SIXTH ANNUAL X-TREME ABILITY CHALLENGE RETURNS TO BENEFIT HSI (7/11/2007)
RENO, Nev. -Competition is again heating up for HSI's sixth annual X-treme Ability Challenge (XAC) as the northern Nevada business community gets ready to compete against local University of Nevada, Reno athletes, elected officials and members of the media. XAC is an unusual but unique relay race that provides participants a rare opportunity to experience work from the perspective of a disabled person including having to go in and out of an ordinary door while in a wheel chair. This year's challenge will be held at HSI, 555 Reactor Way, Reno, on Saturday, August 25 at 10:30 a.m. and includes a barbeque and silent auction.
XAC is the largest fundraiser of the year for HSI, a non-profit organization providing light manufacturing work experience for individuals with disabilities. Teams of eight participate in a short relay race, pushing their limits as they perform the same tasks as HSI employees, such as assembling brackets using only one hand, building a box while blindfolded or opening a door sitting in a wheel chair.
The XAC event creates awareness of the abilities of disabled individuals as well as raises crucial funds used to support and enhance the quality of work life for HSI employees.
The community is encouraged to register and support this important event. Teams of eight people are $1,030 or to just attend and watch the events, tickets for the festivities, including the barbeque and silent auction, are $25. HSI is located at 555 Reactor Way, near Energy and Rock Boulevard in Reno. To register or find out more about how your business can support HSI, go to www.hsireno.com or call 775-829-7400, ext. 109.
About HSI
HSI is a non-profit organization established in 1977 to serve people with disabilities in northern Nevada. HSI provides a variety of meaningful work, learning and supported living opportunities for more than 190 people with disabilities. In addition to providing employment opportunities in the light manufacturing industry, HSI also encourages the people they serve to become self-sufficient and independent, by delivering the best training and development services available. HSI is recognized by local, statewide and national organizations for the service it provides to the disabled community as well as excellence in manufacturing operations.