
05/07/2023
Hey all! SABAH is at the Buffalo Autism Project Resource Fair at the Buffalo Bills Field House until 1:00 pm today (May 7th). Stop by and visit us!
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SABAH, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to the mission of enriching the quality of life for individuals challenged by physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disability by providing education and therapeutic recreation, promoting fitness, and developing social and communication skills. Each week, SABAH athletes engage in physical education and therapeutic recreation to achieve their full poten
tials. SABAH programs enable our athletes to improve skills for independent living and foster a healthy lifestyle. True athletes, SABAH participants strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of life!
Operating as usual
Hey all! SABAH is at the Buffalo Autism Project Resource Fair at the Buffalo Bills Field House until 1:00 pm today (May 7th). Stop by and visit us!
This is the first week of our Outdoor Series Self-Guided Tour contest! So with the sunshine and warmer temperatures finally predicted to join us this weekend, get ready to head outside with a family member or friend to enjoy an activity in a local park. Then, take a photo of yourself in the park and send it to [email protected]. Each Monday, from now through September, we will choose a winner from one of the photo entries and send you a prize!!
As part of the Outdoor Series Self-Guided Tour, SABAH athlete Nick Zmuda submitted this photo of himself and his beautiful dog, Luna, hiking the Rimrock Trail in the Allegheny National Forest this past Monday!
SABAH holds the highest esteem for the teachers that bring their students to our School Day programs. Their dedication and commitment to improving outcomes for their students is inspiring. We are grateful for the many ways they go above and beyond the call of duty for their students! Thank you, teachers! Lake Shore Central Frontier Central Schools Beyond Learning Center Depew Union Free School District Lackawanna City School District
Looking for a reason to bring the family together this summer?? Enter your family in Kickstock and let's see how far genetics can carry you during the fun-filled kickball tournament! It's a great way for siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and the rest of the family to share a fun day together while supporting a great cause! Make great memories at Kickstock 2023!!! For more information or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/kickstock
We have our first entry for the Outdoor Series Self-Guided Tour! Mike Finnerty and his best friend, Tito, took a walk in the West Seneca Soccer Park. Thank you, Mike, for braving the cold and sending us a photo!
Mike states, "Took my best friend for a walk at the West Seneca Soccer Park today. She was more interested chasing squirrels up the trees than anything else. Funny how Tito is the only one who understands and appreciates my humor."
Keep them coming, everyone!!! Send your outdoor photos to [email protected] and we will draw a winner on Monday!!
Today is the first day of our Outdoor Series Self-Guided Tour contest! Take a family member or friend and enjoy a local park. Then, take a photo of yourself in the park and send it to [email protected]. Each Monday, from now through September, we will choose a winner from one of the photo entries and send you a prize!! Get outside and enjoy the outdoors!!!
The biggest thank you to Lake Shore's Highland Elementary School for inviting our Director of Programming, Carrie Drabik, to today's assembly!!! And, thank you for this stunning bouquet of flowers!! Lake Shore Central School District
We love summer! And, we just LOVE our Summer Skates!
Join us for our 2023 Summer Skates, a program which offers adaptive ice skating during the summer months for any individual, of any age, challenged by disability. (It's also a great time to introduce a friend with a disability to SABAH!)
SABAH offers six sessions from July through August at the Riverside Rink (2607 Niagara Street) in Buffalo, New York (YES! We are back at the Riverside Rink!). The cost for six sessions is $60 and everyone must be registered by June 30, 2023 to participate.
*All session times are between 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
July 11, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 25, 2023
August 1, 2023
August 8, 2023
August 15, 2023
Join us this summer!!! Register at www.sabahinc.org/summerskates
SABAH’s Outdoor Series – Self-Guided Tour
Hey SABAH! We love our Outdoor Series, but do you prefer to take a friend, parent, or caregiver and strike out on your own? That’s also terrific! Simply locate a New York State Park near you from the list below (or a local park of your choice), and enjoy a hike or healthy outdoor activity. Then, take a photo or video of yourself in the park and send it to us at [email protected] or post it on one of our Outdoor Series Facebook posts. Each week, from May through September, we will draw an entry from the posts and announce the winner on our page. The Outdoor Series “winner of the week” will receive a prize, either by mail or in person.
