THIS Saturday, September 27th

12th Annual Friends For Michael, Inc. 

Spinal Cord Injury 5K Run/Walk and Wheel 

Race #2 of the USATF Kentucky Championship Series

(Race # 3 Oct 24th 5k - Black Cat Chase 5k Run- Frankfort, KY)

Extra t-shirts will be available on sale for $20; along with a limited number of sweatshirts ($15), hats ($10), and “Michael’s Angles” ($10)

If you are NOT a USATF member and would like to sign up before the race to qualify for the CASH prizes…there will be a USATF representative there to assist you.

WE have TWO HUGE projects we are REALLY striving to finish by October of 2009!

One: We are building of our FULLY ACCESSIBILE PLAYGROUND for ALL ABILITIES  (still to be named)at the new Henry County Recreation and Services Park in New Castle, KY.  This will be a state of the art playground….a one of a kind….not another like it in the state or region……we are really excited about this!!

Two: We are sponsoring the Friends For Michael Resource Room at Frazier Rehab on the 11th floor that will give all patients access to resources needed post injury, stroke, disease onset, etc as well as provide a place for family, friends and patients to relax, rest, watch television, use computers, etc…. It will also be a facility that can be used by outpatients to meet with vocational rehab, counselors, therapists, etc.   This will be an asset to the entire community and will serve thousands for years to come.

When you arrive at the Henry County High School there is some construction going on

so we are doing registration at the Henry County Middle School which is located directly behind the High School.  There will be signs and parking attendents to help you with directions.

The weather looks like it is going to be a beautiful morning!!

For more information or if you have questions please contact:

Cindy Norton   President/Founder    396-3214

As posted by: Kevin Hughes

Paralympic Fans:

All great things must come to an end…The 2008 Beijing Paralympics will officially conclude with the closing ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17, 2008) at 8:00 AM ET.  

Universalsports.com has had solid coverage with posting more then 115 webcasts the past 11 days. Each day universalsports.com posted two highlight webcasts: morning and evening show along with LIVE coverage of different events. You can watch all of these webcast at  http://www.universalsports.com/club/std/ViewCategory.dbml

Universalsports.com also has great action photos. Check them out here: http://www.universalsports.com/PhotoAlbum_Archives.dbml?archivestartrow=1&db_oem_id=23000

The official Paralympic Team USA website (paralympics.teamusa.org) has press releases from each event. Go to the follow link, click on the sport and then select the day you wish to read about: http://paralympics.teamusa.org/event/event/380

2008 Paralympic events include: Archery, Boccia, Cycling, Equestrian, Football, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Vollyball Sitting, Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, and Wheelchair Tennis

It’s nearly impossible to recap everything from the 2008 Paralympics however, below are a few things that caught my eye that you might also find interesting.

U.S. Men’s Quad Rugby team goes undefeated and wins Gold Medal with 53-44 Defeat of Australia (below are headlines and notes posted by http://paralympics.teamusa.org)

Watch Quad Rugby Gold Medal game: USA vs Australia at the following link: http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?&_MODE_=ONDEMAND&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=107950&SPID=13327&DB_OEM_ID=23000&CLIP_ID=139401&CLIP_FILE_ID=144070

Below is an excerpt from US Paralympics Team Press Release (for complete article go to the follow link: http://paralympics.teamusa.org/event/event/380?page_id=2138):

BEIJING, China -The U.S. Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is golden once again.  The U.S. downed Germany, 50-38, to capture the gold medal for the second Paralympic Games in a row.

Quick headlines on both the U.S. Mens and Womens Wheelchair Basketball team from http://paralympics.teamusa.org:

Sept. 15 U.S. Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Wins Second Straight Paralympic Gold Medal

Sept. 16 U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Defeated by Great Britain 85-77, Finishes in Fourth Place

Strikes, Turkeys and Spares are just part of the fun with the TR bowling league.  Ramps are available for those who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility.  

Ages: All ages welcome

Date: Saturdays, Sept 13-Nov 15

Time: 12-2

Location: Eastland Lanes

Cost: $4.50/week (payable to Eastland Lane each week)

Call the Lexington Parks & Rec Department to sign up or go online.

Be sure to visit our website at www.lfucg.com/parks to learn more about what is happening at your Lexington Parks & Recreation department. 

Come to Dunbar Community Center Gym and get a great workout.  We do a variety of fitness activities that will leave you either tired from your workout or tired from laughing.  (Limited Home transportation will be provided)

Ages: 18+

Dates: Sept 16-November 20

Time/Day: 12-2 Tuesday/Thursday

Cost $30/session

Offered through the Lexington Parks & Rec.  Sign up for classes by calling or visiting the website.

Be sure to visit our website at www.lfucg.com/parks to learn more about what is happening at your Lexington Parks & Recreation department. 

Watch the Opening Ceremonies LIVE on September 6th on UniversalSports.com

Universal Sports is proud to announce the multiplatform broadcast coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. The groundbreaking U.S. broadcast will premiere September 6th on UniversalSports.com and October 8th on Universal Sports TV, followed by a special presentation of the events on NBC on October 18th. 

This time in Beijing ,a total of 4,000 athletes from more than 150 countries will be competing in 20 sports. Fans will get the chance to watch American 10-time Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder Erin Popovich dominate once again in women’s swimming. Jeff Glasbrenner and the rest of the U.S. Paralympic
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team will look to win the gold for the first time. Among the many more notable athletes, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius and swimmer Natalie Du Toit will also compete to capture medals in the 2008 Paralympics.

