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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
CRIS only exists because of volunteers plain and simple.
By donating your time, skills, efforts, early mornings, late evenings and weekends, CRIS can continue to provide vital programs and services and make our community a better place to live.
Our dedicated volunteers make a difference in our community and in countless individuals lives every day. Every minute given to CRIS is working toward a better world so THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.
TOGETHER WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! .... Read More >
12 Years and 90 Seconds by Mary Statham
Twelve years ago, I went into emergency with vertigo and blurred vision and the most horrible headache I’d ever even imagined. A lot of my memories from that period of time are blurry, but I do remember an earnest young doctor looking at a picture of my skull and saying, “You are bleeding into your brain. You could die.” .... Read More >
What We Are by Mary Statham
I did the kayaking portion of the Ski to Sea race this year with Troy as my pilot. It felt really great at first, and I know I said “I remember now, I’m good at this!” Just past the first checkpoint, I also said that it was starting to feel like work. Troy just said “Well, how about some music, then.” For those of you who don’t know me yet, I sing. I sing at any possible occasion, and really, what’s better than a captive audience? .... Read More >
A Letter from Karin
Troy Becker who originated the organization, I believe, is to be commended most highly as a visionary humanitarian. He is very wise in his choice of staff and volunteers. As well, the equipment is carefully chosen to provide safe outdoor activities for people with disabilities who are often otherwise housebound. .... Read More >
How CRIS Has Impacted My Life by Mark McNab
I myself am a visually impaired person but that does not stop me from enjoying the outdoors. I started with CRIS three years ago and have looked forward to helping with the hikes every day.
To me, CRIS is a good place to meet people and enjoy the outdoors. It makes me feel good knowing that I am helping with a group that takes people out that can't normally go and do a hike or bike. To me, the reward is just seeing the smile on there face when they are out doing stuff and hearing the laughter coming from them. .... Read More >
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