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February 28, 2008 at the Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL
Mark your calendars!
February 28, 2008 from 6-8 pm.
Call 215-752-5756 or click here for more information on OPAF's First clinics.
"First Bid" is OPAF's fundraiser and benefit auction event which will be held February 28, 2008 during the AAOP meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Live auction, silent auction and more...
Want to know more about OPAF? Visit the OPAF Blog.
OPAF's 2007 First Bid" raised $20,546.91.
Thanks to all the attendees, winning bidders, sponsors, volunteers! We could not have done it without YOU!
Auction Items
More items added all the time! Check back often.
- Maria Sharapova
- Prince Sports has donated an autographed poster of Maria Sharapova, Tennis Princess.
- Michael Byrnes
- Autographed copy of The Sacred Bones by author Michael Byrnes.
"Fast-paced and intelligent, blending historical fact with persuasive fiction, The Sacred Bones is an addictively compelling thriller that calls into question many of modern religion's most deeply-held beliefs." - Fabrication Bucks
- $500.00 credit for central fabrication services at Advanced O&P Solutions
- Kingsley Manufacturing
- Calling all you beautiful people! How about a boat cruise around Newport Harbor courtesy of Jeff Kingsley of Kingsley Manufacturing.
- Go Bengals
- A football autographed by Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver MJ Houshmandzadeh #84.
- So Hip! So In!
- Paul Frank Industries has donated a Paul Frank bag with pajama bottoms, 2 t-shirts, a hoodie and tank top and bag from their Julius and Friends collection.
- Custom Cards
- Russell J. Hornfisher of Becker Orthopedic is donating a package of 25 customized and personalized note cards featuring your pet. Winner will supply Mr. Hornfisher with a picture of their choice that they would like drawn on the note cards. Shipping of completed cards is included.
- A VIP Day in Washington, DC
- Sen. Arlen Specter has donated "A Day in Washington" for four, including a VIP tour of the Capital, a lunch reservation in the Senate Dining Room, a VIP tour of the Kennedy Center, including a show, and one more tour of either the Supreme Court or the Library of Congress, depending on scheduling.
- Vrooooommmm, vrooommmmm
- Rahal Letterman (yes, David Letterman) Racing has donated an authentic Ethanol Racing hat autographed by Ryan Hunter-Reay (IRL Rookie of the Year!) an Indy Car driver!
- Ohio Willow Wood's Duralite Foot
- OWW has donated a Duralite Foot for the Silent Auction.
The DuraLite(tm) Foot is one of the best values on the market for people who need a lightweight foot without compromising durability or performance. Newly designed proximal adapters allow for the practitioner to easily modify the clearance of the foot without drilling holes. A
urethane toe pad enhances medial and lateral motion while the split heel conforms to the floor, providing added stability. - It's Saturday Night Live!
- "Saturday Night Live," NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, began its 33rd season on September 29, 2007. You can win a pair of priceless tickets to the live dress rehearsal of SNL. These tickets are NOT available for sale, you've got to know someone who knows someone - and we do!
Donated by Tara Donnelly (sister of Darren Donnelly, CO, OPAF board member) - Paradise Found
- A week on the coast of Costa Rica!
TWO MINUTES off the beautiful paved coastal highway and less than ten minutes to Dominical to the north, or Uvita to the south, "Shelter from the Storm" offers the peace and privacy you expect on your tropical vacation but near enough to the nightlife, abundant restaurants, shopping and recreation facilities to satisfy even the most active traveler.
Donated by Donna Lewis & Daryl Wallace - Vacationing in Vermont
- Cape style cabin - 4 bedrooms (sleeps 12), 3 full baths for one week. Located just above Echo Lake, this spacious, brand new, meticulously furnished home is the perfect spot for all seasons vacations. The home is on a private road just off Rt. 100. It is just 4 miles from OKEMO ski/golf resort and 10 miles from KILLINGTON ski/golf resort and has Echo Lake access for water activities.
Donated by John McGarty, SPS - got puck?
- Jim Kirn, CPO of Monterey Peninsula Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC has generously donated 2 tickets and a parking pass (nice!) for the March 30, 2008 San Jose Sharks vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL game at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California!
- Frankie Kaye Artists
- Frankie Kaye Artists has donated 350.00 towards a mural.
- It's Just a Matter of Balance
- Kevin S. Garrison, CP, LP has donated a signed copy of his book "It's Just a Matter of Balance."
- Grand Cypress Golf
- The Grand Cypress Golf Course has donated a foursome.
- Custom Embroidery
- Five custom embroidered lab coats.
Donated by Anthony Velazquez, U.S. Orthotics, Inc. - For Vette Lovers
- Four Passes to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY
- VIP for Jerry
- Four VIP tickets to an upcoming taping of the Jerry Springer Show in Chicago. Also includes a 8 x 10 signed glossy of Jerry and a Jerry Springer bumper sticker
- BJK Racquet
- Billie Jean King signed racquet with photo
- Soapy Script for You!
- "One Life to Live" script - autographed and with photos!
- SPS
- SPS has donated a 500.00 gift certificate.
- Washington Redskins
- Autographed photo of Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs!
- Penske Racing
- NASCAR All-Tel crew shirt autographed by Ryan Newman #12 from Penske Racing
- Cailor Fleming
- Show me the money! 100.00 gift card from Cailor Fleming Insurance.
- PEL Supply
- (2) $200 gift certificates for purchases from PEL Supply Company
- The Barr Foundation
- Tony Barr's book, "Whole Again", his pamphlet, "The Amputee Survival Guide" and an Ertl DVD
- O&P Business News
- Full Page, four color ad in the O&P Business News
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Football from Philadelphia Eagles with laser etched signature of Donovan McNabb.
