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Dear Friends,
The mission and vision of The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation, a 501c3 public charity, is to assist children and adults with and without intellectual and physical challenges by providing inclusion in sports and everyday life.
The Foundation provides opportunities for people with and without disabilities to participate in sports fitness programs that impact the athlete's physical, social, and emotional well-being, while fostering inclusion through sports. This Adaptive & Unified Sports program utilizes trained volunteers who assist athletes one-on-one, encouraging them, while instilling self-confidence, relieving stress, and strengthening social bonds through practice and competition. This ultimately brings together both community and family through social activity.
The Foundation's Mission is committed to assisting children and adults, with intellectual or physical challenges and their families with special needs. It has established “The Butterfly Effect Fund,” which represents how a single occurrence, no matter how small, can make a difference in someone’s life. This honors Christina’s extraordinary life, teaching the importance of caring for one another.
The Foundation’s next goal is to build a Unified Sports Center that will allow participation inexercise, fitness and sports programs. The Unified Sports Center along with research in healthpromotion and rehabilitation sciences, will expand on our current mission. We are looking for your support to reach this goal.
The Unified Sports Center will become a vital part of the fabric of the community, offeringopportunities for all athletes to participate in sports without limitations or barriers. The Foundation has witnessed that when given the same opportunities and experiences as those without challenges, people with intellectual and physical challenges accomplish more than anyone ever imagined. Under one Unified Sports Center, everyone will benefit to "Learn, Work, Play, & Live Unified."
We know that it takes a community to embark on such a venture. With your support, we can complete phase one, which includes finalizing engineering and architectural design of the Unified Sports Center project. The following pages provide more details on the Foundations “ProjectAngel” and the overall benefit to a global community of all Sports, Adaptive & Paralympic that the Unified Sports Center will provide.
I am honored as Executive Director for your consideration, and thank you in advance for your support of"Project Angel."
Josephine Sullivan Executive Director.
INTRODUCTION
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Resource Services • Medical Finding Physicians, Equipment & Care
• Educational Attending ARD’s, IEP’s & Liaison
• Legal Guardianships & Financial Planning
• Social Events & Programs
Programs Provided by the Foundation
• GISD/SOTX Unified Champion School Banner Program: a three year commitment to provide students
opportunities to work alongside each other in Whole School Involvement, Inclusive SchoolLeadership, Unified Sports, and Unified Clubs Oppe & Burnett Elementary, Austin Middle & Ball High
Schools Adaptive Recreational Therapy Sport and Fitness Program
• Sunshine Center Day Habilitation Adaptive Recreational Sports and Fitness Program/Day-Hab• Moody NeuroTideway & Moody Neurorehability Traumatic Brain Injury Residents Adaptive
Recreational Therapy Sports & Fitness Program
• Texas Education Agency ACE Tennis Camp is a summer school camp providing transitionally developing
student tennis skills and Fitness Program
• Camp PossAbilities Summer Program provides Unified tennis for children and adults with intellectual or
physical challenged to play UNIFIED alongside a family member or friend without challenges.
Annual Events • Land & Sea Adaptive Sports Challenge brings together wheelchair and amputee athletes to compete in
Wheelchair and Amputee Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Football, Adaptive Sailing and Fishing
• Tennis Tournament and Expo to bring awareness to the Mission of the Foundation with special needs
athletes and able-bodied athletes playing together at the same event. Inclusion!
Partnerships • University of Texas Medical Branch - School of Health Profession OT, PT, Speech Therapists, Nursing,
Sunshine Helpers (UTMB Medical Students)• Galveston ISD – Sponsor of four GISD Schools for a “three-year commitment to inclusion
• SOTX Special Olympics Texas – Unified Champion School Banner Program
• United States Tennis Association – Net Generations assist in design/evaluate the Unified Sports Center• Microsoft – Expo Adaptive Controller/Education technology used in eSports Unified Sports Center• Galveston College - School of Nursing Volunteers• American National Insurance Company - Volunteers• Ability 360 - Premier Adaptive Sports Center- Phoenix AZ Sister Facility: Graciously Shared the Best.
Volunteers • Provide life-changing experiences to the athletes they are the heart of the foundation’s programs–
Each volunteer is required to go through two background checks with school district and SOTX and certified
training to work with intellectually & physically challenged children and adults; our athletes.
all because she lived...
THE FOUNDATION
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The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation is seeking funding to build a 123,920+ square foot Unified Sports Center, which will allow the Foundation to offer year-round activities for all athletes (with and without physical or intellectual challenges. The Unified Sports Center will be a place for EVERYONE, entertaining all skill levels, adapted to one's abilities in a variety of sports.
