Rec2Connect Foundation

Early Bird Tickets are on sale for the 12th Annual POURING Possibilities Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser! 🍻Join us on Thursday, November 12, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at Collision Bend Brewing Company!

Last year alone, more than 2,000 individuals with disabilities and their families participated in Rec2Connect's life-changing recreation therapy programs—including Adapted Aquatics, Aquatic Therapy, Adapted Rock Climbing, Adapted Kayaking, Cardio Drumming, Inclusive Cheerleading & Spirit Squad, the Razorsharks Swim Team, and so much more.

As many families continue to face reduced access to government funding, your support is helping ensure inclusive recreation remains accessible for those who need it most.

🎟️Grab your Early Bird tickets today!
Use code EARLYBIRD for $10 OFF through September 10. Snag tickets at https://onecau.se/cb26

Stay tuned for exciting ways to get involved, including:
🍸 Submit a signature drink for our celebrity bartending competition
🤝 Become an event sponsor
🎁 Donate a raffle or silent auction item
✨ And much more!

Help us make our 12th Annual POURING Possibilities our biggest celebration yet by creating opportunities, building connections, and ensuring everyone is Included. Always. 💙

ID: Flier for Rec2Connect's 12th Annual POURING Possibilities Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at Collision Bend Brewing Co. in The Flats.

Rec2Connect 12th Annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser: POURING Possibilities

We're excited to be bringing back our Adaptive Fishing program in collaboration with the Cleveland Metroparks! 🎣See our two fliers below!
⭐Saturday, Oct. 3rd
⭐Thursday, Oct. 8th

When you join us for fishing, you'll get to learn about the fishing rod parts, learn how to bait a hook and have the option of practicing, learn the basics of casting and learn how to catch and release! 🐟 This program welcomes individuals ages 8+ and the cost is $25. Register by emailing [email protected] today!

ID: A participant of last year's Adaptive Fishing program is pictured looking at fish diagrams in the park.

The Charlie's Stars Foundation, a foundation near and dear to Rec2Connect's heart, is hosting their Celebration of Hope fundraiser on Sunday, September 13th at 8th Day Brewing in Chagrin Falls from 1 - 5 p.m.! ⭐ This fundraiser will provide an afternoon to come together to support su***de prevention and autism-related social service programs.
All proceeds will benefit Rec2Connect Foundation and your ticket includes 1 drink ticket as well as a meal voucher and admission to the event's exciting activities:
🎵Name that tune
🧺Raffle basket drawing
🎟️50/50 Raffle
& loads of fun games!

Scan the QR code in their flier to register!

ID: A flier for Charlie's Stars Foundation's fundraiser, A Celebration of Hope, on Sunday, September 13th.

Happy National Intern Day! This summer, Rec2Connect was excited to welcome 2 outstanding interns to our organization and mission. 💙

⭐Carrie, a student with the University of Toledo, has been working with our camps, VA program, aquatics programs, fitness programs, swim team and more. She has also played a role in developing a large project for R2C and we're so grateful for her time here!
⭐Allison is another student with the University of Toledo and she has spent time in our outdoor programs like kayaking, hiking club, and biking club, as well as our aquatics program and VA program. Thank you, Allison, for your hard work this summer!

ID: A photo of Rec2Connect's intern, Carrie, high five-ing a participant in the aquatics program.

We've got spirit, yes we do, we've got spirit, how 'bout you!? 🥳 Members of Rec2Connect's Inclusive Cheerleading and Spirit Squad had their final performance for Empower Sports flag football team in Lakewood last Monday! Our squad members invited all of their friends and family for a beautiful day on the football field cheering on Empower's players!🏈 We're incredibly proud of all of our members and the hard work they put into learning cheer motions, cheers and a full dance routine! 💙 We'd like to give an extra special thank you to Kaulig Giving for generously providing a grant that helped to support our cheerleading season. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on last Monday!

ID: One of Rec2Connect's Inclusive Cheerleading and Spirit Squads is shown smiling all together during their final performance.

Get READY🥁 for another FREE FAMILY POOL PARTY!🏊🏼‍♀️🌴We are so excited to invite you to a free family pool party at the Brecksville Community Recreation Center Outdoor Pool on Saturday, August 8th! 📆To register, file the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjx666sEh5QTUWSO8tP-4SFPAV1ySa_18uKXKookFtPa2vUg/viewform 🔗

Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 4th — though this event fills quickly! We hope to see you there! 😎

ID: A Rec2Connect staff member and attendee of a previous free family pool party smile together at the pool.

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about drowning prevention and promoting proven, evidence-based strategies that save lives. 🌊

Every year, more than 300,000 people worldwide lose their lives to drowning. Learning water safety and swimming skills can make all the difference.

At Rec2Connect, our Adapted Aquatics and Aquatic Therapy programs help individuals with and without disabilities build confidence in the water while developing essential swim safety and life-saving skills in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Together, we can help make water safety accessible for everyone.
💙 Learn more about our aquatics programs: https://rec2connect.org/aquatic-therapy-and-adapted-aquatics/

ID: A graphic from the World Health Organization for World Drowning Prevention Day.

Completing a climbing route calls for swinging! 🧗‍♂️ Swinging helps strengthen the vestibular system, promotes sensory regulation and integration, social skills with others, and emotional regulation! 🥳 Happy smiles all around! 😋

ID: Rec2Connect staff member is pictured smiling while a rock climbing participant swings between rock walls.