Recreation & Resources Family Fun Fest – 2024

RIM Foundation and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan have partnered to host the inclusive Recreation & Resources Family Fun Fest. Children with disabilities and their families are warmly welcomed to attend this free event. While enjoying food and games, you can learn more about your community’s adaptive sports and recreation opportunities. Representatives from The Creative Mobility Group will also be on-site to answer questions about wheelchair accessible vehicles, vehicle modifications, and funding resources. The event takes place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm at the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

About RIM Foundation

The RIM Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives after a serious illness or injury, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. For over 50 years,  they have delivered comprehensive rehabilitation services. Their commitment to using cutting-edge treatment techniques, innovative research, and excellent, personalized medical care has made the RIM Foundation an integral component of the rehabilitation journey for countless individuals in Michigan and throughout the country. In keeping with its mission, the RIM Foundation supports research, education, and community benefit activities that promote the rehabilitation of persons with life-altering disabilities and injuries. The Foundation also organizes various adaptive sports, including yoga, hand-cycling, ballroom dancing, and bowling, that are free of charge.

About Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is one of the country’s largest and oldest freestanding pediatric hospitals, dedicated exclusively to caring for children and adolescents. The hospital’s strong affiliation with the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) and its role as the primary pediatric teaching facility for Wayne State University School of Medicine ensure that it provides various medical services and specialized care for children at the highest academic and professional standards. These services include general pediatrics, neonatology, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and many other subspecialties. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare to children in the region. It often ranks among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation and plays a vital role in advancing pediatric medicine, research, and education.