Past Events

“Victories of Spirit”

When: May 9, 6 p.m.

What: “Victories of Spirit”, A Benefit for Sharp HealthCare Foundation

Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego

RSVP: Carolyn Lewis at (858) 939-3085.

Abilities Expo

May 30 - June 1, 2008

Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California

About: Abilities Expo remains dedicated to helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Only at Abilities Expo will you be able to spend hours on the exhibit floor, testing and comparing products and services offered by state of the art exhibitors. Abilities Expo also offers a full line up of FREE consumer and professional workshops, offered by leading individuals in the healthcare, education, and retail fields.

For more information, visit www.abilitiesexpo.com

Free Clinic on June 22, 2008

Awakenings Health Institute is partnering with the Challenged Athletes Foundation and offering a free clinic for people with spinal injuries. This event will take place on June 22, 2008.

Moving the World, Spirit of Movement Awards

When: April 5, 5:30 p.m.
What: Moving the World, Spirit of Movement Awards. Dinner, Awards, and Live Auction.
Where: The Hyatt Regency, Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90067
RSVP: By March 28,2008.

For more information, contact:
Brian Miller
(818) 939-3085 ext. 224
BMiller@ucpwfh.org

Bone Density Screening at AHI

When: Wednesday, April 9, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Awakenings Health Institute

Registration: See the front desk of call (858) 794-9956 to make an appointment.

Cost: The cost will be $25 for an accuDEXA Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Scan. Cash or check to be paid directly to Reed Davis, director of San Diego Natural Health & Fitness Center.

More information: The test is required for any AHI client who has not had a bone scan within the past year, as well as all new AHI clients. Test results will be kept on file to track your progress. Anyone tested within the past year may omit this exam; to do so, please bring in a copy of your results.

Bob Yant from the Christopher Reeves Foundation to visit AHI.

Please come attend when Bob Yant from the Christopher Reeves Foundation visits Awakenings Health Institute on March 20th, 2008.

"Meet the Scientists" Forum

The Reeve-Irvine Research Center of the University of California, Irvine presents:
The Annual CALIFORNIA SPINAL CORD INJURY “MEET THE SCIENTISTS” FORUM

March 12th, 2008
The Beckman Center
University of California, Irvine
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
(check-in begins at 3:30 pm)

Reception to follow

RSVP by Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The California Spinal Cord Injury “Meet the Scientists” Forum brings together scientists from throughout California who received Roman Reed Spinal Cord Injury Research funds for forward thinking, novel spinal cord injury research projects and individuals touched by spinal cord injury.

The Forum gives individuals from the SCI community the opportunity to meet scientists directly, ask questions, and get a sense of SCI research today. Topics will include Prop 71, stem cells and other new research.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact:
Anthony Tette
atette@uci.edu
949-824-873

They Will Surf Again

March 9, 2008

Where: La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California (Look for the LRO flags and tent)

When: Sunday, March 9, 2008

About: They Will Surf Again (TWSA), a no-cost program underwritten by Life Rolls On and generous sponsors, is the most popular program of Life Rolls On. Injured athletes from around the country gather together for a day of surfing! Some have not surfed since their injury, some have never surfed, some surf all the time despite their varying mobility. TWSA connects dozens of volunteers, with a handful of injured surfers, together for a day of excitement, joy, and best of all, surf! Safety precautions and experienced watermen (and women), along with lifeguards will be present. No prior surfing experience is necessary.

Contact Info: Seth Rosenzweig (310) 807-5488 or twsaCA@liferollson.org

Please visit Life Rolls On Foundation for more information.

Goal Setting & Realization Workshop

@ Awakenings Health Institute
Saturday, February 9, 2008
2-4 PM
Cost: $20

Are you ready for 2008? Are you excited about what is possible? What are your goals to make this the best year ever? We all have dreams and intentions, but do you have a plan for their realization?

In this workshop you will identify what is most important in your life. You will learn how to set compelling goals and develop a plan to achieve them. You will also be inspired by other 's goals and dreams.

Research has proven that we are far more likely to reach our goals when they are compelling, written, and held accountable by others.

This workshop will be co-led and facilitated by Dr. Rafe Eric Biggs and Dr. Frank Starks, who are both experienced in leading individuals and groups through change and transformation.

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