We will begin on Monday, May 1, 2023... so choose your park and enjoy the outdoors! Send us a photo by next Monday, May 8, 2023 when we will select our first winner!
https://stateparks.com/new_york_parks_and_recreation_destinations.html
Please join us for the Outdoor Series!
SABAH's Outdoor Series is back! And now, it features a two-part program that makes it better than ever! This year, you will have two options, the Outdoor Series Guided Tour or the Self-Guided Tour! Take part in one or both so that you can enjoy physical activity and the beauty of our New York State Parks!
SABAH’s Outdoor Series – Guided Tour
Each session will feature an outdoor activity that accommodates SABAH athletes of all abilities. These sessions, each approximately one hour long, will feature a tour led by a New York State Park guide and will include activities such as birding, nature hikes, beach walks, and snowshoeing (or a ride on the Maid of the Mist!!). The sessions are free of charge, but it is necessary to have one caregiver accompany each SABAH athlete and both must be registered (Additional family members and friends are welcome to participate, but must also be registered). Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and space is limited.
The first sessions of the Outdoor Series are now scheduled for:
* Saturday, June 10, 2023 - Maid of the Mist Tour
* Saturday, July 22, 2023 - Letchworth State Park
Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to register.
SABAH’s Outdoor Series – Self-Guided Tour
Do you prefer to take a friend, parent, or caregiver and strike out on your own? That’s also terrific! Simply locate a New York State Park near you (or a local park of your choice), and enjoy a hike or healthy outdoor activity. Then, take a photo or video of yourself in the park and send it to us at [email protected].org or post it on one of our Outdoor Series Facebook posts. Each week, from May through September, we will draw an entry from the posts and announce the winner on our page. The Outdoor Series “winner of the week” will receive a prize, either by mail or in person.
Because of the support of the Golisano Foundation, this program is being offered free of charge. But since space is limited, please kindly notify us at our office (716-362-9600) or by email at [email protected] if you cannot attend so that we can offer your spot to another participant.
Save the Date!!!!
We are excited to announce that Kickstock 2023 will be held on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor on June 24, 2023! Gather up your 10 – 13 of your friends, co-workers, or athletic-looking strangers (21 years of age or older) to participate in one of the most highly anticipated summertime events in Western New York. The throwback kickball tournament will take you back to your glory days in elementary school, where you and your team can vie for the prestigious title of 2023 Kickstock Champions!
While the day-long event includes those memorable red balls, we are going to add a few grown-up twists to the festival. Kickstock 2023 will feature the Outer Harbor’s Beer Garden, along with some of Buffalo’s famous food trucks ready to fuel you up for your next game. Between games, you will also have the opportunity to play some spirited rounds of co****le or volleyball, or enjoy a leisurely stroll on the beautiful Outer Harbor Trail.
The best part about the day? You get to enjoy a fun-filled day knowing that all the proceeds will benefit SABAH, an organization which provides adaptive recreation for those in our community who are challenged by disability. So, what could be stopping you from signing up?!?!
Teams must raise a minimum of $750 collectively to participate in the tournament. But don’t stop there! We will have prizes for the teams and individuals that raise the most support for SABAH athletes!
For more information or to register your team, go to www.sabahinc.org/kickstock
Congratulations to SABAH Board Member, Isaac De Los Santos, for being named a Buffalo Business First 30 Under 30 Winner!
How does M&T Bank's Isaac De Los Santos balance work and personal life? "In a role where my personal life and work life often intersect, I acknowledge and embrace it." Congratulations to De Los Santos, one of this year's winners!
Get ready for Summer Skates!
SABAH’s Summer Skates offer adaptive ice skating during the summer months for any individual, of any age, challenged by disability. (It's also a great time to introduce a friend with a disability to SABAH!)
SABAH offers six sessions from July through August at the Riverside Rink (2607 Niagara Street) in Buffalo, New York (YES! We are back at the Riverside Rink!). The cost for six sessions is $60 and everyone must be registered by June 30, 2023 to participate.
*All session times are between 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
July 11, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 25, 2023
August 1, 2023
August 8, 2023
August 15, 2023
Join us this summer!!! Register at www.sabahinc.org/summerskates
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week... and we have the most extraordinary volunteers!!!! Thank you for all you do for SABAH athletes! You bring us joy, laughter, friendship, and immeasurable support. We couldn't do it without you! (And, we have SO many volunteers that we could not share all of you in one video! But, to each of you, thank you for your incredible support of SABAH athletes!)
