May 11th 2013 
Vista Del Valle Park

 

Together for Independence!

Walk Roll Stroll brings together families, friends, and communities touched by disabilities in a walk that celebrates the journey towards independence. Ability Connection has been bringing people together for 15 years to raise awareness of what independence means to the thousands with disabilities in our community. Participating in this fundraising event ensures people of every ability a more independent future.

 

May 4th 2013 
Hilton Lincoln Center (North Dallas)

 

VIP Dinner, Charity Ball & Silent Auction

The Sterling Charity Ball is the marquis event hosted by the Sterling Society, a 501 (c) (4) organization that has raised over 3/4 million dollars since its inception in 1992 to benefit Dallas/Ft. Worth area children’s charities. The Sterling Charity Ball features a VIP Dinner, a Silent Auction and live music in the Lincoln ballroom.

 

April 27th 2013 
Alfred J. Loos Stadium and Sports Complex

 

Together for Independence!

Walk Roll Stroll brings together families, friends, and communities touched by disabilities in a walk that celebrates the journey towards independence. Ability Connection has been bringing people together for 15 years to raise awareness of what independence means to the thousands with disabilities in our community. Participating in this fundraising event ensures people of every ability a more independent future.

 

March 23rd 2013 
The Ballpark in Arlington

 

A premiere racing event celebrating Texas Independence

Mark your calendar for March 23^rd!

The 2nd annual Lone Star Race will be held March 23rd, 2013 at The Ballpark in Arlington. The Lone Star Race, named one of the best races in DFW by CBS 11, is a premier racing event that celebrates Texas Independence and features 5k & 10k certified race-courses as well as a 1K fun run / boot scoot. Runners will “Giddy Up” beginning at 8am at the third base concourse at The Ballpark in Arlington. Be sure to stick around after the race for a Texas–size after party featuring entertainment by Texas Country music artist Mark David Manders. We’ll also have plenty of food, beverages and swag!

Visit The Lone Star 5k / 10k Website!

 

December 13th 2012 
Landon Winery – McKinney

 

Grapes for Good Winemaker Tasting

Grapes for Good Winemaker Tasting is a wine education class from a winemaker’s perspective benefiting Ability Connection Texas.

Many styles of wine will be sampled and discussed. If you have wondered what gives Pinot Grigio its crisp character or what gives Cabernet Sauvignon its depth then come join Ability Connection Texas as we learn about the different styles of wines, winemaking techniques, as well as food and wine pairing.

Proceeds from the tasting and from all bottles sold on this night will benefit Ability Connection Texas.

Register for this event now!

 

November 15th 2012 
Zodiac Room, Neiman Marcus Downtown (Dallas)

 

Fifth Annual Vine & Dine dinner and auction benefiting Ability Connection Texas

The fifth annual Vine & Dine is an exclusive culinary and wine event that will raise money to benefit the important programs provided to people with disabilities throughout Ability Connection’s service area. This year’s event takes place on November 15th and will feature Ron Corning of WFAA’s News 8 Daybreak as Master of Ceremonies. The event co-chairs include Jane and William Corbellini, Susan and Gene Palma, and Pam and Vin Perella. Honorary chairs this year are Meredith and Jack Woodworth, who will be recognized for their outstanding contributions and philanthropic ventures in our community.

 

September 13th 2012 
Communities Foundation of Texas Website

 

North Texas Giving Day – September 13^th, 2012

TODAY IS THE DAY! On September 13^th, 2012 Ability Connection Texas is taking part in North Texas Giving Day. From 7 am to midnight every donation of $25 and above will receive matching funds and will go a long way in helping people with disabilities here in Texas. Your gift of $25 or more will receive a portion of $1 million in matching funds – making every dollar you give go further.

Visit the Ability Connection Texas Giving Page to make a donation on September 13^th

 

August 25th 2012 
Wichita Falls, Texas

 

Bill Rides the Hotter’n Hell Hundred to raise funds for Ability Connection

Join Ability Connection Texas in supporting Bill as he participates in his 14^th Hotter’n Hell Hundred. Your support of Bill’s Ride will help Ability Connection serve more children & adults with disabilities.

 

June 16th 2012 
Greenhill School, Addison
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Join Us in Supporting People with Disabilities!

Ability Connection Texas' Walk, Roll, Stroll is a family-oriented event created to raise awareness of the challenges faced by childrend and adults with disabilities. This year's Walk, Roll, Stroll will feature a relay style walk that gives teams the chance to "Walk for Independence" and a Victory Lap for individuals with less mobility. Throughout the event teams and families will enjoy a Family Fun Party featuring sponsors and community partners. The party will include plenty of music, games, food and prizes!     >> Visit the Event Website!

