Help Us Help People With Disabilities
It’s hard to believe, but Robb and I are doing our *twelfth* fundraising ride for the Bay Area Recreation Program ( BORP) . BORP is a Berkeley-based nonprofit with a mission to improve the lives of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreational programs. BORP’s programs help people with disabilities gain skills and confidence that lead to success in school, work and life. In the years that we’ve been connected to BORP, we’ve seen frail disabled kids blossom and become strong resilient teenagers. And much of their success can be attributed to the intense mentoring provided by the BORP family. It’s always lovely seeing young people grow and mature, but these folks are really special. These kids have a supportive network, which is hugely important for people with disabilities. They're playing hard, and they’re thriving. A few highlights of the past year for kids in BORP’s youth programs were playing an opening game for th