Thank you to Heather Mandell and Progressive for the matching donation through Progressive's Name Your Cause program!!! Through a matching donation, SABAH will receive $250 in support of SABAH athletes! Thank you Heather and Progressive !!!
There is no way to express how much we appreciate the incredible young men from Niagara Wheatfield Hockey. The friendships they have made with SABAH athletes and the joy they have brought to us is beyond measure.....Thank you is not enough! Niagara Wheatfield
For the seventh consecutive year, we were honored to have Pete Gallivan of WGRZ's Daybreak serve as the host of SABAH's Celebration on Ice Show!! As always, the event was filled with fun, laughter, excitement because of you! Thank you, Pete!
A message from Carl Motz, the 2023 Gary George Unsung Hero Award recipient:
I would like to take a moment to thank SABAH for selecting myself for the Gary George Jr Unsung Hero Award. It is a huge honor that I do not take lightly. I feel there are so many people within the organization that also deserve a huge thank you from myself and all of the skaters. These are the rink captains that make sure to say hello to every skater when they arrive and hand out any news updates with critical information. All of the rink volunteers that show up early to get out all of the helmets, skates, walkers and all equipment that may be needed for our skaters and assisting out skaters in getting into their walkers. Of course I can't leave out Carrie's parents from school day who take care of all the skates, helmets and make sure that everything is in its proper place to ensure a smooth operation for all of the kids to maximize their ice time. Without all of these people it would be impossible for SABAH to be what it is today, and while maybe may go unnoticed they are a pivotal piece of the organization and I would like to thank all of them for the hard work and dedication to our athletes.
Miss us yet?? We miss you already! So, let's start dreaming of our Summer Skates program!!! We want to see you there! Sign up now... and, if you know anyone challenged by disability that might like to try SABAH, Summer Skates are a great time to start! To register, go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates
Presented to the SABAH athlete who exhibits a spirit of enthusiasm and determination in spite of challenges, we were pleased to honor Emily Reinhart as the 2023 Emily Hermance Spirit Award recipient during the 2023 Celebration on Ice! Since she was just four years old, Emily has been a constant source of joy and happiness for her fellow SABAH athletes and volunteers! Congratulations, Emily!
SABAH's 2023 Celebration on Ice. Oh what a night is was!
Thank you so much to Fred Bressette for your incredible photos.
During the Celebration on Ice last Thursday, SABAH named Carl Motz as the 2023 Gary George, Jr. Unsung Hero. Carl continues to dedicate many hours to SABAH each week, in spite of his tremendously busy family and professional life. Thank you, Carl!
Last Thursday evening, SABAH was honored to name Fred Bressette as the 2023 Volunteer of the Year. Fred's amazing photography and his dedication to SABAH have helped our organization more than words can express. And, of course, we all anxiously await his amazing photos every time we have an event! On behalf of all of us at SABAH, thank you, Fred!!!
Thank you, WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo and Pete Gallivan for sharing SABAH's 2023 Celebration on Ice!
Who was having the most fun during the 2023 Celebration on Ice??!! We couldn't love the young men from NiagaraWheatfield HS any more than we do!! They are a part of the SABAH family and our athletes have been so positively impacted because of their support and friendship! We are grateful! Niagara Wheatfield falcons are the best :) Niagara Wheatfield
We can't wait to see you tonight for the 2023 Celebration on Ice show! Just wait until you see what SABAH athletes have accomplished this season!!! And, thank you, again to our Spotlight Sponsor, Wegmans, and our Presenting Sponsors, Person Centered Services, KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, and National Fire Adjustment, Inc. and the Papa Family!! We couldn't do it without you! Wegmans KeyBank NFA, National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc.
SABAH is thrilled to announce that Mr. Pete Gallivan of WGRZ's Daybreak will be the host of the 2023 Celebration on Ice tomorrow evening (3/30) at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center! Pete is an incredible friend to SABAH and is now in his 7th year of hosting the Celebration on Ice!!! Thank you, Pete! Pete Gallivan WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo
The big day is just two days away! And we can't wait to celebrate your amazing accomplishments over the past season at the 2023 Celebration on Ice on Thursday, March 30th! Put on your dancing shoes, because it's going to be an exciting night! We can't wait to see you!
