The document summarizes the history and programs of Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES), a non-profit organization that provides adaptive sports lessons and activities to people with disabilities. Some key details: - DSES was founded in 2000 and provides winter and summer programs in Mammoth Lakes, CA, including skiing, cycling, and kayaking adapted for people with physical, cognitive, and visual disabilities. - The organization has grown significantly over 10 years from 596 annual lessons to over 3,500 lessons served. It has 9 full-time staff and over 275 volunteers. - In addition to daily lessons, DSES hosts multi-day camps for wounded warriors, Paralympic athletes, and people with

1. 10Years and
Beyond
Celebrating
If I can do this ...
I can do anything!
Terry Smutney
1956-2009
Mammoth Lakes, California

2. Letter from Executive Director, Kathy Copeland
I feel honored and blessed to be a part of
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra and even though
is was my idea ten years ago, it’s only because
of everyone else that it’s where it is today! We
are all so fortunate to be at the right place, at
the right time, doing the right things to make this
dream come true. Because of our volunteers,
generous donors, fundraisers, grants, and thrift
shop, we are able to help every person who
comes through our doors and proudly provide
scholarships for 46% of our students.
Our staff has embraced this program and is
unparalleled in their expertise, professionalism,
and passion as you can tell by the results of
our lessons! Our volunteers who so generously
donate their time and energy, love and
compassion are the heart and soul of the
program. They commit to training and teaching
in all kinds of conditions, even when there is
a raging blizzard! They customize and adapt
every lesson to every individual’s abilities and
needs. They form friendships and relationships
that never cease to amaze me. There is a
selflessness that is common to everyone
involved in the program and it touches my
heart.
Our goals are to restore and rehabilitate the
whole person, which improves independence
as well as reduces the effects of the disability.
We provide resources and opportunities to
improve various aspects of holistic health and
well-being including cardiovascular endurance,
strength, balance, and flexibility.
Our introduction to the wide variety of adaptive
sports opens the door for our participants to
explore their potential. This in turn builds self-
esteem and self-discipline, which gives them
confidence in all aspects of their lives. We strive
to facilitate change in participants’ thoughts,
feelings, physical fitness, coordination, and
behavior with big smiles of success. We enable
the participants to gain specific skills of each
sport they participate in and improve physical
fitness that helps them lead a healthy lifestyle
beyond participation in our program.
We all witness remarkable changes in our
students, our volunteers, and even ourselves.
It is heartwarming to watch the transformation
of an uncertain, scared participant become
empowered and confident through this
therapeutic recreation. Life really does look
different from the top of the mountain and we
are thrilled to share this experience with our
students.
My next vision is building a National Wounded
Warrior Center in collaboration with Cerro
Coso Community College and Mammoth
Lakes Foundation. This will greatly enhance
our current program by adding counseling,
education and accessible lodging for our
deserving heroes. We are in the formative
planning stage and are excited by the
potential prospects and your support!
Thank you to everyone who has ever been
a part of Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra. Look
where we’ve come from and watch where
we’re going!
xo Kathy
10Years and
Beyond

3. Celebrating 10 Years and Beyond
Mammoth Adaptive Sports Foundation Founded in
2000 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Reorganized as Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra
Winter Adaptive Programs began
Summer Adaptive Programs began
DSES began Wounded Warrior Programs and
began collaborating with Pendleton and Balboa
Naval Medical hospital in Summer 2007
DSES became a Paralympic Sports Club in Fall 2008
Second Chance Thrift Shop opened its doors
DSES 10 year anniversary Fall 2013
Proposed National Wounded Warrior Center
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2009
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Beyond
“Thank you for making me a
great skier. I used to scream and
now I ski. You are the best ski
teachers in the world.”
–Brandon, DSES student

4. DSES Snapshot
Mission and Vision: Disabled Sports Eastern
Sierra is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated
to changing the lives of children and adults with
disabilities and their families by: offering year-
round outdoor sports and activities, creating
inspiring challenges, providing expert instruction
and adaptive equipment, and rallying the
community to comfortably accommodate
people with disabilities. We believe the freedom
and exhilaration of outdoor challenges
changes lives. No one should be left behind
simply because of a disability!
Organization: Executive Director, Kathy
Copeland, originally founded Mammoth
Adaptive Sports Foundation in 2000 as 501(c) 3
non-profit organization. In 2003, the foundation
reorganized as Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra
(DSES) to become an adaptive sports school.
Location: DSES is located at Mammoth
Mountain Ski Area (MMSA) in Mammoth Lakes,
CA. At 11,053 feet, Mammoth boasts the
highest summit of any California resort, making
for deeper, higher quality snow, beautiful views
and a season that can last until July. And with
3,500 skiable acres, 400 inches of snowfall and
an average of 300 days of sunshine per year,
MMSA is the perfect playground for DSES.
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Beyond
Affiliations: DSES is a chapter member of
Disabled Sports USA and a Paralympic Sports
Club.
Staff and Volunteers: DSES has 9 full time
staff and 275 annual volunteers that provide
approximately 110,000 volunteer hours for
over 20,000 cumulative lessons to people with
disabilities of all ages. DSES scholarships 46% of
these lessons.

