
Shannan to experience the thrill of skiing. She
recently graduated from the Univeristy Colorado
Denver with a degree in Sociology. Her
confidence continues to flourish through the
physical and mental benefits of exercise,
building core strength and engaging
motor skills as a participant in the NSCD’s
many programs.
NATE GILLETTE AND TONY PETERS
Instructors
Nate Gillette is a devoted people person.
He is a winter program coordinator and
rafting team leader. With his contagious
enthusiasm, he builds relationships
and successful learning
partnerships with participants.
“I feel equal when I’m on
the mountain.”
Shannan Williams
“Working here is a dream job.
I love seeing breakthrough
moments – those times when my
students accomplish something
they never imagined possible.”
Nate Gillette
Tony Peters, expert NSCD supervisor
and instructor, finds solutions to the
constant challenges of teaching and
adapting equipment for people
with disabilities. He is our
go-to guy for sign language
and communicating with
people with hearing loss.
Tony is a certified instructor for
adaptive alpine, snowboard,
rock climbing and as a
river guide.
“Even after 25 years, I never
tire of finding solutions to
adapt our activity and
equipment to each person’s
specific needs. I can’t imagine
being anywhere else.”
Tony Peters
BETH REQUIST
Competition Athelete
After a freak accident jumping off a rock
into the Colorado River, Beth lost the use
of her legs. With new resolve, Beth quickly
returned to her love of skiing by enrolling
in the NSCD Competition Program in Nordic
and Biathlon. She reached the podium
in the 2014 Paralympic Nordic National
Championships and raced in the 2014
Sochi Paralympics. Following multiple
surgeries to relieve nerve pain, she is
back on the ski slopes in a sit ski, with
the goal of racing in alpine events
at the 2018 Paralympics in
South Korea.
HALEY REICHERT AND TERRY BLUM
Participant and Volunteer
Since retiring in Winter Park, Terry has volunteered with the NSCD at the
therapeutic horse riding center, as a volunteer ski instructor and for special
events. One of Terry’s favorite participants is Haley Reichert, whose
cerebral palsy impacts her mobility and verbal communication. Still, her
smile radiates while in a sit ski with Terry on the tether or when riding a
horse with Terry holding the reins. He loves getting to know the participants
and their families and
most of all seeing them
grow and prosper.
“There comes a point when you
just can’t look back. You can’t
dwell on what was. You just
have to look forward.”
Beth Requist
“Even with the NSCD
in my retirement plan
before retiring to
Winter Park, I never
imagined how
volunteering would
exceed my
expectations.”
Terry Blum
KATI LEASURE
Participant
At age three, Kati was diagnosed with ataxia
telangiectasia; a rare genetic disorder affecting the
nervous, immune and other body systems. She has
had progressive difficulty coordinating movements
since early childhood. The NSCD’s programs are a
vital part of Kati’s therapy. She skis at least 10 times
a season, kayaks, rock climbs, goes rafting and
attends sports camps. Kati’s family have dedicated
themselves to creating a vibrant life for her and have
also been drawn into the program. While Kati is
out on a ski lesson, her mother Jennifer
is a NSCD volunteer ski instructor.
DANIEL LIDVALL AND CINNAMON
Participant and Therapy Dog
“I can’t thank the NSCD
enough for everything you do
for us and other children with
the horrible disease of A-T.
We are so blessed to have
this resource in our state.”
Jennifer Leasure
(Kati’s mom)
Trained at Guide Dogs for the Blind since
she was 10 weeks old, Cinnamon joined the
NSCD in January 2013. Her role is to
bring happiness to everyone she meets.
Cinnamon elicits smiles when frequenting
NSCD programs and ability clinics, calms
children with autism, stretches the
muscles of people with cerebral palsy
when they reach to pet her, and brings
companionship to people in wheelchairs.
Cinnamon is a favorite of NSCD
participant Daniel Lidvall. He loves
Cinnamon and hugs her for hours
at a time.
Track what Cinnamon is up to
by following her on Twitter:
@CinnamonNSCD
“If I could talk, I would tell you
that I love each and every person
involved with the NSCD… and
who pets me.”
Cinnamon
THEIR ABILITY SHINES BECAUSE OF YOU.
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
There is no such thing as “too little” or “too much” when it comes to offering your time, talent or donation to support the work of the NSCD.
When you contribute to the NSCD, the outcomes are immeasurable. This is the beginning of many more “Thank Yous” to come.
Corporate (>$5,000)
Horizon Prosthetics
USM Inc.
Adidas America, Inc.
iHeart Media
UX Specialized Logistics
Agron, Inc.