It was a joy to have you with us this year in Adults Fit and Fun program! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the Celebration on Ice show!! Thank you to The John R. Oishei Foundation for your support of this program!
We got this amazing group photo a few weeks ago at SABAH Inc! We all had so much fun ⛸
We are so grateful for the donations made by students from Orchard Park High School and Orchard Park's Eggert Elementary School! Park Central School District
TODAY (3/24/2023) IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE 2023 CELEBRATION ON ICE SHOW!!!! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of SABAH athletes in a season-ending extravaganza at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on March 30th!
SABAH's 2023 Celebration on Ice show will make you want to jump out of your seats and move to the music, as we feature the theme “Let’s Dance” for the 2023 Celebration on Ice! We are eager to watch the amazing achievements of SABAH athletes, as they skate to a vast array of dance music including country, disco, rock, Motown, and more!
The date of the event is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Once again, the event will be hosted by Pete Gallivan, co-anchor of WGRZ’s Daybreak, and will feature a buffet dinner, a D.J., dance floor, as well as the announcement of the organization’s most prestigious awards: the Gary George, Jr. Unsung Hero Award, the Emily Hermance Spirit Award, and the Barbara Ann Willhoff Volunteer of the Year award.
Seating will be limited and will cost $15 per person, which includes the dinner buffet. SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be registered to attend.
The Details:
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.)
Place: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Ticket Prices: $15/person SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be preregistered to attend!
Deadline to register: March 24, 2023
Register/Purchase tickets at www.sabahinc.org/celebrationonice
We see some familiar faces! Thank you, Rasmus Dahlin and Buffalo Sabres !
For the second year in a row, The John Fiore Foundation donated $10,000 to SABAH in memory of SABAH athlete Scott Fiore. We can't thank you enough! The John Fiore Foundation
We are just two days away from the deadline to order tickets for the 2023 Celebration on Ice! Don't miss out on this spectacular evening in support of SABAH athletes!!
SABAH's 2023 Celebration on Ice show will make you want to jump out of your seats and move to the music, as we feature the theme “Let’s Dance” for the 2023 Celebration on Ice! We are eager to watch the amazing achievements of SABAH athletes, as they skate to a vast array of dance music including country, disco, rock, Motown, and more!
The date of the event is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Once again, the event will be hosted by Pete Gallivan, co-anchor of WGRZ’s Daybreak, and will feature a buffet dinner, a D.J., dance floor, as well as the announcement of the organization’s most prestigious awards: the Gary George, Jr. Unsung Hero Award, the Emily Hermance Spirit Award, and the Barbara Ann Willhoff Volunteer of the Year award.
Seating will be limited and will cost $15 per person, which includes the dinner buffet. SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be registered to attend.
The Details:
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.)
Place: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Ticket Prices: $15/person SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be preregistered to attend!
Deadline to register: March 24, 2023
Register/Purchase tickets at www.sabahinc.org/celebrationonice
We celebrate our incredible SABAH athletes on World Down Syndrome Day!
If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, please don't miss your chance to celebrate the INCREDIBLE accomplishments of SABAH athletes! The deadline to purchase tickets is this Friday, March 24th.
Information:
SABAH's 2023 Celebration on Ice show will make you want to jump out of your seats and move to the music, as we feature the theme “Let’s Dance” for the 2023 Celebration on Ice! We are eager to watch the amazing achievements of SABAH athletes, as they skate to a vast array of dance music including country, disco, rock, Motown, and more!
The date of the event is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Once again, the event will be hosted by Pete Gallivan, co-anchor of WGRZ’s Daybreak, and will feature a buffet dinner, a D.J., dance floor, as well as the announcement of the organization’s most prestigious awards: the Gary George, Jr. Unsung Hero Award, the Emily Hermance Spirit Award, and the Barbara Ann Willhoff Volunteer of the Year award.
Seating will be limited and will cost $15 per person, which includes the dinner buffet. SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be registered to attend.
Keep up the great work! We will be excited to celebrate your accomplishments on March 30th!
The Details:
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 5:30 p.m.)
Place: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Ticket Prices: $15/person SABAH athletes and volunteers are free, but must be preregistered to attend!
