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Wake the World offers disabled a chance to ski It’s time once again for fun in the water for those who may not typically have the opportunity to participate in traditional water sports. Wake the World, a non-profit organization that offers recreational water sports events for disabled or disadvantaged children or adults, will once again hold an open day of skiing and water tubing at Moss Lake at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. “We can ski anyone,” says event organizer Chuck Hoyle. “Our participants have a variety of challenges, and our volunteers are excellent at making it happen and providing a safe, fun experience for the new skiers.” Hoyle is paralyzed from the waist down and is an avid adaptive skier. “Adaptive water skiing has been a wonderful addition to my life, and I want to share it with as many folks as we can,” says Hoyle. “We are offering this event for the disabled to try something they may have never tried before. We also encourage those who have joined us in previous years to come back and participate again.” Hoyle first brought Wake the World to Cleveland County in 2018 and 2019 but was prevented from holding it in 2020 due to COVID. In 2021 the event was revived and now it will return for a sixth time at Moss Lake. “Last year was our best year,” says Hoyle. “We had eight skiers, more than 30 volunteers and a lot more people who came and just rode on pontoon boats around the lake. We had a blast!” Hoyle says that the volunteers always have more fun than the participants. And volunteers are needed once again for this year’s event. “Wake the World uses adaptive skiing equipment to allow participants to enjoy skiing with support from side skiers,” says Hoyle. “Side skiers help the participants into the water and to get up on the skis. Volunteers are needed for these duties and to assist with logistics on the dock.” Participant spaces are limited, so those interested are asked to call Hoyle at 704734-1050 as soon as possible. Volunteers can also call this number to sign up to help, and weather-related questions can also be directed to Hoyle.
Thursday, August 15 Senior Citizens Day PEANUT BUTTER DRIVE
FREE admissionn for Seniors over 55.
Peanut butter and saltine cracker donations accepted for the Leona Neal Senior Center
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Friday, August 16 Salute to Academic Achievement Day
For more information about Wake the World, visit the organization’s website at www.WakeTheWorld.org. April H. Shauf is a Freelance Graphic Designer, specializing in small businesses, nonprofits and religious organizations. Visit her website at www.TheWriteDesign. us.
Saturday, August 17 USAA Military Appreciation Day Golden Knights Perform
Sunday, August 18 Salute to Healthy Living Day
FREE admission for Veterans & Active Military
FREE admission for First Responders
Monday, August 19 Youth Athletic Day
Tuesday, August 20 Golden Knights Perform
FREE admission for Youth through College age fans wearing a team jersey
Championsh Tuesday
Special Recognition throughout the day
August 15-20, 2024
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