What's new with the Maryland Ravens...
Saying "Thank You" To Our Supporters...
Middendorf Foundation,
Inc.
Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation
The Maryland Ravens would like to say "Thank You to their supporters" because without each of them, the Maryland Ravens would not have been able to reach out to so many for so long....
Still, there is much to do. We invite other organizations, companies, and individuals to join our list of supporters. To find out how, call Maryland Ravens, Inc. at (410)825-5359.
What We've Accomplished...
From January through December 2006, the Maryland Ravens' Disability Awareness Program (DAP) focused primarily on providing support
to Baltimore City's physically challenged participants who require transportation, equipment, or financial assistance so that they
could participate in the wheelchair basketball programs as well as disability awareness demonstrations in many of Baltimore's communities.
The number of schools and agencies visited during fiscal year 2006 was 18 presenting to 4,875 attendees. In addition, we were able
to provide athletic training to approximately 20 physically challenged persons whereby sponsoring a wheelchair basketball team who
finished 11 and 5 this season.
Here's What They're Saying...
March 29, 2007
Dear Mr. Diggs:
On behalf of the special education students, and faculty, and staff.of White Oak School, I would like to thank you for your participation in the 4th Annual White Oak School "Incredible Kids Day" event, a full day of interactive mini-workshops and faculty basketball game highlighting disability awareness.
Ms. Regina Martini, Principal
April 27, 2007
Dear Eddie and the Maryland Ravens:
Everyone would like to thank you for your participation in Warren Elementary's
Special Awareness Day again this year. The Maryland Ravens are a real highlight of the day for the students, as well as, the teachers
and parent volunteers. Your group shares such a wealth of information as well as their feelings, which helps the students understand
that a disability doesnt have to stop you from doing many of the things that you would like to do.
The students truly experience
and can understand your motto to "look beyond the disabilities....you will find people with abilities.
Again, thanks so much for all you did to help make Warren Elementary's Special Awareness Day special.
Sandy Tolson, Warren Elementary
Maryland Ravens Disability Awareness Program Schedule
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Contact Information
Maryland Ravens, Inc.
1413 Glendale Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21239-1408
(410) 825-5359
(410) 825-7353/Fax
mdravens@aol.com
Here is the 2007- 08 schedule.
2006 Division III National Wheelchair Basketball Champions
Support Wheelchair Sports!
Donate Your Used Vehicles, Running Or Not!
In a cooperative effort between Donation Line and Maryland Ravens, Inc., your vehicle can
be donated to our organization no matter what condition it is in and no matter where you live. And, the giver can get a sizable tax
deduction. That's right!
You can turn your unwanted vehicles into tax-deductible contributions that benefit Maryland Ravens, Inc. through
the CARS-4-US program.
Here are the simple steps to participate:
Have your vehicle title handy,
Call 1(877)227-7487,
Request extension
1891,
Tell them the donation is for Maryland Ravens, Inc.,
Arrange a time for them to pick up the vehicle.
Note: You can also participate
through the Internet at www.donationline.com.
If you have supported Maryland Ravens, Inc. in the past, we say thank you and
hope that you continue to do so. If you have not done so, we ask you to make a commitment now. Your gifts mean so much to so many...
There is no charge for removing your vehicle. Donations are not limited to cars and trucks. Boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles
and snowmobiles are eligible. Even a vehicle that does not run can be donated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dec. 1st Magee Sixers
Philadelphia, PA. TBA
Dec. 5th Central Elementary
School Anne Arundel County 12-3:00 PM
Dec. 7th
Carmello Anthony Youth Center Baltimore City 6-7:30 PM
Dec. 15-16th Dan Sullivan Memorial Classic Thorofare, NJ TBA
Jan.
12th National Rehabilitation Hospital Baltimore
TBA
Feb 1st Ridgely Middle School Baltimore
County TBA
Feb. 9th Magee Sixers
Baltimore TBA
Mar. 1st-2nd Craig Cook Memorial Challenge @ Leadership Through Athletics TBA
Mar. 5th Chesapeake College
Anne Arundel County 1-2:30 PM
Mar. 20th White Oak School
Baltimore County 1:30 PM
Apr. 3rd
Cardinal Gibbons School vs Ravens Exhibition Game Baltimore City 9-11 AM
May 6th
Deep Creek Elementary School Baltimore County 9-11 AM
Note:Additional events are added often. Dates and times are subject to change. For updated information, call (410)825-5359 or continue
visiting the website at www.mdravens.org.
The ShArcs squared off against the Maryland Ravens in a charity game at Aberdeen High School to benefit The Arc: Northern Chesapeake Region...
The Ravens scored 76 points with only four players. With crisp passes and brisk shots, they made consistent swishes.
"It's like the Aberdeen High School team playing the Harlem Globetrotters," said Dequinne Guary, a ShARCs player in a
Harford County/Sunpaper article dated June 17, 2007.
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2003 Disability Awareness Program Awardee
2006 Division III National Wheelchair Basketball Champions
2007 National
Wheelchair Basketball Association's Bill Duncan "Good Guy" Award
2007 Maryland Recreation and Parks Association's Citation
2007
Governor Martin OMalley Citation
"I can't imagine a better way to teach our students about the importance of education, goal-setting, and respect for all individuals.
Your presentation was truly inspiring," said Patrica Rice Doran, Student Support Coordinator at Cardinal Gibbons School (dated April
30, 2007).
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Mr. Diggs,
You are more than welcome. In fact, the appreciation comes from us. You all did a great job of bringing awareness to the
Boeing Philadelphia site. Employees felt engaged and rewarded; being given the opportunity to play and learn from you all. So, on
behalf of the Boeing Philadelphia site, "thank you" for your valuable time, efforts and dedication in helping provide awareness of
the abilities of others, to the Boeing employees.
I also wanted to share some of the photos taken of the basketball game.The game
will be covered in our Boeing News Now. Please keep in touch and we will definitely remember your team around campus.
Sincerely,
Dawn
Stanfield-Scott
The Boeing Company
Site Diversity Manager, Philadelphia
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