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Recreation Unlimited Foundation

$13 Million Building & Endowment Campaign “Unlimited Dreams For Individuals With Disabilities & Health Concerns Year-Round”

September 2011

Our Mission

• To provide year-round programs in sports, recreation and

education for individuals with disabilities and health concerns, while building self-confidence, self-esteem and promoting positive human relations, attitudes, and behaviors. It Began With A Dream 50 Years Ago…

• Recreation Unlimited continues the dream of Dick Ruff, who

founded the organization in 1958 to provide recreation activities for people like himself with disabilities.

• Soon after, Jimmy Crum, former sports director at NBC 4 in

Columbus, became a friend to Recreation Unlimited. When Dick died in 1974, Jimmy and other community leaders ensured his dream would live on.

Today, Recreation Unlimited is…

• One of Ohio’s largest provider of year-round programs in sports,

recreation and education serving over 3,700 individuals with disabilities and health concerns.

• A 195-acre wheelchair accessible campus, which opened in 1989

as a result of a $7 million building campaign.

• Known for its caring associate team and adaptable programs for

youth and adults with disabilities.

• Debt free and fiscally sound.

Why We Must Grow

• In the state of Ohio alone, Recreation Unlimited is currently

serving only 5%–10% of individuals with disabilities and health concerns eligible to attend a Recreation Unlimited camp, still leaving over 50,000–75,000 not being served, a number that continues to grow.

• Government Funding options for individuals with disabilities and

health concerns to come to “camp” are being eliminated, restricted

• r on wait lists.
• By expanding programs year round, we have the goal of serving

up to 7,000 individuals with disabilities and health concerns.

Campaign Specifics – 5 Phase Building Campaign – $7 Million

• New Construction
• Renovation and Expansion
• Phase 1 and 2 Completed
• Phase 3 Proposed

Present Campus Future Expansion

Joanne W. Borror R.N. Health Services Center

• Gift from Dominion Homes, Borror Family Foundation, Columbus

Prescription, Ohio Health and Others

• New Nurses Quarters
• Renovated Treatment Rooms
• New Health Supplies and Equipment

The Life Center – $2,472,455

• 20,000 Sq. Ft. - Increases Year-Round Recreation and Programming

Capacity

• Gymnasium
• Environmental Education Center
• Multi-Sensory Stimulation Room
• Life Skills, Classrooms and Breakout Rooms
• Assembly Room

Renovate and Expand Existing Residence Halls – $150,000

• Sunroom Addition
• Enhances Year-Round Utilization

Aquatic Playground – $175,000

• Over 2,400 Sq. Ft.
• Up To 20 Water Features
• Interactive Play

Project Completed

The Retreat House – $1,675,000 – Accepting Donations

• 10,700 Sq. Ft. Semi-Private Housing Style
• Multiple Unit Configuration – Sleeps 76 Individuals
• Open Lounges & Study Area
• Upscale Universal Accommodations
• Designed For Corporate And Special Needs Groups

New Pool Enclosure With Renovation and Expansion of Existing Structure – $1,800,000 - Proposed

• 10,000 Sq. Ft. Enclosure/2,770 Sq. Ft. Expansion – Provides Year-

Round Aquatic Programming For #1Camper Activity

• Changing and Locker Room Areas
• Camp Store (Life Skills Learning Experience)

Liebert Lodge and Thomas Dining Hall Air Conditioning Additions – $230,000 - Proposed

• Enhances Health and Welfare of Campers With Disabilities During

Summer Sessions

Campaign Specifics – Endowment Campaign – Goal $6 Million – Total Investments To-Date = $4 Million

• Increase Camper Scholarship Availability
• Opportunity for Endowed Scholarships - $10,000 and Up
• Development of New Camp and Program Offerings
• Protect Capital Investment

Recreation Unlimited’s Board of Directors, led by its Chair, Walt Dennis, Vice Chair Ginni Ragan, and Executive Director & CEO, Paul Huttlin, are all deeply committed to the mission of Recreation Unlimited and achieving unlimited dreams for individuals with disabilities and health concerns year-round.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE?

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