IMA of Colorado, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Arrow Electronics
Implus Footcare, LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors
Asics America Corporation
Intrawest
WestRock
Asurion
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Wigwam Creative
AT&T Relay
J.G. Johnson Architects, PC
Winter Park Resort
AutoNation
John Elway Dealership
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
AVL Growth
Kroenke Sports
Be Entertainment
Lawrence Construction
Foundations (>$2,500)
Bravo Sports
Lifetime Products
A.V. Hunter Trust
Brown Palace Hotel
M. Hidary & Co, Inc.
Aksel Nielsen Foundation
Brownstein Farber Hyatt &
Mazda
Anschutz Family Foundation
McDavid Inc.
Anschutz Foundation
Bryan Cave LLP
Merrell Footware
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
CBA Industries, Inc.
MillerCoors
Century Link
Monarch Riviera Black Hawk
Blair Family Foundation, Inc.
Champion Athleticwear
Nike Inc.
Caring Connection
Coca Cola Bottling Group
Oxford and Crawford Hotels
Christopher and Dana Reeve
Cochlear Ltd.
Peter Mair Wilcox
Columbia Sportswear Co.
Rawlings Sporting Goods
Clif Bar Family Foundation
DaVita
RE/MAX
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
Deloitte
Rendezvous Colorado
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Denver Broncos Football Club
Republic National Distributing Co.
Daniels Fund
Denver Health
RGIS, Inc
Davis Boyd Memorial Fund
Drumbeat/Industry
Saunders Construction, Inc.
Denver Foundation
Easton Sports, Inc.
Seattle Fish
Denver Post Community Foundation
EKS&H LLP
Sports Authority
Disabled Sports USA
Epicurean Catering
Stack-On Products Co.
Fox Family Foundation
Fritolay
Stanley Convergent Security
Frank A. O’Neil Family Foundation
Schreck LLP
Gaiam
Solutions
Foundation
Foundation
Fraser River Valley Lions Club
Great Divide Brewing Co.
Trice Jewelers
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
Helly Hansen
Turner Productions
Gold Crown Foundation
Henry Wurst Inc.
Universal Sports
Grand County Board of Commissioners
Hookfish
Universal Surveillance Systems Corp.
Grand Foundation
Herbert Parker Trust
Koelbel Family Foundation
The Liniger Foundation
of the Denver Foundation Louis
R. & Dorothy M. Meister
Foundation
Louise N Wheat Trust
The Lowe Fund of the
Denver Foundation Mabel Y.
Hughes Charitable Trust
MacTaggart Family Trust
Macy’s Foundation
MaggieGeorge Foundation
May and Stanley Smith
Charitable Trust
MET Foundation Inc.
The North Face Explore Fund
Peyback Foundation
Pinnacol Foundation
R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust
Foundation
RLC Foundation
Rotary Club of Winter Park/
Fraser Valley
Schlessman Family Foundation, Inc.
Shannon Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Sprout Foundation
Sprout Foundation Fund,
a fund of the Grand Foundation
Town of Winter Park
United States Olympic Committee
Virginia W. Hill Charitable
Foundation
Walter & Elizabeth Lipe Trust
Wells Fargo Foundation
The Wilson Foundation
Individuals (>$1,000)
Jason Dunn
Patricia Hullinger
Chuck and Michelle Nichols
Cindy Amos
Mike Durham
Roger Hutson
Stephen Peters
Richard Baer
Joe and Ann Ellis
Utah and Evelyn Ibata
Freddie Peyerl
Stockton Baker and Charlotte Neitzel
James Evans
Rick Jansing and
Joe and Jill Polito
Gregory J. Baldwin
Isaac Fawehinmi
Tim and Wanda Barrett
Tim and Mary Ficker
James Jensen
John and Nikki Ramsey
Edward Barton and Suki Nagano
Rob Fishman
Ron Johnson
Mike and Molly Raymond
Tina Beach
Melissa Flores
Brian Kagan and Lynn McKay
Steve and Ruth Anne Raymond
John and Marcia Beake
Phil Flores
Mark Kay
Robert and Elizabeth Beckman
Mike and Theresa Fordyce
Donald Kearns
John and Bobbi Jo Beeble
Beth Fox and John Florkiewicz
Kathy Keating
Marcia Benshoof
John Fox
Robert Kerr
Jim Bernsten
Kelley P. Fox
Ralph Klomp
Marc Beshany
Marcella Fox
Christopher Koenigs and
Stephen Binkley
Florence Fraser-Gatten
Terry Blum
Todd and Jennifer Fredrickson
Richard Krier
