Wednesday, August 28, 2019

7 Ways to Aid in their Healing Process


By: Terry Abrams
Staying active helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with anything. So active adults maintain their quality of life and independence longer as they stay involved in their communities. Here are Seven (7) Ways to Aid in other peoples healing process that will be good for you.

1.Wounded Warrior Project – 09/07/2019


CardioFlex Therapy is happy to participate and support the Wounded Warrior Project in Florida. They hold several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support Veterans with events like Rockin’ Red White & Blues V Concert coming up soon.
Location: Bamboo Room 25 S. J. St. Lake Worth, FL 33460

2. Special Olympics- South Florida – 09/28/2019   
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. with this Broward County Flag Football Competition.
Location: 3301 University Dr. Davie, FL 33324
3. Muscular Dystrophy Association – 09/07/2019   
                          

Raising awareness about how muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases impact the families we serve is critical for educating people about the urgent need for action and support. This MDA Muscle Walk of Orlando is doing just that with these highlights.           
Research: MDA is the largest source of funding for neuromuscular disease research outside the federal government and has committed more than $1 billion in funding since its inception.

Treatments: Research they have supported is directly linked to approved, life-changing therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases.
Technology: Their MOVR platform is the first and only data hub that uniquely aggregates healthcare, genetic, and patient-reported data, transforming health outcomes and drug development in neuromuscular disease.
Location: Lake Eola Orlando, FL 32801
4. Dave & Buster’s Scavenger Hunt – 09/31/2019   




This TEAM BUILDING adventure will task you and your team in finding WISH STARS all across the game room to redeem for PRIZES! Upgraded tickets were available for Whiskey Tasting for guests 21+! 
With a purchased ticket entry, guests will receive an unlimited gameplay card to enjoy on the day of the event, plus unlimited coffee, tea, and soda too. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to help make life-changing WISHES come true for children with critical illnesses.
Location: 3000 Oakwood Blvd.  Hollywood, FL 33020



5.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – 09/21/2019       

CF Foundation Cares is designed as a way for CF caregivers (parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings, significant others and friends) to share experiences and feelings, build relationships and encourage each other along the CF journey.
Location: Brio Tuscon Grille 11401 NW 12th St. Miami, FL 33172
6. Autism Speaks – 09/28/2019      
Their strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Start a team, join a team or come on your own. Walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism.



Location: BB&T Center 1 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise, FL 33323
7. Arthritis Foundation – 09/08/2019  
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to invite families living with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of education and connection at Bowlero Dolphin Mall! 
This complimentary event is open to kids and teens living with arthritis and rheumatic disease, their siblings, parents, and guardians. 
It’s a place to exchange ideas, give and receive encouragement, make new friends and know you’re not alone.  
Enjoy meaningful connection, education, food & fun!
Location: Bowlero- Dolphin Mall 11401 NW 12th St. Miami, Fl 33172



By spreading these events we hope that you will make friends and learn new ways to be involved this month as we work on physical wellness. This is huge in any realm of recovery.
For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Terry Abrams
About the Author
Terry Abrams is the President & Director of Physical Therapy for CardioFlex Therapy, a start-up company founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delivering both Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex Therapy’s Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL serving the towns of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, & Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, CardioFlex sends its therapists to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties.


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