Unified Sports Center Details
• 123,920 sq. ft.• 12 Outdoor Tennis Courts• 8 Youth Courts• 3 Indoor and 3 Rooftop Tennis Courts• 2 Multipurpose Sports Courts• Rock Climbing Wall• 16 Dormitories/Paralympic Sports• Research Area• Sports Rehabilitation Lab Area
• Event Room Indoor/Outdoor• 10 Volleyball Courts• Fitness & Wellness Center• Locker Rooms• Activity Rooms/Classrooms• Pro Shop/Café• eSports• Virtual Golf Simulator• Butterfly Garden/ Chapel/Meditation
Direct all inquires to John Catanzaro Project Manager 4116 Avenue N1/2, Suite 106, Galveston, Texas 77550 Correspondence
to : P.O. Box 504, Galveston, Texas 77553-0504
[email protected] 409-771-4909
PROJECTOVERVIEW
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Naming Rights Available
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Levels&NamingRightsUpon Request
Call 409-771-4909, email: [email protected]
Unified Sports CenterNamingTenVolleyballCourts
Reception MainLobbyMultipurposeGymnasiums(2)IndoorTennisCourts(3)RooftopTennisCourts(2)RooftopTennisShowCourtOutdoorTennisCourts(12)YouthTennisCourts(8)FitnessGymnasiumWalking/JoggingTrackRockClimbingWallDormitories(16)EventSpaceIndoor/OutdoorLockerRooms(2)ActivityRooms/ClassroomsProShopCaféeSportsButterflyGarden/Chapel/Meditation
PathwayofHopePaverwith name (DonorFamily/Individual/Business)MosaicTiles(Butterfly )
$100 each small 4"x8"$200eachlarge 8"x8" $ 25
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OPPORTUNITIES
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The Foundation will engaged The Sports Facility Advisory and The Sports Facilities Management teams to ensure ongoing success of the project.
About SFA/SFM
• Planning and Evaluating• Developing and Opening• Securing Partners and Project Funding• Staff development
Outsourced sports, recreation, or events facility management is the practice of contracting a qualified operator to manage the day-to-day operations of the facility. This is a growing trend in the world of both sports tourism and local parks and recreation. The Foundation recognizes that this expertise is element to ensure the successful launch of the project and to ensure long term success.
Project Development elements that SFA and SFM provide:
The benefits of SFM’s management services include:
• Cost savings• Increased efficiencies• Program development• Innovative marketing and business development approaches
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
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THE LEADING AUTHORITY IN COMMUNITY RECREATION & SPORTS TOURISM FACILITIES
From great idea to grand opening…and beyond, you’ll be amazed at what SFA & SFM can do for you. We’re uniquely suited to guide you through every step of planning, funding, opening, and managing a sports, recreation, events, or wellness complex.
OVER 2,000 COMMUNITIES 650+ TOTAL TEAM MEMBERS IN OUR OFFICE & VENUESSERVED SINCE 2003 2 MILLION SFM GUEST VISITS EACH YEAR
$10 BILLION IN PROJECTS PLANNED BY SFA
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Tennis Levels: USTA Leagues, collegiate, high school, junior high, and youth. Adaptive tennis and standing tennis amputee is very similar to pedestrian tennis. The size of the court, net height, and rackets are the same, but there are two major differences from able-bodies tennis: athletes use specially designed wheelchairs, and the ball may bounce up to two times, where the second bounce may also occur outside the court.
BasketballTeam sport at all levels, collegiate, high school, junior high. It retains most major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10-foot basketball hoop and standard basketball court. The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the wheelchair. For example, "travelling" in wheelchair basketball occurs when the athlete touches their wheels more than twice after receiving or dribbling the ball. The individual must pass, bounce, or shoot the ball before touching the wheels again.
Power SoccerWheelchair soccer, also known as Power Soccer, is a variant of association football for people with physical disabilities. Players use power wheelchairs in order to maneuver and kick an oversize football. The game is payed in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court.
Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair rugby is a mixed team sport for male and female quadriplegic athletes. It combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball. Players compete in teams of four to carry the ball across the opposing team's goal line. Contact between wheelchairs is permitted, and is in fact an integral part of the sport as players use their chairs to block and hold opponents.
eSports eSports (also known as electronic sports, e-sports, or eSports) is a form of competition using video games. Most games. Most commonly, eSports takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. Microsoft developed an adaptive controller for athletes with disabilities leveling the playing field.
SPORTS OFFERED
All sports offered are adapted for play to the athletes skill level and ability
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Goal Ball Goal Ball is played exclusively by athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents’ goal. The ball is thrown by hand and never kicked.
Bocce Bocce can be played indoors or outdoors on a hard, flat surface in either individual or team play, socially or competitively, up to the Paralympic level. It can be played indoors or outdoors on a hard, flat surface in either individual or team play. With assisted devices, anyone can play Bocce.
