Cycle for Smiles 2014
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This document provides information about the "Cycle for Smiles" event organized by Beit Issie Shapiro to raise money to provide iPads to special needs children. The event will take place on April 4th from 1-3 PM at Park Ra'anana, and will include bike rides along 3 routes, games, snacks and prizes. Beit Issie Shapiro helps over 30,000 special needs children and adults through various programs, and iPads are being fundraised for because they allow these children to play and communicate in an easy-to-use format.
Cycle for Smiles 2014
- 1. Cycle for Smiles BRINGING iPADS TO SPECIAL CHILDREN
- 2. Just the FAQs ? When – Friday April 4 ? What time – 1300-1500 ? Where – Park Ra’anana ? Where to meet – Park Chaverim ? What will I do there: ? 1.00pm: Registration in Park Chaverim – please arrive on time. ? 1.30pm: Announcement of prizes and official welcome ? 1.45pm: The ride begins (there are 3 routes which you confirmed in your form) ? 2.30pm: Fun & Games ? 3.00pm: End of event, chips and drinks to be handed out
- 3. Important to Know ? No bike, no problem! If you don’t ride, or don’t like riding a bike you can bring your: ? Roller blades ? Skate board ? Scooter ? Push car ? Whatever! ? Want to get a bike? ? Sure you can do that! Technobike will give all who register a 12% discount!
- 4. What If? ? It rains that day? ? Look at your email for information about what to do in the event of rain. ? My bike breaks down? ? No worries! Techno bike will fix it! If no parts are needed, the service is free! ? Signal a volunteer to help you ? I get lost on the route? ? Not to worry. There are plenty of volunteers that will be patrolling the area. ? I get hungry or thirsty? ? We provide chips and drinks. Parents will need to do the rest.
- 5. What else is there to do that day? ? This year there is a ride outside the park towards the cemetery. Adults are welcome! ? This year there will be activities and artists performing. ? Unicycle riders ? Jugglers ? Photographers with magnets ? Face paint ? More!
- 6. What is Beit Issie Shapiro and What Services Do they Provide? ? A home, a center, a family ? Early intervention centers ? Special education schools ? Snoezelen therapy ? Hydrotherapy / swimming ? Adaptive sports therapy ? Family Services ? Park Chaverim ? Legislation and advocacy ? Social clubs/activities for adults ? Dental Clinic “An African proverb says ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. The Beit Issie Shapiro community is the center of our son’s ‘village’. ~ Laura Novich
- 7. More Programs! ? Accelerator program for technology ? Volunteer programs ? Vocational training and placement ? Professional training ? Academic research ? Inclusive university ? Research and Evaluation advancement
- 8. How Many People Does Beit Issie Shapiro Help? ? 30,000 children and adults all over the world ? 400 snoezlean centers ? 120 hydrotherapy centers ? 30 adapted integrated playgrounds ? 82 Early intervention centers ? Programs in 17 countries
- 9. Why iPads? ? An iPad is easy to use and doesn’t require complex motor control. ? Its interactive design is appealing to all children ? Apple has many applications specifically designed for special needs children ? It allows children with special needs to not only communicate with others but to do the one thing they wish they could do: ? It allows them to PLAY with other people!
- 10. Why Not Register NOW? ? 180 NIS per family ? Pay with check, cash, credit card ? Tax deductible, with receipt ? Want to donate more or collect sponsors? ? GO for it! ? Prizes will be given to the one who collects the most ?Win a free iPad! Win a weekend at a Fatal hotel! ? Want to make a donation? http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/beitissie- shapiro/cycleforsmiles2014 Use this link!
- 11. Thank you for your support!