March 16, 2011
This date marks a great partnership with the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team. We are one of only a few local charity organizations to receive this kind of support from the Union. The help we will receive from them will enable this foundation to do more of the work in our community that we strive to do. The Wheeled Scotsman Foundation will be able to help families with even more projects not covered by medical insurance, like bathroom modifications, ramp building projects, and pool lifts to improve the lives of the physically handicapped in our community. We are also beginning some out reach programs at local schools and having a community partner like the Union will be invaluable for these types of projects.
The Wheeled Scotsman Foundation is excited about working with the Union on our own upcoming local events as well as some events at PPL Park. Look for Union players and staff at our events and be sure to thank them for their help. Also watch out for announcements about events at PPL Park in which our foundation will be involved.
We at the foundation know that Joseph would be happy to see his foundation has come this far in just five short years and that the Philadelphia Union will help to keep his dream alive and uphold his belief in that there is always a way to help one another. We would all like to sincerely thank all the staff at the Philadelphia Union for becoming our partners and are very excited about what the future holds for The Wheeled Scotsman Foundation.
April 10, 2011: Warminster Community Park, Warminster, PA
The Foundation would like to thank all that came out to the Black Sheep 5K Run & Family Fun Walk in Warminster PA. It was a great day for families, friends, and pets to come out and help our foundation. Our younger friends enjoyed the Kid Fun Run, our runners enjoyed the 5K run, and our families/friends enjoyed the Family Fun Walk. Many thanks go to Hilary and her team from Born to Run who organized this wonderful event. In addition, we would like to thank Klinger Middle School with their sponsorship donation of $300.00; ‘Lil’ Blue Cherry Girl Creations, Annamaet Pet Foods, and Montgomery Podiatry Associates for their involvement and sponsorship. Altogether we have raised $2.800.00. Photos can bee seen on the web page and at Facebook.
April 13, 2011: Mentoring Day Assembly:
Klinger Middle School, Southampton, PA
Today we ran two assemblies with 6-8th graders for their Mentoring Day Assemblies. Thanks to Mrs. Solly and the principal, Mr. Best, for making it all possible. We had an opportunity to let the students know that it’s a lie to believe that you are smart enough or pretty enough to make a difference. The truth is what matters is that you believe in yourself and take the time to do something that will help others. It was a time to let the students know Joseph’s story and how even though he had limited mobility, it did not stop him from asking for help to make sure that others got the help they needed to live safer lives. We encouraged students to look into community service projects and invited them to participate in future Wheeled Scotsman events. This was also our chance to thank the school and staff for all their fundraising efforts throughout the school year by presenting Mr. Best with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the Foundation.We were invited to come back next year, and were informed that some of the Klinger staff and students will attend the next Black Sheep Run. We are looking forward to a long relationship with the school and its staff.
April 17, 2011: Official Relaunch Brunch: Ann’s Choice of Warminster
Our relaunch event at Ann’s Choice in Warminster was a nice day to meet some old friends and to thank everyone that has helped the foundation from day one. It was also an opportunity to officially unveil our new and improved website. We would like to thank all that came out and for all your support the past five years from our good days to some of the darkest day of the foundation.
June 4, 2011: William Tennent High School, Warminster, PA
Our Annual Scotsman Memorial Cup was once again held at William Tennent High School. The following sponsors were a big help at the event: Total Soccer, Warminster Rotary club, Re/Max Realty of Warrington, The United German Hungarian men’s soccer team, and the Philadelphia Arsenal soccer team. One of the highlights was when the Philadelphia Union visited with their blow-up skill zones and one of the Union’s keeper, Thorne Holder interacted with the crowd. This year we also added in a kid friendly skill zone competition for fastest free kick and longest free kick. Awards were given to the winners. The day ended with an exciting and fast paced soccer match between UGH and the Arsenals. The Arsenals won for the first time in 3 years. Photos from the day are available on our web page: www.wheeledscotsman.org .