Volleyball Club Volleyball, collegiate, high school, junior high also sitting volleyball is governed by the same set of rules as the able-bodied game with a few differences. In sitting volleyball, the net is shorter, players are allowed to block serves, but one "cheek" must be in contact with the floor whenever they contact the ball.
Badminton Badminton has featured in the world championships since 1990 in Amersfoort. However, the sport is yet to make its Paralympic debut Tokyo 2020. The sport is open for both male and female athletes, in a range of different impairment classifications. Thanks to these classes, athletes with various disabilities such as lower/upper limb impairments can compete.
Rock Climbing Wall You are no longer limited by geographic location to provide a natural rock-climbing experience. The rock wall will provide a full sport experience for even the most experienced enthusiast. The Sports Centerwill provide an adaptive device developed by a double amputee that climbed El Capitan. Inclusion!
Pickleball Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net.
SPORTS OFFERED
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City of Galveston
“I fully support your endeavor to bring this type of facility to Galveston. One of the three major support legs of Galveston is tourism. A facility such as proposed would only serve to bring families and tournament groups to Galveston to participate in events and to enjoy all of the other great amenities our island has to offer.”
Brian Maxwell, City Manager
“I am writing to express my full support of the efforts by Josephine Grillo Sullivan and The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation to bring a new tennis facility to Galveston. My staff and I have worked closely with Josephine Grillo Sullivan in support of her endeavors, including currently hosting tennis leagues and Adaptive Tennis Programs at our facilities. The Adaptive Tennis Program has grown, which is why a new center is so important.” John D. Armstrong, PTR Professional, Superintendent of City Recreation
“We view this potential facility as becoming a tremendous asset. We value all members of our community and seek to expand healthy recreational opportunities, and inclusive parks and facilities across Galveston Island.”
Barbara E. Sanderson, Director City Parks and Recreation
Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce
“The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce supports the vision of The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation’s USTA approved Tennis Center and the future is bright, with the foundation expanding their program to include USTA sponsored tournament play, camps for children and adults, as well as Gulf Coast Regional league and community tournament play.” Gina M. Spagnola, President & CEO
Galveston Independent School District
“I fully support the efforts of the Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation and their partners as they seek external funding to support programs designed to impact the abilities and circumstances of individuals through inclusion knowledge and support.”
Kelli Moulton, Ed.D., Superintendent
Hotel Galvez & Spa “This center will support the city of Galveston with league play, Special Olympics and USTA tournaments, and most importantly introduce tennis to thousands of children and adults. Galveston leaders have already begun planning a new, major sports complex and the Unified Sports Center could and should bethe anchor of that complex.” Steven Cunningham, General Manager
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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Moody Gardens Hotel / Spa and Convention Center “I am writing today to express my support… I had the pleasure to meet Josephine Grillo Sullivan, Executive Director for The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation on several occasions and have witnessed first-hand her passion, determination and the drive necessary to push this project forward. Josephine came with a vision for the future.”
Leon Garrison, General Manager
Island Famous, Inc. “The Adaptive Tennis Center has the perfect mix of community improvement, touristic magnetism and inclusivity for those with physical and intellectual disabilities, who have few choices to explore their athletic abilities in an environment that nourishes one’s athletic abilities. I express my support.”
Dennis Byrd, President
Galveston Restaurant Group “Galveston’s Tourism industry welcomes over 6.5 million visitors per year. Our industry has benefitted from a number of new amenities and facilities that continue to grow tourism on an annual basis. This facility will improve the quantity and quality of visitors choosing Galveston as a viable location from bringing their families and athletes throughout the year.” Johnny Smecca, President
USTA Texas “The Foundation has the same passion that USTA Texas has when it comes to working with people with disabilities. Our goal is to promote and develop recreational tennis opportunities for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities through inclusion and support by providing organizations like the Grillo Sullivan Foundation with equipment, trainings, curriculums and funding.”
Cindy Benzon, Tennis Service Representative | Adaptive/Wheelchair Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
“It is our greatest pleasure to write a letter of support for The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation….This
organization has displayed a commitment to our Special Olympics athletes by going above and beyond what
we have asked….Special Olympics Texas fully supports the hard work and efforts of Foundation and their
partners as they continue to make a big difference in our Gulf Coast community.” Pam Hollaway, Area 22 – The Gulf Coast, Director
Sunshine Center, Inc. “This year we were fortunate to meet Josephine and Craig Sullivan, with The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation, who are both so enthusiastically devoted to assisting individuals with intellectual and physical challenges. Their work exemplifies Sunshine’s belief that “Disability does NOT mean Inability.” I hope you will find it in your hear to invest in this valuable venture.” Stephanie Carmona, Executive Director
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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