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Month: October 2019

Disability

Who am I Now? “I am Brave, I am Bruised, I am Who I’m Meant to Be. This Is Me!”

October 5, 2019October 6, 2019 Showing-My-Stripes

"I am Brave, I am Bruised, I am Who I'm Meant to Be. I am Me!"

Tagged Authenticity, bullying, bullying prevention, Disability, Disability Awareness, disability awareness week, disabled sports, joseph maley foundation, United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA)Leave a comment
Disability

Why I Choose to Volunteer for the Joseph Maley Foundation

October 4, 2019February 14, 2020 Showing-My-Stripes

Why do I, and why should you, volunteer for the Joseph Maley Foundation? There are multiple programs to get involved with, and they are always looking for new volunteers to help them complete their mission, disabled or non-disabled, all are welcome here.

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