PT Grad Students Get Involved in Rochester

10/22/03

In addition to a hectic academic schedule, the graduate physical therapy students on the Rochester campus have been involved in a wide range of community service activities during September and October.

• NSCIA Sit-Ski: On September 6, a group of about 30 students volunteered at an adapted water-skiing event for the Rochester chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA).
  
  
• Light the Night Walk: Our class team of about 30 students raised approximately $1,817 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
  
  
• Camp Haccamo Fall Retreat Weekend: On October 3-4, two students volunteered at this weekend camp for teenagers and young adults with spina bifida.
  
  
• Community Health Fair: Approximately 15 students volunteered at a community health fair on October 2.
  
  
• Gardening Project: Over two weekends, October 4th and 11th, a group of approximately seven students provided assistance with gardening and yard work for an individual with paraplegia from the community.
  
  
• Spinal Cord Injury Health Fair: Approximately eight students volunteered at this health fair for people with spinal cord injuries on October 18.
  
  
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: On October 19, a team of approximately 40 students participated in this walk to raise money for breast cancer research. The total amount of money raised is not yet available.
  
  
• SABAH: Every Sunday, five students volunteer with the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped -- adaptive ice skating lessons for children with disabilities.
  
  
• Therapeutic Riding: A few students volunteer on a regular basis with a therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities.
  
  
• Al Sigl Center WalkAbout: On October 26, a group of students plan to volunteer at this walk to raise money for people with disabilities in the Rochester community.
  
  

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