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Music City Madness Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Tourney a HUGE HIT!

February 25, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   ABLE Youth   |   Comments Off

The last two days have been non-stop food, fun, fellowship, and BASKETBALL. Once again we hosted the Music City Madness Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, and once again tournament director Byron Personett, our parents, coaches, and lots of volunteers made this event one of the best of the year. Twenty teams (from as far away as [...]

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Fleet One Chooses A.B.L.E. Youth for Seventh Year!

February 02, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   ABLE Youth   |   Comments Off

It was just announced that Fleet One has chosen ABLE Youth as their “primary charity of choice” for 2012. I was shocked and brought to tears when I heard this news as I thought for sure Fleet One would choose someone else.  We are blessed beyond words to have the support of such a kind, [...]

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Scavenger Hunt!

January 28, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   ABLE Youth   |   Comments Off

Today we had a scavenger hunt at Cool Springs Mall. Amy Saffell led the event and did a great job, along with occupational therapists from Belmont University who volunteered to help. The children had to locate different stores, try on various types of clothing, get their pictures taken in certain locations, and order lunch, pay [...]

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Thunder Wins Indy Tourney – Remains Undefeated

January 22, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off

Congratulations to the Music City Thunder Varsity wheelchair basketball team as they won the Indianapolis, IN tournament this weekend. Thunder beat the Indy Racers, Turnstone Flyers, and Rollin” Hoosiers to win the championship and remain undefeated. The highlight of the weekend occurred when WILL BELL from Thunder scored his first official basket in a live [...]

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Cheering & Basketball at Lipscomb Tonight

January 14, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off

A huge thank you to all who made the night so successful. I know it was not easy to transfer the sports chairs back and forth after practice, but you guys made it happen. The ball team played great, offense and defense. I could not have been more proud of our cheerleaders. Your regular practice [...]

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