Bratfest 2009

Brat fest volunteers:

• Linda, Michael, & Allegra R. 5/23 4-6:15 p.m.
  
• Eileen & Brandon C. 5/24 9-2:15 pm & 5/25 9-2:15 pm
  
• Brad D. & Mari G. 5/24 noon -2;15 pm
  
• Rene C. - 5/22 noon-4:15 pm
  
• Lauri B. -5/22 noon - 2:15 pm
  

Bratfest Info

Please be sure to park in the designated area and remember to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your shift in order to sign in and get your t-shirt and name tag.

Cheer leaders needed!

Madison Marathon - May 24 2009
Our Achilles members that are participating are:
(come and cheer them on at the start, anytime during, and at the finish!)

• Monica KR & Brad D - start @ 7:25 a.m. - finish @ 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
  
• Kathy D & Jim C - start @ 7:30 a.m. - finish @ noon to 12:30 p.m. (Jim), Kathy 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
  

Info on the Madison Marathon

Happy Birthday June Babes 2009!

Michon O. - 1
Andy Z. - 6
Tony D. - 12
Lynne W. - 20
Trisha M. - 24
Rene C. - 25

Happy Birthday May Babes!

Celebrate the May birthdays of our Achilles Members:

• Christine D. May 1
• Judy E. May 10
• Debbie S. May 19

and Carlee the Wonder Dog May 23

Birthday Bob's Celebration March 28

Parkinson Walk April 26, 2009

Congratulations for the Achilles Team! Way to go!

Cascade Moutain

Bruce had a blast! at Cascade Mountain in Feb. 2009

Thank you Fleet Feet

Congrats to Bob and Renee

A New Grandson!

Capt'n Kimmer Skiing Steamboat Springs

This past weekend:

Happy Birthday Aprils!

The Achilles Family wishes the Achilles Babes a Happy, Happy Birthday:

Allegra - 11th
Bruce L. - 26th

DawnZ Rock Climbing

Yikes!

DawnZ at Purgatory Mountain!

Skiing on Purgatory Mountain with the Adapted Sports Program at Durango Ski Resort. My first time skiing in the mountains. An incredible experience! The instructors and volunteers in the adapted ski program were the best, and the scenery was breathtaking. Enjoy these photos from DawnZ's Big Adventure!

Capt'n Kimmer Skiing again!

Nastar racing at Afton Alps, Hastings, Minnesota

Hope & Possiblity in Madison!

Almost a certainty...

When: Saturday July 25, 2009

More information to come.

Capt'n Kimmer is looking for Achilles Artists to design the Mapison H&P tee-shirt

Thank you from Michael R.

Michael R. says a big thank you for the cards, calls, and visits during his recent stay in the hospital. (posting by Rosie the horse)

March Birthday Babies

Happy Birthday March Babes!

Ruth P. - 8
Jim C. - 15
Bob C. - 28
Judy R. - 30

Congrats to Karma

Karma received her "Official Certification" papers! She passed with flying colors!

Get Well Wishes to Cecilia C.

Disablility Conference

The McBurney Speakers Bureau and Accessibility Advocates Present:

What: Eye-Opening Perspectives: A Disability Awareness Conference
When: Saturday March 28, 2009
Where: UW Campus: Grainger 5120 and MSC Satellite, Gordon Commons

Schedule:
12:15 to 1:15 Deaf Culture panel at Grainger 5120
1:30 to 2:30 International Perspectives of Disability panel at Grainger 5120
1:30 to 2:30 Sex and Disability workshopat Grainger Hall, TBD
2:45 to 3:45 Historical Perspectives of Disability at Grainger 5120
4:00 to 5:00 Disability and the Media at Grainger 5120
5:15 to 6:00 Rep. Tammy Baldwin, Keynote Speakerat Grainger 5120
8:30 Film Showing, "Murderball" at MSC Satellite, Gordon Commons

Feel free to sign up for one workshop, two, or the whole day!
For more information or to register, go to
http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu/information/eyeopening.php
Registration closes on March 23rd. Space is limited!

Please request accommodations when you register