Board of Directors   For more information,   please contact:   Jack Ezell   Board President   713-759-1832  Patient &   Family Contact:   Debbie Wilburn   1-855-416-0202   Volunteer &   Other Info.:   713-433-2575

description of activities  |  calendar of events  Description of Activities Kids Unlimited is an organization built upon activities. Kids Unlimited events are a way for families to put aside the reality of cancer and other life alterng illness and have fun, free of limitations. The events are for the entire family, to help each member share and experience a festive outing free from illness. Our list of events is ever-changing, however, the below is a list of the events held on a regular basis: Bowling Tournament Held at Delmar Bowling Lanes on Magnum, in Houston, this activity is popular with all the children. Teams are created by age groups. Three place awards are given, with the highest score taking first place. All children receive a participant award. Lunch is provided by the foundation’s cooking team. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Each year, Kids Unlimited children attend the the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Tickets are normally kindly donated by a corporate sponsors. At some past rodeos, our Kids Unlimited children rode in the Grand Entry Parade. This was certainly a highlight of the fun filled day. Easter Party/Picnic Whether it’s an egg toss, three-legged race or Easter egg hunt, this has something for everyone. This picnic is a "pot luck" dinner with side dishes and dessert brought by families. The foundation provides the main dish and drinks. Even the "Easter Bunny" has been known to drop in! Family Camp Family Camp weekend is held at Woodmen of the World Camp near Bellville, Texas.  This fun relaxing weekend involves softball, paddle boats, fishing, nature trails, arts and crafts, games, and lots of camaraderie.  Parents are invited to play in the fun or enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Catfish Tournament This event is currently held at the Kids Unlimited Ranch. Catches are rated by weight and cleaned by the foundation team of volunteers. Awards are given for places and participation. Lunch is provided and siblings can participate by fishing as well.  Lots of other outdoor fun and bonding time among the families and volunteers makes this a very special event! Offshore Fishing Trip “Offshore Adventure 2009” was made possible by the Houston Mariners Club, the Houston Aeros Booster Club, and Underwater Expeditions as well as a few other donors for hotels, food, drinks and prizes. The adventure begins the evening before with dinner at CiCi’s Pizza. The next morning sees the “Big E” (a 133 foot boat accommodating up to 100 people) leave Freeport, Texas very early. With a “crew” of children, parents, foundation members and volunteers, the boat heads 45-55 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Tuna, ling, king, and red snapper are part of the catch. Dinner and awards follow at On the River Restaurant before everyone heads home with fresh fish to eat. Bass Tournament This annual tournament is our largest fishing event. Held at Fayette County Lake near LaGrange, Texas, the action takes place over a night and the next day. Members arrive Friday night and prepare for an early start. On Saturday the children team with our volunteer fishermen and their boats. One child and one fisherman per boat provide an opportunity for the child to feel independent and free. Each boat has a radio for communication and parents are taken out for photographs and cheerleading. Siblings enjoy various entertainments onshore. At noon, teams bring in their catch for judging, lunch and an awards ceremony. All children receive trophies and fishing tackle and supplies. Raffles are also held. Spring BBQ Cook-off and Auctions Currently hosted in Sealy, Texas, this event takes place over a two-day period. On Friday, the barbeque teams set up and begin their magic - and a good ole fashioned barn dance is held Friday evening. Saturday provides judging, live bands, live and silent auctions, raffles, children’s activities and plenty of eating. A small door donation fetches a generous BBQ dinner and access to all activities. And children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. All proceeds benefit Kids Unlimited. Thanksgiving Dinners Dealing with cancer can cause disruption and financial burden. During this family season, Kids Unlimited tries to help member families who may not be able to have a traditional dinner. Members are helped according to their special situation. Holiday Dinners The foundation provides similar dinner assistance to member families during the holiday season. Dinners are arranged as needed. Also, because this holiday is a ‘gift-giving’ time, a foundation ‘Santa’ will ‘quietly’ enable deserving parents to provide gifts to their children so that the fun isn’t interrupted. Holiday Party A holiday party is also held for all Kids Unlimited families. This event includes crafts, an area where the children make holiday cards for their parents, ornament making activities, a dinner featuring lots of desserts, and a special visit from Santa, who has gifts for everyone. On-going Kids Unlimited recognizes that fighting a life atlering illness causes special situations and needs. We try to provide personal experiences for the children and families who sometimes can not attend events. These are created at the discretion of the Kids Unlimited board, as needed. The path that this illness charts is different for everyone and our goal as an organization is to respond to all the children who have needs.