The 9th Annual Memorial Rehab Adaptive Sports & Recreation Bowl-A-Thon, co-sponsored by Memorial Foundation and Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, raised more than $30,000 to support children and adults with physical disabilities. Nearly 400 bowlers and community partners gathered at Sparez Bowling Lanes for the event, which funds year-round adaptive sports, fitness, and recreation programs.
The funds will help the Memorial Rehab Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program expand offerings such as adaptive water sports, fitness classes, community events, and support groups. The money covers equipment, transportation, and entry fees, removing financial barriers so adaptive athletes of all ages can participate fully.
“Every dollar raised creates opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to thrive,” said Kelley Morris, president of the Memorial and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundations. “This event reflects our community’s generosity and shared commitment to inclusion and hope.”
The program provides year-round adaptive therapy and recreational sports for people with physical disabilities resulting from stroke, spinal cord or brain injury, amputation, and other conditions. Activities include wheelchair tennis, adaptive bowling, cycling, rowing, mountain biking, and fishing. These programs help participants in both inpatient and outpatient settings achieve independence, emotional recovery, and community reintegration.
The Bowl-A-Thon’s success was supported by sponsors including Memorial Hospital Pembroke Medical Staff, Strive Recreational Therapy, OPC Prosthetic Centers, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Medical Staff, Hanger Clinic, Greenpoint Building, Memorial Hospital Miramar Medical Staff, Genset Fire and Security, Price Family Foundation, Comforts of Home, Universal Drywall and Plastering, Saltz Michelson Architects, Southwest Elevator Company, Labcorp, Trane Technologies, Ellie J. Builders, and Southeast Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Memorial Foundation, which organized the event, raises philanthropic funds to assist patients and families and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment throughout the Memorial Healthcare System. For more information about Memorial Foundation, visit mhs.net/give-back/memorial-foundation. Details about the Bowl-A-Thon are available at memorialrehabbowlathon.org.
This community-driven event underscores the importance of adaptive sports in empowering individuals with disabilities to lead active, engaged, and independent lives. The continued growth of the program ensures that more people can benefit from these opportunities, fostering inclusion and improving quality of life.
