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WHO WE ARE |
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Magnolia Unlimited Sports
is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
that helps physically challenged individuals within Mississippi
realize their dream of participating in sporting and
recreational activities.
Magnolia Unlimited Sports
offers athletes with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, amputations,
spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, dwarfism, blindness, and
many other conditions the opportunity to participate
competitively and recreationally in track, field (shot put,
disc, javelin), handcycling and swimming.
There are many other sports available such as tennis,
basketball, archery, weight lifting, golf, volleyball and ice
hockey that will be implemented into our program as interest
develops. We offer
these individuals the opportunity to become true competitors and
learn that they can succeed even though they have physical
disabilities that may cause limitations within their lives.
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ESSENCE OF
MAGNOLIA UNLIMITED SPORTS, Inc. |
- To build self-confidence, self-esteem, competitive
spirit, and life skills through sports and recreation
- To provide opportunities to overcome obvious limitations
and boundaries
- To provide trained volunteers who are committed to
providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere
- To provide an enjoyable experience for all participants
- To work with other adaptive sports programs
- To increase public awareness of the capabilities of
people with physical disabilities
- To offer financial assistance to participants for
participation in sporting and recreational events
- To operate an organization grounded in nonprofit
excellence, fiscal responsibility, and disabled best
practices
- To refine our objectives in a manner that best serves
people with physical disabilities
- To change the lives of people with physical disabilities
by providing a clear path toward improved health and
empowering them to achieve success
Magnolia Unlimited Sports offers athletes the ability to
become true competitors with the ability to succeed despite
their physical limitations. These individuals will build
confidence in themselves and learn perseverance in their
personal goals. They will also learn the skills necessary
to participate as a team member and achieve team success.
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