Breaking Barriers – Rock Climbing

In 2016, Thunderbirds Charities funded the Breaking Barriers Youth Program, which has allowed youth with disabilities the opportunity to participate regularly in three different adaptive activities; a competitive swim team, paddle boarding and rock climbing. Each inclusive activity starts at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, and then moves out into the competitive or outdoor setting.

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Thunderbirds Charities Awards $100,000 Grant to Arizona Science Center to Support Stem in Metro Phoenix Schools

PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 6, 2017) –Arizona Science Center is on a mission to bring an increased focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics – the subjects commonly referred to as STEM – to teachers, students and families across Arizona through its innovative, signature STEM Extravaganza program. Thunderbirds Charities awarded Arizona Science Center $100,000 in grant funding to help provide customized learning to 3,500 students and 400 teachers from Metro Phoenix schools through the delivery of STEM Extravaganza programs at eight K–5 schools in 2017.

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