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Application deadline: Thursday, April 12 Do you have a desire to help children with physical limitations in Virginia get the adaptive equipment they need? Are you a quick learner? Flexible and able to work well in a team minded atmosphere? As the CATS Administrative Assistant

The Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards recognize the significant contributions of Virginia citizens to the life and welfare of the Commonwealth and its people. On April 10, 2018, CATS Founder and President, Cathie Cummins, PT was presented with the award for Outstanding Senior Volunteer for her work in creating the CATS program and growing it to serve children with disabilities throughout Virginia.

Do you have gently used adaptive equipment that your child is no longer using? Do you live in the Richmond area? Donate it to CATS! Drop it off at the following locations:

Congratulations to our worthy raffle winner at the Kids on the Move Expo yesterday in Roanoke! Five year old Christian will be receiving an adaptive bed provided through the generosity of Al Flora at SleepSafe Beds. The Expo was beautifully executed by event chairperson, Deanna Hodges, and CATS volunteers.

Despite inclement weather the Richmond CATS Equipment Scrub this past Saturday was attended by 26 volunteers including staff from National Seating and Mobility who provided expertise in assessing for repairs needed.

On Thursday, June 21, CATS participated in the Roanoke Valley’s Day of Action, and welcomed five employees of the Eaton Corporation of Roanoke out for an Equipment Scrub.

Hallowheels is rolling back into the Roanoke area in October 2018. Teams of college students create custom costumes for 6 children incorporating their wheelchairs into the design. We are currently looking for participants for this exciting event!

The Kids on the Move Expo is rolling into Roanoke this Spring! This hands-on equipment fair will be held on the Brambleton Center in Roanoke on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Come out and see the latest mobility and adaptive equipment from leading manufacturers such as

Making a donation to CATS during RVGives Day? Consider giving during one of these power hours! These generous sponsors have agreed to match your donation!

We’re getting close to Roanoke Valley Gives day and wanted to give you an update on our “Plan for a Van!”. With a lofty goal of $20,000, we are grateful to these sponsors for sponsoring an hour of giving and matching donations!