Mid-Island Wheelchair Sport Club BC Rehab helps fund the purchase of junior sports wheelchairs that allows Mid-Island Wheelchair Sport Club to start a junior wheelchair basketball program in Nanaimo. Performance Drivers of BC September 27, 2006 http://www.performancedriversclub.org/ Performance Drivers Club present Dr. George Price with a cheque for $1,785 to support people with physical disabilities. Dr. Price goes for a ride around Mission Raceways. Kids on the Block News - 2005 In Review Kids on the Block - BC Rehab once again supported the Kids on the Block Program. As more kids living with disabilities are integrated into mainstream school systems, the program helps fellow students understand differences and similarities. Community Recreational Initiatives Society News - 2005 In Review Kelowna Equipment Trailer - BC Rehab helped purchase an equipment trailer for Kelowna's Community Recreational Initiatives Society, opening up the outdoors again for people who love to hike. A Student Design Exposition - Certificate of Appreciation News - 2005 In Review BC Rehab Foundation For Your Continuing Support Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital Receives Cheque To Purchase Equipment News - 2004 In Review Dr. George Price, BC Rehab Chair, and board member Elspeth Fraser present a cheque to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital rehab staff to purchase much-needed specialty rehabilitation equipment. THANK YOU BC REHAB! BC REHAB PURCHASES A TRAILRIDER FOR KELOWNA News - 2004 In Review A thank you letter from the Community Recreational Initiatives Society in Kelowna. Dear BC Rehab: On behalf of the Community Recreational Initiatives Society and persons with disabilities, we would like to thank you for your support. Your contribution will go to further alleviate the restrictive access and opportunities people with disabilities face in their quest to enjoy the outdoors. The assistance of acquiring a Trailrider through the support of BC Rehab is a great example of the strong community bond we share. The organization and participants are very excited about our new Trailrider as it brings us one step closer to meeting the dreams of all people with disabilities. Tony Becker President Community Recreational Initiatives Society BC REHAB SPONSORED "KIDS ON THE BLOCK" News - 2004 In Review BC REHAB SPONSORED 'KIDS ON THE BLOCK.' This school program shows the differences and similarities of kids living with disabilities. Do Something Creative... News - 2004 In Review BC Rehab sponsored the Main Stage at kickstART2 Festival, Vancouver’s funny, exciting, profound and moving international festival of disability arts. “IT WAS BLOODY INSPIRING! CALIDATING, ENCOURAGING, SUPPORTIVE AND FUN. I AM THRILLED TO HAVE BEEN KICKSTARTED IN MY CAREER AGAIN AND AM PROUD TO MODEL TO MY SON AND PEERS WHAT A WORKING ARTIST DOES." Rose Williams, visual artist Performing on the main stage, that was sponsored during the week long festival by BC Rehab, the international choir performs at the opening of the KickstART2 Festival. Find A (Better) Job News - 2004 In Review BC Rehab purchased computer software that enables people with disabilities to learn new skills and get back into the workplace. Look for Better Solutions News - 2004 In Review With support from BC Rehab, the ALS research team Kathleen Beggs, Marcia Choi and Dr. Andrew Travlos are assessing and predicting successful tube placement outcomes in clients with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). BC Rehab is also supporting the Research for WalkAide2 Project. People with strokes are 10 times as likely to fall and break a bone. Improving balance is a high priority. Dr. Janice Eng and her colleagues know that the WalkAide2, a small device that electrically stimulates ankle muscles to lift the foot as the leg swings during walking, improves walking speed. With support from BC Rehab, they are investigating whether it also helps with balance. DID YOU KNOW? STROKE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ADULT DISABILITY AND THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF BRAIN INJURY. YEAR ROUND, BC REHAB HELPS MEN AND WOMEN LIVING WITH THE AFTERMATH OF STROKES AND OTHER BRAIN INJURIES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. Break Down Barriers News - 2004 In Review In partnership with Classic ROCK 101 and the Vancouver Park Board, BC Rehab completed the final phase of the Stanley Park Accessible Trail, a 1.5km trail around Beaver Lake in the heart of Stanley Park. The accessible trail includes benches, lookouts and interpretive signs. “THERE IS NO QUESTION THIS PROJECT HAPPENED ONLY BECAUSE OF BC REHAB AND THEIR PARTNER CLASSIC ROCK 101. FEEBACK FROM USER GROUPS WE’VE TAKEN THROUGH, IS THAT THE TRAIL IS FANTASTIC FOR FOLKS IN WHEELCHAIRS. IT’S EASY TO GET UP AND DOWN." Eric Meagher, Stanley Park staff The Bickertons, David Hay, Brian King, Vance Loiselle, Kerry Nylander and Michael Surst rock the crowd at the official opening ceremony of the Ravine Trail in Stanley Park in October 2004. BC Rehab Funds Specialized Equipment News - 2004 In Review BC Rehab also funds specialized equipment including kayaks, heart rate monitors, commode tub slides, art supplies, sip-and-puff wheelchairs and bathing suits for arthritis pool therapy.

BC Rehab proudly thanks the members of the Valentine Red Ribbon Gala Committee News - January 28, 2005
		BC Rehab proudly thanks the members of the Valentine Red Ribbon Gala Committee 2005 for their dedication and hard work fundraising for persons with physical disabilities. Picture from left to right: Nancy Hay, chair, Tracey Morrison, Susi Owen and Paula Masterson. Other members of the committee not in the photo are: David Hay, Natalie Galardi, Dianne Price, Carla Stef and Sherry Taylor.

BC Rehab's Gift to Vancouver News - October 26, 2004

In a unique partnership with Classic Rock 101 and the Vancouver Park Board, BC Rehab have completed the final phase of an accessible trail in Stanley Park. The trail is located in the heart of Stanley Park and circles Beaver Lake with specialty accessible benches, lookouts and interpretive signage. Photos Click to Enlarge Dr. George Price, Chair BC Rehab on-hand to officially open the trail! Click to Enlarge Vancouver Park Board member Heather Deal Click to Enlarge Classic Rock 101 DJ - Ollie Zeuch

Thanks for Going the Distance! News - August 25, 2004

BC Rehab was honoured August 25 to welcome home the team for this year’s 2004 Relay of Hope. Sukhi, Justyna, Adrian and Casey completed the 960 km relay across British Columbia where they canvassed support and raised awareness for BC Rehab and the charitable work it does for people living with physical disabilities. The relay began August 17 in Lake Louise and finished eight days later in Vancouver with a celebratory welcome at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. During those eight relay days the team was equally welcomed by Golden, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Cache Creek, Lytton, Hope, Mission and Vancouver. The funds raised by this year’s relay will support BC Rehab’s recreational programs.

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“RELAY OF HOPE 2004” – RUNNING FOR BC REHAB - August 17, 2004 Lake Louise to StanleyPark

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