Deadline to register: March 24, 2023
Register/Purchase tickets at www.sabahinc.org/celebrationonice
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Opening Days make us so happy! Get ready, SABAH! If you haven't registered for the 2022-2023 SABAH Evening and Weekend adaptive ice skating program yet, go to www.sabahinc.org/eveningandweekend It's going to be a fun year and we can't wait to see you!
Check out Jeremy Wagner's 25 foot putt to win SABAH's 2022 Golf Outing! Congratulations to the winning foursome that included Jeremy, his dad, Dan Wagner, Mike Finnerty. and Scott Felser.
We still have a few spots available for SABAH's 2022 Golf Outing! SABAH's Board of Young Professionals invites you to a Golf Outing in support of SABAH athletes at the Rothland Golf Club on Sept. 17th. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Deadline to register is 9/15! $280/foursome/9 holes $400/foursome/18 holes More info: https://sabahinc.org/event/golf/
Join us for SABAH's 2022 Golf Outing! Hosted by SABAH's Board of Young Professionals, we invite you to a Golf Outing in support of SABAH athletes challenged by disability at the Rothland Golf Club on Sept. 17, 2022. Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. $280 for a foursome - 9 holes $400 for a foursome - 18 holes. For more information, go to https://sabahinc.org/event/golf/
SABAH’s Evening and Weekend program provides adaptive ice skating for individuals, of any age, challenged by disability. The program is offered weekly, from October through March, at three locations (for the 2022-2023 season) throughout the Western New York region including the Northtown Center at Amherst, the Hamburg Town Rink, and Niagara University’s Dwyer Arena. (The Riverside Rink will return in 2023-2024) Each session lasts approximately one hour and includes basic skating skills, games, some free time, and a lot of fun! Join us by registering at https://sabahinc.org/programs-events/special-needs-recreational-fitness-programs/eveningandweekend/
A message from SABAH's Executive Director Sheila O'Brien! We are getting ready for a new SABAH season! Register now for SABAH's 2022-2023 Evening and Weekend program. The schedules are out and available on our Evening and Weekend page at https://sabahinc.org/programs-events/special-needs-recreational-fitness-programs/evening-and-weekend-ice-skating/ (Scroll down to each rink to download schedule). Volunteers register at https://sabahinc.org/volunteer/volunteer-form/ Enjoy the rest of your summer, but register now so that you will be ready for an exciting new SABAH season! We can't wait to see you!
Back to back putts .... can you tell they are siblings?! Join us for SABAH's 2022 Golf Outing! Hosted by SABAH's Board of Young Professionals, we invite you to a Golf Outing in support of SABAH athletes challenged by disability at the Rothland Golf Club on Sept. 17, 2022. Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. $280 for a foursome - 9 holes $400 for a foursome - 18 holes. For more information, go to https://sabahinc.org/event/golf/
SABAH’s Board of Young Professionals invites you to a Golf Outing in support of SABAH athletes challenged by disability at the Rothland Golf Club on Sept. 17, 2022. Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. $280 for a foursome - 9 holes $400 for a foursome - 18 holes. For more information, go to https://sabahinc.org/event/golf/
SABAH’s Board of Young Professionals invites you to a Golf Outing in support of SABAH athletes challenged by disability. The event will be held at the Rothland Golf Club in Akron, New York on September 17, 2022. $280 for a foursome for 9 holes $400 for a foursome for 18 holes. Rothland Golf Club 12089 Clarence Center Rd. #9332 Akron, 14001 United States For more information or to register, go to https://sabahinc.org/event/golf/ We hope to see you there!
Anyone ready to do this all over again!? Get ready for a new SABAH season by registering at https://sabahinc.org/programs-events/special-needs-recreational-fitness-programs/evening-and-weekend-ice-skating/ If you know of anyone challenged by disability, please share this post! We are excited to see you soon!
We are excited to share this video of students from Sweet Home School District using the new "Snow Sledge" during SABAH's School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program! Thank you to Ms. Pisarek of Maplemere Elementary for sharing this video with us!!!
We love sharing the accomplishments of SABAH athletes through our "Look What We Can Do" series! Today we are showcasing the skating skills of Melissa Wood, as she skates with SABAH instructor Kristin Brown. Great work, Melissa!
Celebration on Ice show prep begins! SABAH's Niagara University and Riverside groups are beginning to practice some of their newly choreographed routines for the April 6th Celebration on Ice movie premier at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center!
