One word describes our day: WET. But I must say we had some awesome kids, parents, and volunteers to help make it all happen. Jimmy, Daniel, Mikayla, Faith, JRod, Savannah, Holly, Quinten, Ashley, and Wyatt AND THEIR PARENTS went above and beyond the call of duty to make a dreary day into A HUGE SUCCESS. [...]
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Varsity Returns from Nationals Ranked 12th in the NATION…
Not bad for such a young and inexperienced team. The team played their hearts out and that is all I asked of them before they left. Here are a few words from Coach Byron: Our Varsity Team has returned home from Louisville with plenty of new memories and new experiences. The National tournament was new [...]
Read More »Music City THUNDER Heads to National Tournament
That’s right, it is official. With three wins this past weekend in INDY, the Music City Thunder Varsity Wheelchair Basketball team will be heading to Louisville, KY on Wed. April 17th to compete in the 2013 Junior NIT National Tournament. They went to INDY with one thing on their minds, and that was to win and [...]
Read More »Thunder Prep & Varsity Bball Update
Music City Thunder Teams played in the SEC Tournament this past weekend in Atlanta. Both teams were 2 and 2 and finished 3rd out of the 5 teams. J Rod got his first basket in a game and Jonathan was put on the Prep All Tournament team. Varsity played their hearts out but they could [...]
Read More »WEX Fleet One Names ABLE Youth as CHARITY OF CHOICE–AGAIN!
For the 8th year now, we have been deeply blessed as being chosen CHARITY OF CHOICE by the WEX Fleet One Giving Committee. The folks from WEX Fleet One have been instrumental in our success and mission to help children with disabilities build life experiences. I must admit I was shocked by the announcement, but [...]
Read More »ABLE Youth Loses One of It’s Own Unexpectedly
Geoff Lovell, a long time participant of ABLE Youth, passed away this past Wednesday, February 19. He was 27 years young. Cause of death is unknown at this time, but hopefully more will be revealed. I have known Geoff many years, and my wife Heidi was one of, if not his first therapist after his [...]
Read More »Thunder Basketball Teams Find Success on the Road!
Both our Prep and Varsity teams won two games this weekend at the Southern Regional Qualifying Tournament in Birmingham. The Prep team lost their final game in a nail biter coming up just 2 points short. But our very own JayRod took home the HUSTLE AWARD. It will only be a matter of time before [...]
Read More »Basketball / Cheerleader Exhibition at Belmont University
Our Thunder basketball players and cheerleaders wowed the crowd with their determination and skill tonight.The exhibition was held at halftime of women’s game between TSU and Belmont.
Read More »ABLE Youth Kids Enjoy Christmas Party–Thank You ABC Medical!!
We held our annual Christmas Party today and the kids (and adults) had a great time. Thanks to the volunteers who arrived early and set everything in motion, lining up the food, volunteers, games, etc. The kids played lots of fun games, we had a wonderful pot luck lunch, we had a gift exchange, and [...]
Read More »Basketball Team Competes in Fort Wayne, IN
The ABLE Youth Varsity wheelchair basketball team made the trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana this past weekend to compete in a tournament. Our kids played well, had fun, and learned a lot. Last year we graduated five seniors so we are in a rebuilding stage at this time. All players got plenty of playing time, [...]
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