 

March 31st 2012 
Texas Rangers Ballpark

 

A premiere racing event celebrating Texas Independence

A premiere racing event celebrating Texas Independence featuring 5k & 10k certified race-courses starting at the Texas Rangers Ballpark, past the Dallas Cowboys Stadium & Six Flags Theme Park. The finish line back at the Rangers Ballpark features a rip-roarin’ after party complete with entertainment, food, beverages, awards & prizes!

Visit The Lone Star 5k / 10k Website!

 

March 10th 2012 
Crowne Plaza – Trinity Ball Room

 

VIP Dinner & Reception, Casino, Silent Auction & Live Entertainment

Thanks to all who attended the Sterling Society Charity Ball benefiting Ability Connection Texas! The Sterling Charity Ball is the marquis event hosted by the Sterling Society, a 501 (c) (4) organization that has raised over 3/4 million dollars since its inception in 1992 to benefit Dallas/Ft. Worth area children’s charities. The event featured live music in the main ballroom provided by Signed, Sealed, Delivered, one of Dallas' top show bands. For more images and audio go to their official website.

The Sterling VIP Lounge featured a performance by Aubree-Anna, rated as Dallas's number one night club singer by D Magazine. More images and audio and video clips are on her website.

 

November 18th 2011 
www.AbilityConnectionTexas.org

 

Gifts of Hope Benefiting Ability Connection Texas

What is your wish this holiday season? At Ability Connection Texas (ACT), our wish is for every person to have the tools they need to be as independent as possible.

Gabby's wish this year was for a "shoe". Gabby was born with a physical disability. She had only one arm and one of her feet was attached to her hip and had to be amputated just weeks after she was born. Gabby began coming to the Early Childhood Development and Education center at ACT last year. At that time, she was not yet talking and, with only one leg, she could not walk.

A lot has changed since then. Gabby now communicates well and enjoys interacting with her classmates. She is learning her colors, numbers and shapes in class, and she is also getting around better. Gabby has been working with a physical therapist at ACT to learn how to walk with a new prosthetic leg, or her "shoe," as she calls it! Gabby still has a lot of work ahead of her, but she and her family now have the Gift of Hope. This gift would not be possible without the help of ACT and donors like YOU!

2011 has been a busy year at Ability Connection Texas. We changed our name, opened a new regional office, and continue to serve those who need our help. Despite cuts in healthcare funding and disability services, the need for our services is still present. In fact, we are serving 13% more clients on a daily basis as compared to this time last year.

As the giving season is upon us and as we reach out to those in need, ACT asks that you designate your end-of-year donation to our much-needed programs and services. Our Gifts of Hope campaign is a great way to make a difference by providing help and hope for children and adults with disabilities in our community. This campaign consists of six different levels of giving, or you can choose to give a custom gift of any amount. Remember, every dollar helps and no gift is too small! And since ACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all Gifts of Hope donations are tax-deductible.

      

At Ability Connection Texas, we are very proud of our exceptional services, but there are many children and adults with disabilities in our community that still need our help! You can make a difference! Please give the Gift of Hope to children and adults with disabilities in our community.

On behalf of clients like Gabby here at Ability Connection Texas, thank you for your support and generosity.

 

November 17th 2011 
Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus, Level Six

 

Fourth Annual Vine & Dine dinner and auction benefiting Ability Connection Texas

Join us for the Fourth Annual Vine and Dine dinner and auction benefiting Ability Connection Texas.

The dinner and auction will be held Thursday, November 17th in the Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus Downtown. This event promises to be an intimate but fun celebration with delicious cuisine prepared by Chef Kevin Garvin and wonderful wine graciously provided by Coquerell Vineyards. The purpose of Vine & Dine is to raise funds to support the programs and services of Ability Connection Texas.

 

September 15th 2011 
Communities Foundation of Texas Website

 

Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day – September 15^th, 2011

Mark your Calendar! On September 15^th, 2011, Ability Connection Texas is taking part in Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day. On September 15^th, every donation of $25 and above will be matched when made through the Communities Foundation of Texas online portal that connects donors with nonprofit organizations like Ability Connection Texas.

Please Mark Your Calendar, visit the Communities Foundation of Texas DonorBridge website between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and enter “ACT” in the Search field, click the Search button and then click the link to ACT’s page. Click the “Donate Now!” button to given any amount. Remember that donations of $25 or more will receive matching funds and will go a long way in helping people with disabilities here in Texas. Your gift of $25 or more given that day will receive a portion of $1 million in matching funds – making every dollar you give go further.

 

September 6th 2011 
Four Seasons Resort and Club

 

2011 Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Circle K benefiting Charity Connection Southwest

Circle K’s success in the convenience retailing industry spans more than 50 years as one of the nation’s leading convenience store chains.