SABAH athletes! Get ready to be a movie star! We know you’ve been waiting for this decision, and here it is! But before we fill you in on the big announcement, let us share with you how we arrived at our final decision regarding the 2022 Celebration on Ice Show. While late March and April (potential show dates) are still some time away, the traditional Celebration on Ice requires a significant amount of advanced planning. That being said, Covid is still at very high levels and we need to make decisions based upon the information available to us now. While we wrestled with many ideas and suggestions to make the Celebration on Ice a safe event for spectators, athletes, and our volunteers, the one place where we continued to reach an impasse was regarding the necessity to have hundreds of our athletes and volunteers in shared locker rooms, backstage, for several hours during the show. We believed that was too risky at this time. So we came up with a new idea... Like we have done continually over the past two years, we improvised a new plan! We have decided to prepare your routines as usual, but this year we will film each group’s routine on a date to be determined at your rink. After that … and here’s the big news….we will feature your routines at a video premier, themed “Curtain Up,” at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on April 6, 2022. We will be upstairs in the large room, so that we can socially distance (if recommended at that time) and enjoy a light buffet dinner as we watch your amazing accomplishments. While together, we will also announce our award winners, such as the Emily Hermance Spirit Award recipient, the Gary George, Jr. Award recipient, the Barbara Ann Willhoff Volunteer of the Year, and our Hall of Fame Inductees. We will also have a few raffles to make the evening a fun and exciting event for everyone! A few important details: The evening will include a light buffet dinner with refreshments. A cash bar will be avail
As part of our new series, "Look What We Can Do!" we are excited to share the skills of SABAH athlete, Matt Garrison!
We have a new series entitled, "Look What We Can Do!" showcasing the skills being learned each week by SABAH athletes. First up, is Kevin Britzzalaro accompanied by his father, Dan!
SABAH's Adults Fit and Fun program is dedicated to meeting the specific needs of adults challenged by disability. The program has three components: an adaptive ice skating program, a sports program, and an outdoor program in New York State Parks. Today, we marvel at the achievements of one of our older adults, John from Arc of Erie. John started with us in the fall of 2021...learning to skate at 62 years of age! At first, he struggled to skate, as he was tense and frightened by the fear of falling. In this video, he is using one of our Rifton walker frames for support. During the first week of 2021, he made it from the doorway to the blue line and then back. By the first week in 2022, he made two laps around the rink along the edge. This week, he made many laps around the rink and then joined us for the group lesson, followed by 2 more laps at the end. SABAH's Director of Programming, Carrie Drabik, was impressed with his tenacity and go-getter attitude! Thank you to the John R. Oishei Foundation for providing pivotal support for this vital program! @oishei
BREAKING NEWS! SABAH has been selected as the Inspire Change Organization of the Game for this week's game against the New York Jets. If you're at the game, watch for SABAH to be featured on the scoreboard during halftime! Thank you to the Buffalo Bills and Harrison Phillips for selecting SABAH as the Inspire Change Organization of the Game!!!
A look back at 2021! It was a roller-coaster year, but we hope you enjoy a quick video synopsis of 2021 (in less than two minutes!). As always, you make it possible and we are grateful for your support!
Oh behalf of all of SABAH's athletes, SABAH instructor Kristin Brown and SABAH athlete Alex Osiadlo wish you the happiest holiday season! Thank you for your support! www.sabahinc.org
“A true friend supports you because they want to see you succeed” We have the best teachers in our School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program! And, we are so grateful that Ms. Pisarek of Maplemere Elementary shared this video with us! SABAH's School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program teaches children with special needs so many things.... including teamwork and caring for each other. We are grateful to have these wonderful students in our program. Thank you, Maplemere Elementary!
SABAH's Starlight Night Auction was a tremendous success because of your support! Thank you, everyone! A final message for our Starlight Night Auction Host, Channel 2 Daybreak Host, Pete Gallivan: #wgrz
A message from SABAH's Starlight Night Auction Host, WGRZ's Daybreak Host Pete Gallivan! Today is the last day of SABAH's Starlight Night Auction! Bidding ends at 8:00 p.m., so hurry to get your bids in! Go to sabah2021.givesmart.com or text SABAH2021 to 76278 Thank you for your support of SABAH athletes challenged by disability!
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