From November through April, 17-year-old Palisadian Ross Aronson volunteers with Disabled Sports of Eastern Sierra, a non-profit organization that provides individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilities both the personal assistance and equipment necessary to learn to ski. Aronson was featured in the Palisadian-Post on Sept. 25, 2104 after being awarded volunteer “Instructor of the Year” and is currently fundraising for the organization’s Spring Expo 2015. His goal is to raise $2,500 by April 4.
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In three years as a volunteer ski instructor, the Palisades High School junior has taught amputees as well as people with Down Syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries, hearing impairments, visual impairments, ataxia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, ADHD, fixed knees and spina bifida. DSES also partners with Wounded Warriors, offering ski instruction to members of the armed forces who have suffered traumas while serving.
All donations are secure and sent directly to Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation. Visit http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/RossAronson/spring-expo-2015. –SIERRA DAVIS
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