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LAKESHORE FOUNDATION
http://www.lakeshore.org
Who We Are
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Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that promotes
independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities
to pursue active, healthy lifestyles. Lakeshore Foundation offers a wide
range of fitness, recreation, athletic and education programs to children and
adults who experience diagnostic conditions including spinal cord injuries,
cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, amputation, and visual
impairment. The Foundation also serves persons who have been diagnosed
with arthritis, diabetes, chronic pain, cardiac conditions, and many other
related disorders.
Equipped to Succeed
Lakeshore
Foundation is located on a 45-acre campus in Homewood, Alabama. In 2001,
due to growing community need, Lakeshore Foundation opened one of the nation's
premiere fitness, recreation and education facilities for persons with
physically disabling conditions. A highly trained and experienced staff of
more than 80 full and part-time employees provide programs in this state of the
art facility which includes an aquatics center with two pools, a fieldhouse with
three hardwood courts and a 200-meter track, a ten lane marksmanship range;
6,000 square foot fitness center and The Fred Sington Community Room.
In addition to these amenities, the Lakeshore Foundation campus is home to an
outdoor tennis facility with eight championship lighted hard courts, the
Birmingham office of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS),
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alabama Chapter and the HealthSouth
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital.
Membership
Membership opportunities are available for
individuals, couples, families, seniors and youth with physically disabling
conditions. For specific information on member rates and a personal tour
of our facility, please contact Lakeshore Foundation at (205) 313-7400.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Many local residents support their
community through volunteering at Lakeshore Foundation. There are
opportunities to volunteer throughout the year at special events and ongoing
programs. No experience is necessary. For more information on
becoming a part of our volunteer team, please call (205) 313-7440.
Community
Support
Those who have given so generously of their time,
talent and resources have made possible the remarkable growth of Lakeshore
Foundation over the last 15 years. In addition to major individual and
corporate giving, the Foundation is supported through special event fundraisers,
sponsorships, in-kind donations, commemorative gifts, grants, individual
contributions and planned gifts. For more information on supporting
Lakeshore Foundation, please call (205) 313-7420.
Programs
Lakeshore
Foundation offers more than 60 ongoing activities and classes each week for
children and adults that cover four major program areas: aquatics,
fitness, competitive athletics and general recreation. The Foundation is
also home to some of the world's most prestigious wheelchair sports events.
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