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True Light Resources announces the launch of www.CRI-USA.org

noemail@cri-usa.org — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TEXAS (February 1, 2007) – Houston-based Creative Design Studio, True Light Resources, announces the launch of www.CRI-USA.org, The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation’s new website. True Light Resources partnered with Schipul – The Web Marketing Company to create The Center’s new website. “We selected Schipul because of their dynamic association management software, Tendenci.” says JJ Lassberg, co-owner and creative force of True Light Resources. “The Center’s old website was no longer meeting our needs”, said Roshindia M. Pinesett, The Center’s Manager of Public Relations & Volunteer Services. “Now The Center has a site that utilizes the technology available today,” says Tracey Lee Wallace, co-owner of True Light Resources. “Tendenci offered the best possible solution for The Center. The new website will expand with them and will easily accommodate their changes and growth,”...

RUN FOR THE CENTER!

noemail@cri-usa.org — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday March 25, 2006 -

RUN FOR THE CENTER!

Since 1986, the Houston Bar Association has raised over $623,000 for The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation. Please join us in continuing to support this worthwhile cause by participating in the 8K race, the children’s run or the 1-mile family walk.

1-Mile Children’s Run 7:30 a.m.
8K Wheelchair Division 7:50 a.m.
8K Run 8:00 a.m.
1-Mile Family Walk 8:30 a.m.

Your participation helps make independent and productive lives possible for those with mental retardation in our community.

http://www.lawweekfunrun.com/ for more information.

Friday, November 17, 2006 - Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

noemail@cri-usa.org — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Did somebody say, “hole in one”? That may have been the phrase of the day, when more than 150 players gathered on Friday, November 17, 2006 for the Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting The Center – Serving Persons With Mental Retardation. There were a total of four teams and the teams were made up of players from 4 different countries. The excitement was not limited to the golf tournament; there were tons of giveaway’s and opportunity for our clients to meet the players, while pacing out golf bags filled with lots of goodies.

Each year the golf tournament takes place and it is always a huge success, thanks to Will Williams, who is the coordinator for this annual event. Mr. Williams is a long time supporter and volunteer for the The Center, where he also seats on the The Centers Board of Governors. Mr. Williams was asked what motivates him to get involved and plan such events like the Golf Tournament, he states, “helping others and getting involved in the community gratifies him”. Mr. Williams does not stop there, each year he sponsors the annual Easter egg hunt that is held at The Center – Serving Persons With Mental Retardation. The golf tournament is just another way to promote community involvement for persons with mental retardation. We accomplish our goals through the efforts of many individuals and companies.

Thursday January 19, 2007 - Annual Luncheon

noemail@cri-usa.org — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:00:00 GMT

On Thursday January 19, 2007 more than 400 people gathered at the River Oaks Country Club, for the annual luncheon benefiting The Center – Serving Persons With Mental Retardation. This luncheon will definitely be one to remember, after the hearing the touching but, very inspiring story of Dick Hoyt and his son also known as “Team Hoyt.”

Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick Form “Team Hoyt” together, they have completed in over 945 athletic events in the last 27 years-including 25 Boston Marathons and 8 Iron man Triathlons. It’s a remarkable record of exertion-all the more, when you consider that Rick can’t walk or talk. They also travel the world speaking out to educate the public about with disabilities and promoting the Team Hoyt motto, which is “Yes You Can!”

This year’s banquet is honoring Elizabeth Deluca a lifetime supporter of The Center and Founder of The Carline School.