Circle K is also one of Charity Connections oldest and strongest supporters. Since 1984 Circle K has supported the disabilities community through partnering with the members of Charity Connection Southwest and has raised more than $38 million to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

The Circle K 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at the Four Seasons Resort and Club brings together Circle K’s many partners in a two-day event that includes a silent auction and a golf tournament. As a member of Charity Connection Southwest, we thank you for your partnership and support of this event. We hope you have fun and enjoy your time at the Four Seasons Resort and Club!

 

August 27th 2011 
Wichita Falls, Texas

 

Bill Knudsen Rides the Hotter'n Hell Hundred to raise funds for Ability Connection Texas

Join Ability Connection Texas in supporting Bill Knudsen as he participates in his 13^th Hotter’n Hell Hundred. Riders and racers from all over the USA will celebrate the 30th annual Hotter’n Hell Hundred on August 27^th. The Hotter’n Hell Hundred is one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation.

 

August 13th 2011 
Reverchon Park

 

Benefiting Ability Connection Texas and its services for adults and children with disabilities

Ability Connection Texas wishes to thank all our great Sponsors, Fundraisers, Participants and Volunteers who worked so hard to make the 16^th annual Run, Walk, Roll a success! Today over 50 million Americans are living with some kind of physical or intellectual disability. Here in Texas there are 2.1 million people living with disabilities. Ability Connection Texas serves to level the playing field for these individuals by providing vital support, technology and advocacy for people with disabilities. The funds we raise go to provide Early Childhood Education and Therapy for a child living with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida or Autism, Assistive Technology for an adult seeking to re-enter the workforce, or therapy for a veteran recovering from injuries.

Ability Connection Texas would not be able to provide its services without the help of its many Sponsors, supporters and donors. The annual Run, Walk, Roll event is a family-friendly way in which interested individuals can get involved and make a difference. Many people in the community donate their time to help out as a volunteer for the event. Families, particularly those with a member who has a disability register to walk in the 1K fun Walk & Roll and many runners from all kinds of backgrounds and levels of athletic ability join us in the 5K Run. Some interested individuals registered as “Sleep In” participants.

Many of our friends also registered as Fundraisers and organized teams at work or among their Facebook friends to raise funds for Ability Connection Texas to help us continue the work we do to provide care and assistance to people with disabilities. Raising funds and organizing a team allows fundraisers to quickly and easily bring people together for our cause – and many have used our videos to learn how to be an effective fundraiser.

In whatever way you may have elected to help, we wish to say THANK YOU to those who have joined us and WELCOME to all who wish to participate!


Again we WELCOME all who wish to support and partipate in Run, Walk, Roll and offer a hearty THANK YOU for all who sponsored, volunteered and participated in the 2011 Run, Walk, Roll!

 

April 6th 2011 
Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc.

 

Thank you to the attendees of the Society of Hope Reception highlighting the artwork of Troy Parker on the evening of Wednesday, April, 6, 2011 at Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc in Dallas, Texas. Guests enjoyed food, drink and a one night only special art exhibit with 25 pieces from Parker.

Parker was born in 1967 with Cerebral Palsy, and while his road has often been bumpy, Parker has found a passion for art, more specifically, techno-folk art.

Upon completion of High School in Tyler, Texas, Parker began to take a series of computer graphics courses at Tyler Junior College. During his course work, he completed a piece called “Two by Two” and at the request of his instructor, he submitted the project and was selected to appear in the Tyler Junior College “Touchstone” publication. From there, his talent blossomed and he was encouraged to share his artwork with the public.

Parker’s award winning artwork has appeared at the Abilities Expo in Chicago, The Biblical Arts Center in Dallas, Artstreet in Green Bay The Tyler Museum of Art in Tyler, and many other cities across America.

Thank you to the evening’s sponsors: AmRamp, Glazer’s, Wendy Krispin Catering, Gold Crown Valet, Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Inc., MillerCoors, Circle K, Crown Imports, Phusion, Inc, and Heinken.

Thanks to all our attendees and sponsors for your generous support of Ability Connection Texas!

For more information on Troy Parker, visit www.TroysArtwork.com.

 

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February 19th 2011 
Crowne Plaza – Addison – Trinity Ball Room

 

Casino, Silent Auction & Live Entertainment...

Live music in the main ballroom provided by Good Question, returning for the 2nd year at your request. They put on such a great show for all of you last year, we decided to keep the good times and great music for another year. For more images and audio go to their official site by clicking on their name above.

Sterling VIP Lounge performance by Aubree-Anna, rated as Dallas's number one night club singer by D Magazine. More images and audio and video clips are on her website.

 

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