June 25, 2011: PPL Park, Chester, PA
As community partners with the Philadelphia Union, they dedicated this date as The Wheeled Scotsman Night at PPL Park. The Foundation was able to sell tickets for the game at a discount with a portion of the sales being donated directly to the Foundation. We were able to sell over 50 tickets for this exciting game! The weather was great and sitting together in the stands was just as exciting as watching the Union win! We are looking forward to having the same event in 2012.
July 7, 2011: Warminster, PA
A new pool lift was installed for Christine McGhee. We were able to meet Christine when her and her parents visited us during The Scotsman Memorial Cup. This pool lift will now mean that Christine and her family will be able to spend time together and enjoy the summer days. It will also help with her physical therapy. The sure hands pool lift that was installed was a Wheelchair-to-Water lift system-1470 Hydraulic pump, swivel hook spreader bar and a HS PVC sling system. It was installed by RM Penyak & Company
2135 Bustard Rd suite #2
Lansdale PA 19446
1 (800) 473-06925
Thank you all that has helped, we would not be able to keep Joseph's dream alive and help families out like Christine's.
July 22, 2011: Wheeled Scotsman’s Office, Warminster, PA
Joseph Harper’s The Wheeled Scotsman Foundation would officially like to welcome to the board Ryan J. Shultz and Emily Yaskowski. The foundation is looking forward to working with our two new members on some new projects for 2012 and finding new ways to make Joseph’s dream grow. From all the members of the foundation,“Welcome to the family.”
July 23, 2011: Delaware
Wheeled Scotsman Foundation work went out to Delaware this year-our first out of state project. The foundation provided a new Sure Hand pool lift for Alex and her family including her best friend, her service dog, Dee Dee. The Sure Hands pool lift that was installed was a Wheelchair-to-Water lift system 1470 Hydraulic pump, swivel hook spreader bar and a HS PVC sling system. It was installed by RM Penyak & Company
2135 Bustard Rd suite #2, Lansdale, PA 19446. Their phone is 1 (800) 473-06925.
August 8, 2011:
Today the Foundation helped install a pressure treated ramp and railing on one side of a house including a 4x4 platform at the front door. The ramp is 20 ft long. This improvement will great help Mrs. R. Finley get out of her home and to her doctors visits. Without this ramp, she had to call an ambulance to have them take her down the 3 steps and to the doctor’s office. Now she can get out, and with a little help, she can get into a van. All work was installed by Adaptive Living Solutions, P.O Box 7202, Penndale, PA 19047. Their phone is 215-852-2608.
September 25, 2011:
Today was an exciting day for all of us as our good friend, David Stewart, was finally given a handicapped van. Now he can get out, go to doctor’s appointments, and travel in safety. We would like to thank those who have helped to make this dream come true. We are so happy for you David!!
October 15, 2011:
Today, Mr. James Donados of Bensalem, PA received a full ramp so that his wife can now take him to doctor’s appointments and out of their house for the first time in years. The ramp was paid in full by our Foundation.
October 22, 2011: The Great Dinner & Dance Fundraiser,
Ann’s Choice, Warminster, PA
This years Dinner and Dance was the biggest and best one yet. We had over 150 people in attendance, the largest selection of silent auction items to date, and made the highest profit out of all the years since we started thanks to our many sponsors! Our sponsors were: Advance Nursing Transport, Ivyland, Pa.; Ride A-Way van company Norristown, Pa.; Democratic Party of Warminster, Pa; Sir Speedy Warminster, PA; Lafferty Chevrolet of Warminster; Kennedy Insurance Warminster, PA; Speed Pro from Warminster, Pa; and Stocks Bakery of Philadelphia, PA. We couldn’t have done it without them!
We were excited to announce the winners to the raffle tickets we had been selling since the summertime. We were also excited to announce that we were approved as community partners not only with the Men’s soccer team, The Philadelphia Union, but also with the Women’s soccer team, The Independence! This opens up many opportunities to the organization and we are excited to be working with such great people as partners! In addition, we presented our new Goodwill Ambassador with a plaque of appreciation, David Stewart. It was a fun night filled with laughter, costumes, great food, awesome music, dancing, and friends! We can’t wait until next year!
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