- Paul Burrell
- Autographed copy of "The Way We Were", story of Princess Diana by Paul Burrell
- This Old Cub
- Autographed copy of "This Old Cub" DVD by Ron Santo with photo
- Kevin Carroll
- Copy of Kevin Carroll's book, "Prosthetics & Patient Management"
- American Association of Breast Care Professionals
- Donated a year membership in their organization.
- Philadelphia 76ers
- An autographed photo of Thaddeus Young #21.
- Penske Racing South
- A Ryan Newman-autographed All-Tel Crew Shirt!
- Wachovia
- A $100.00 check converted into a $200.00 savings bond. Ka-ching!
- AOPA National Assembly
- 2008 AOPA National Assembly registration
$100 gift certificate to Stetson's Chophouse and Bar
First Bid Event Sponsors
OPAF, its beneficiaries and its board of directors is deeply indebted to the sponsors of this and all other OPAF events. Thank you.
Elizabeth Mansfield, President
Elizabeth Mansfield, President
- Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
- Our string quartet for the evening!
- Tidwell's Orthotics
- This year's Swag Bag will be none other than the world famous Tidwell's Orthotics sunset motif bag.
- O&P Business News
- Kris-tini anyone? Our fabu Cocktail for a Cause sponsor from last year - O&P Business News - has once again stepped up to the plate (glass?)
Come meet OPBN's new sales rep Kristin Lind! - Outsource Marketing Solutions
- It's what all the cool kids are wearing. Get your AskElizabeth.net tshirt...
What we love about OPAF programs!
Raving fans
"Fantastic Program-A true gift to my daughter (and subsequently her siblings). Thanks to Billie Jean King for the racquets! Unbelievable!"
Erik Rebstock, father of participant Erika
"You know I always love to come to the program. You do not have to make any adjustments. It's fine the way it is. I keep spreading the word."
JoAnne Cohen, participant.
"This is a great program and it will only continue to improve as people spread the word. I want to keep participating as much as possible."
Michael Guth, volunteer
"This was fun-looking forward to supporting more activities."
Jennifer Voutsinas, volunteer
"It was a great experience for me. I enjoyed meeting the organizers and participants and I gained a renewed appreciation for the struggles of others and the value of volunteering."
David Voutsinas, volunteer
"It was a pleasure to be here. We hope to participate again soon."
Jared Howell, Ability P & O
"Was a wonderful time for my son. He loves to come out and play tennis. Thanks"
Lisa Lavanga, mother of participant Michael
"Excellent Job!"
Gisele Eichhorn, volunteer
"Love the racquets! Thanks! The kids love tennis and continue to desire to play."
Linda Rebstock, mother of participant Erika
Erik Rebstock, father of participant Erika
"You know I always love to come to the program. You do not have to make any adjustments. It's fine the way it is. I keep spreading the word."
JoAnne Cohen, participant.
"This is a great program and it will only continue to improve as people spread the word. I want to keep participating as much as possible."
Michael Guth, volunteer
"This was fun-looking forward to supporting more activities."
Jennifer Voutsinas, volunteer
"It was a great experience for me. I enjoyed meeting the organizers and participants and I gained a renewed appreciation for the struggles of others and the value of volunteering."
David Voutsinas, volunteer
"It was a pleasure to be here. We hope to participate again soon."
Jared Howell, Ability P & O
"Was a wonderful time for my son. He loves to come out and play tennis. Thanks"
Lisa Lavanga, mother of participant Michael
"Excellent Job!"
Gisele Eichhorn, volunteer
"Love the racquets! Thanks! The kids love tennis and continue to desire to play."
Linda Rebstock, mother of participant Erika
"Firsts" In The News
- First Dive Makes Splash in Buffalo
- First Dive, an adaptive "try scuba" clinic, made a big splash June 24 in Buffalo, New York. The clinic, sponsored by the Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. (OPAF), along with Phoenix Scuba and Water Sports and the Western New York Adaptive Water Sports, hosted both First Dive and a Train the Trainer session.
- OPAF's First Volley Receives $20,000 Grant
- At the USTA Middle States Philadelphia Area Tennis District's Annual Meeting & Awards Brunch, USTA Tennis & Education Foundation Executive Director Karen Martin-Eliezer presented grant checks to two programs-Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) and Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis,
which were funded by the Foundation at year-end 2006. - OPAF's First Volley Makes Rounds
- The Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. (OPAF) recently held a First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic for the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) Youth Camp July 18-22 in Warm Springs, Georgia. OPAF and First Volley also participated in the ISPO Consumer Day activities August 1 in Vancouver, Canada. First Volley received rave reviews from campers and counselors, and all those in attendance at the events left with smiles and new tennis skills, said OPAF Executive Director Robin Burton.
- Tennis Fest Features OPAF First Volley Tennis Instructor
- Stan Backovsky, a tennis instructor for the O&P Assistance Fund (OPAF) First Volley, was a featured player recently at the San Diego District Tennis Association (SDDTA) annual Tennis Fest at the Balboa Tennis Club, San Diego, California.
- OPAF Certifies First Volley Instructor
- The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. (OPAF), founder of the First VolleyTM Adaptive Tennis clinics, has certified Kyle Devlin as a First Volley instructor.
- First Volley & USTA
- The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) launched their newest program, First Volley, an adaptive tennis clinic for amputees and orthotic wearers on August 7 at Bucks County Racquet Club located in Washington Crossing, PA. The reviews are in and the event was a huge success!
- OPAF Launches First Volley Tennis Clinic
- First Volley was the brainchild of Robin Burton and Darren Kindred. "We can envision First Volley growing very rapidly to a national level as there is a need for excellent adaptive tennis instruction and a desire by the O&P community for these kinds of opportunities. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of not only the players, but the tennis staff as well," said Burton.
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