A Playground for All Children of Aiken County, South Carolina

A Playground for All Children of Aiken County, South Carolina

"All Play Every Day" is a project of the Leadership Aiken County Class of 2009-2010. The intent of this project is to the raise funds that will be used to build a barrier-free playground for all children, including those with Special Needs. We are working to arrange that this playground be centrally located for Aiken County Residents and will facilitate an environment where all children can play together regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

This playground would provide rehabilitation and recreation to foster the development of all children in our county, including those with visual and hearing impairments or dependency on crutches and wheelchairs. Sadly, there is currently not a public boundary free (handicap-accessible) playground in all of Aiken County. The closest playground that offers this level of accessibility is in Augusta, GA. The reality is that many Aiken County families do not have the time or resources to frequent that playground. With your help, we can make this a reality!

The LAC class project will include the development of an awareness campaign through the use of this website, flyers, media coverage, and an awareness activity day at a community park. Our fundraising efforts will include pursuing grants, a corporate sponsorship campaign, name recognition with brick donors, recognition of significant donors within the park environment, and the hosting of a Bocce tournament on April 17th. Our goal is to raise $50,000 towards the cost of the playground surfacing and equipment under Leadership Aiken County’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status.

The next fundraiser is Bocce Tournament at Aiken’s Whitney Polo Field, Mead Avenue, Aiken, on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm.

See http://www.aikenplayground.org/ for more information. Email the Leadership class at contact@aikenplayground.org.