Timothy and Margaret Burke
Malcolm Freeman
Daniel Kunkel
Duane and Jeanette Burpoe
Mari Freeman
Ron and Mary Kunzelman
Jeff and Angie Cava
L. Cal Fulenwider, III
Bill and Chris Lawrence
Teresa Comstock
Barbara Glaser
Scott and Megan Ledin
Steve and Elizabeth Cooper
Noel and Niamh Goggin
Dennis and Elizabeth Leonard
Ian and Deb Copeland
Robert Gordon
Tom Marano
Tom Cox
John and Christine Graff
Don and Katherine Marshall
Dax Craig
Ben Green
Annie McCullough
Gary and Michelle DeFrange
John and Katey Greene
David and Patricia McManness
Bill and Elizabeth Denman
Robert and Rebecca Griggs
Kent and Elizabeth Meager
Joseph Dietrich
Nick J. Hackstock
Rob Melnick
Mike and Robyn Dino
Alfred and Ingrid Harrison
Kirk Mielenz
Larry and Jill DiPasquale
William Hartwell
Margaret and Scott Mitchell
Carole Dodge
Kerry and Megan Hicks
Doug and Keren Morton
Rick and Tami Door
George and Jean Hilts
Brian and Alison Murphy
Diane Drabing
Roger Chard and Maurita Holland
Scott and Caroline Murphy
Gary and Kathryn Dudley
Bob and Sharla Hottman
Scott and Ann Newman
Patricia Kemper-Jansing
Jeanne Collopy
Alfred Radkowski
Scott and Judith Remington
Mike Roark
Pat Robinson
Mary Ann Schultz
Sandy Schumaker
Shirley Scott
Steve and Mara Shapiro
Dean Singleton
Matthew Smith
Michael and Karen Standish
Malcolm Stewart
Dennis Sullivan
Daniel and Peggy Thaden
Vonnie Thomas
Ken and Lori Tolle
John Trauth
Rick Van Ort
Brian and Heather VandenBroek
Nick and Alison Vuolo
Chris Walters
Nancy Welch
Robb Will
Judson Williams and Julie L. Allen
Andrew Wilson
Ellen Winkler
Jeff Zimmermann
N S C D AT A G L A N C E 2 0 1 4
PARTICIPANTS
3147
LESSONS
18223
SPORTS
15
COMPETITION
41 U.S. Events
70 medals
24 Nat’l Team Events 24 medals
26 International Events 26 medals
53
Athletes
DEMOGRAPHICS
ALL DISABILITIES
ALL AGES
600
HOURS
On-Hill Coaching
1000
35%
Events & Sponsorships
26%
In Kind Revenue
16%
HOURS
Conditioning
$
26%
GOES TO
54%
IMPACT OF THE NSCD
94%
Participants who report
improvement in overall health
88%
Participants who reached their
stated therapeutic goal
69%
11%
$
Program Fees
COMES FROM
Grants
10%
Custom Group
Programs
Individual Donors
In Kind Expense
VETERANS
225
1575 Lessons
2014 SOURCES & USES OF INCOME
Program Instruction
2%
Competition
Center
8%
Ability Clinics
Marketing & Events
12%
Supplies, Equipment,
Transportation 5%
Insurance/Licenses 3%
Facilities & Depreciation 4%
Programs
for Veterans
STAFF
Participants who indicate
reduction in additional healthcare
Year-Round
Programs
YE A R R O U N D WI N T E R S U M M E R DO G
23
NSCD PROGRAMS
22 8 1
BOAR D OF TR USTEES
Ed Barton, Chair | Aureus Consulting LLC
Kelley Fox | K. Fox Interiors
Marcia Benshoof, Vice Chair | Full Tilt Strategies
Todd Fredrickson | Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Tim Ficker, Treasurer | Alcova Resources, LLC
Mac Freeman | Denver Broncos
Stockton Baker | DTZ
Rebecca Griggs | DaVita
John Beeble | Saunders Construction
Mark Kay | Deloitte Services LLP
Jim Bernsten | CoBank
Ralph Klomp | Trice Jewelers
Marc Beshany | Wells Fargo Advisors
Bill Lawrence
Dax Craig | Valen Technologies
Dennis Leonard | Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Gary DeFrange | Winter Park Resort
Stephen Peters | Peters, Mair, Wilcox
Mike Dino | Squire Patton Boggs
Steve Raymond | DIRECTV Sports Networks
Jill DiPasquale | Epicurean Catering
Scott Remington | Grant Thornton
Tami Door | Downtown Denver Partnership
Chris Walters | IMA, Inc.
Jason Dunn | Brownstein Farber Hyatt Schreck LLP
Rob Will | Sports Authority
Mike Fordyce | Craig Hospital
Ellen Winkler | Drumbeat
SPO N SO RS
Official Printer for the National Sports Center for the Disabled
D ENVER
W IN T ER PARK
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Winter Park Resort
1801 Mile High Stadium Circle, #1500
33 Parsenn Road
Denver, Colorado 80204
P.O. Box 1290
Winter Park, Colorado 80482
303-316-1518
For more information or to make a donation, visit nscd.org