Hello Everyone!

What is going on in your part of the world? For me, its currently full of time with my kids/family due to Summer break. It is hard to believe it is more than half way over and back to school life will begin soon. It's a break in some ways, and in others it feels even busier!

As ESFL continues to grow, I have some of those same experiences. We are serving more people with added staff, programs, and resources, and with more staff, we are able to add programs and resources. Our focus on providing meaningful connections and resources for you won't change!

I am always grateful for the people who join our webinars (now called Skills Exchange Sunday), who share their stories in our spotlights, who visit the website and share resources, and the people who give their time on the board, volunteering, and donating. We offer these connections and resources because of all of you!

ACNC Meeting August 8-10

Elizabeth Zweigel is organizing a meet-up for our ESFL community at the Amputee Coalition National Conference in Atlanta. We will meet up the evening of Thursday, August 8th at 7pm at a venue nearby called Max Lagers.

Share Your ESFL Review Love at Great Nonprofits

If you value our work then tell the world! Sharing your ESFL review on Great Nonprofits–a review site like Trip Advisor–will build our visibility for donors, volunteers, and people who need our resources. They even have a 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award! It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes! Go to https://greatnonprofits.org/org/enhancing-skills-for-life to get started!

Keep scrolling for all of the latest ESFL news.

Warm regards,

Adaptive Golf Championship July 2024

Julie Dombo and Jennifer Griffin, who you may remember from SFL 6 met with pro adapted golfer Brandon Canesi and NBC reporter, Andy Stevenson in July at the 3rd US Adaptive Open Golf Championship. John Dombo, ESFL Board Member and frequent golfer at the host course in Kansas, first met Brandon at SFL 6 where he was a golf instructor. She connected again while he was in town competing at the Open event. She added a meetup with Andy, a commentator/reporter for NBC who is missing both arms. Make sure to check out Julie's interview with Andy.

Andy Mattox's Rock & Bowl Weekend

Come join us at Andy Mattox's 2nd Annual Rock & Bowl Fundraiser September 27-29 in Medina, Ohio. Andy is putting together another great weekend including live performances, dinners, silent auctions, and, of course, bowling!

We were recently awarded a grant by the Dralla Foundation and the funds will provide one scholarship that includes

• A bowling device to take home
  
• Support for learning to bowl
  
• Most (if not all) travel costs
  

for someone living without arms or more to attend Andy's event. Click here for details and to start your application today!

CAF Annual Grant Program 2024

Speaking of CAF, the CAF Grant Cycle opens September 2024 and closes in early November so mark your calendars if you have ever wanted to apply for one of their grants. Please see the CAF Grant Website and Email for more information.

Driving with Feet

We have several people in our community who do all of their daily tasks with their feet/toes, including driving. Driving can be scary for any new driver so this recording was meant to put new foot drivers at ease and share resources or tips that have worked for those foot drivers who may have more experience. Thanks to Ania, Jessica and Kayla for taking the time to have this discussion and record it so it can be shared with others.

Driving with Feet: A Foot Skills Conversation