Along with daily news and updates online, Universal Sports
will be showcasing a series of original athlete profiles. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch LIVE coverage of the Paralympic Games, September 6-17, with daily highlight shows on UniversalSports.comand usparalympics.org.

For complete and updated broadcast TV and webcast schedules
please check UniversalSports.com.

INTERNET
COVERAGE: *all>www.UniversalSports.com
*all times EDT

Sept 9
Day 3 –

Highlight Shows 1 & 2     4 a.m. & 12 p.m.

Track & Field                   5-9:30 a.m.

Sept 10 Day 4 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2    4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Swimming                      5-8 a.m.

Sept 11 Day 5 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2   4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Swimming                      5-8:30 a.m.  

Wheelchair Basketball  8:30 -10:30 a.m.

Sept
12 Day 6 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2   4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Track & Field                 5-9:30 a.m.
Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA plays) 9:30-11 a.m.

Sept 13 Day 7 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2    4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Track & Field                  5-10 a.m.
Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA plays) 10-11 a.m.

Sept 14 Day 8 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2    4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Track & Field                  5-10:30 a.m.
Wheelchair Basketball (only if USA play) 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Sept 15 Day 9 -
Highlight Shows 1 & 2    4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Swimming                       5-9 a.m.
Wheelchair Basketball (Championship)  9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Sept 16 Day 10 -
Highlight Shows 1 &2    4 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Wheelchair Rugby (Championship) 8-10 a.m.

Sept 17 Closing Ceremonies   8-11:30 a.m.

* All events available on-demand same day

TELEVISION COVERAGE: Universal Sports Television Network

October 8
Beginning of Television Coverage – Check www.UniversalSports.com for exact times

As posted by Kevin Hughes

The highly anticipated 2008 Beijing Paralympics officially started (September 6, 2008). Two websites will have live action: http://www.universalsports.com and www.ParalympicSport.TV

Some schedules posted are Beijing time. Easy math…they’re 12 hours ahead of us (Eastern Standard Time)

You can go to the below link for Beijing current time

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=33

If you’re interested in watching the Paralympic Opening Ceremony…go to the below link… I recommend fast forwarding to either the 20:00 or 25:00 minute mark. The 3.5 hour opening had China’s signature firework show along with an entertaining theatrical performance. USA introduction was at the 1:24:00 mark and the breathtaking closing was around the 2:00:00 mark. If you enjoyed the Olympic opening ceremony, you’ll really be entertained in the final 1.5 hours.

http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?CLIP_ID=137914&CLIP_FILE_ID=142581&_MODE_=ONDEMAND&db_oem_id=23000

There are many ways you can stay connected with the Paralympics as I mention in a previous post. Learn more at the below link.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=395135847&blogID=426365061&Mytoken=5EECD6EA-B52D-40CA-AFFC3ACCE5C2BD1479659041 (It’s the second item posted)

Enjoy all the coverage.

Kevin Hughes

Turnstone Flyers Prep Coach

260-710-2925 (mobile)

FRIENDS FOR MICHAEL, INC. 

& SPINAL CORD INJURY ORGANIZATION 

Present the  8th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE AND CELEBRITY AUCTION 

WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2008  

(Rain date Wednesday, September 17, 2007)                         

WHERE: Henry County Recreational Corp.  New Castle, KY      (502) 845-2375 

TIME:  Registration 7:15 AM (EST)                

SHOTGUN START:  8 AM (EST)            

FEES: $60 per player/$240 per team - includes green fees, cart rental, soft drinks & water on the course, lunch and door prizes. (bring your own team or be placed on a team)                     

144 player limit strictly enforced, so return your entry early!! 

MULLIGANS sold at check in for $5 (limit one per golfer).  

GENERAL RAFFLE TICKETS are sold for $1 each or 6 for $5;                                                                                

LUNCH PROVIDED BY:  

AUCTION IS HELD IMMEDIATELY AFTER GOLFER’S HAVE BEEN SERVED LUNCH.  

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE WWW.FRIENDSFORMICHAEL.ORG FOR AVAILABLE  AUCTION ITEMS!   

MASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED DAY OF SCRAMBLE 

**Mail Entry Fee & Form to:    

 Friends For Michael, Inc  SCI     PO BOX 212     Campbellsburg, KY  40011 

    Questions:  Cal Cindy 502-396-3214 or Stuart 502-327-9285 

September 27, 2008     9:00 AM                                                                                        

Race #2 of the 2008 USATF Kentucky Association LDR 5K Championship Series                                                                      

HENRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL  NEW CASTLE, KY                                           

*Registration begins 7:15 am                                                                                                                

* $20 or $15 if postmarked by September 20, 2008                                                                                        

NEW*   K-12 Student Race Fees-$10 if accompanied by a participating adult. 

More Race Information: www.friendsformichael.org (2008 race will be posted in the coming months) 

Race Contact: Cindy Norton- 502-532-7071 

USATF Kentucky Association Series Prize Money: 

KY Association Open Men- 1st  $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $25 

KY Association Master Men- 1st  $75, 2nd $50  3rd $25 

KY Association Open Women- 1st  $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $25 

KY Association Master Women- 1st  $75, 2nd $50  3rd $25 

USATF Event Total $800 

FUNDS RAISED GO TO HELP SUPPORT NEW ALL ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND!  

So grab a few friends and make up a team and help make a difference in our community.