5. DSES Snapshot
Seven of the DSES staff have Professional Ski
Instructors of America (PSIA) certifications and
five have obtained the highest certifications
(Level 3.)
Over 80 of our annual volunteers have PSIA
certifications in a variety of levels and sports.
The Second Chance Thrift Shop has three full
time staff and all the revenues from the store
benefit DSES programs.
International Impact: DSES has an
international thumbprint with numerous interns
from around the globe. Interns from Switzerland
and South Africa have all gone back to their
home countries and helped establish Adaptive
Sports Program, using their experience and
knowledge gained at DSES.
Last year DSES hosted two South African interns
for the winter: Dean Stephenson and Daniel de
la Harpe. After our winter, Dean went back to
South Africa to teach disabled skiers at Afriski,
South Africa’s only ski resort. There Dean taught
paraplegic and quadriplegic students to ski
using sit-down ski equipment. It was the first
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Beyond
Programs: DSES has two major Wounded
Warrior events each year and provides
transportation, lodging, and scholarships for any
Wounded Warriors who want to participate in
these programs.
DSES winter programs include daily alpine
and nordic lessons, Ski PE, Wounded Warrior
Operation Mountain Freedom, Mono Ski
Madness, Springtacular and several Paralympic
Sport Camps.
DSES summer programs include daily lessons,
weekly cycling rides, Wounded Warrior
Operation High Altitude, and Pedal~Paddle.
National Wounded Warrior Center: DSES
envisions a National Wounded Warrior Center
on the campus of Cerro Coso Community
College (CCCC) in collaboration with
Mammoth Lakes Foundation and CCCC.
DSES intern at the helm of a bi-ski with Afriski.
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Beyond

6. DSES Snapshot
Afriski Ski School, Lesotho, Africa.
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Beyond
ever sit ski lesson on the continent of Africa and
an eye opener for everyone! Stephenson was
able to bring many of his students to a level of
confidence and competence that allowed
them to ski independently down the main
slopes of the resort. According to Mike Todd,
Ski School Manager at Afriski, Stephenson’s
work with disabled skiers proved inspirational for
disabled and able-bodied skiers alike and he
learned it all here, in the Eastern Sierra.
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra, spreading the
message of possibility and hope, once again
proves itself to be a worldwide leader in
adaptive sports instruction!
DSES Total Lessons Per Year
DSES serves people with a wide variety of disabilities as shown
on the chart below:
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra has grown substantially since the first season, from 596
annual lessons to now over 3,500.

7. Winter and Summer Programs
Daily Winter Lessons
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra takes reservations
for daily ski, snowboard and Nordic lessons.
Our well-trained staff and volunteer instructors
teach on a private and customized basis,
sometimes requiring up to four or five for one
person. Lessons are available in the morning
and afternoon each day, every day Mammoth
Mountain is open!
Ski PE
DSES supports Ski Physical Education programs
for regional elementary, middle and high
schools including Mammoth Lakes, Bishop,
Lone Pine, Hawthorne, Lee Vining, Benton, and
Bridgeport. The winter Ski PE program runs for
ten weeks beginning in January, supplementing
the students’ regular Physical Education classes.
Hartford Ski Spectacular
DSES sends staff and volunteers to this annual
event sponsored by Disabled Sports USA in
Breckenridge, Colorado. It is the nation’s largest
adaptive winter sports convention for people
with disabilities and their instructors and trainers.
More than 800 participants attend annually!
Paralympic Nordic Ski and Race Camp
As part of the Paralympic Sports Program, the
Nordic Ski and Race Camp is a three-day event
offered each January since 2010. Participants
include military and civilian athletes of all ages
with physical and visual disabilities. The camp
is designed to accommodate skiers of all
levels from the first time beginner to the more
advanced racer as it promotes the Paralympic
Sport of Nordic Skiing. DSES partners with
Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center for rentals,
ski trails and trail tickets. Paralympic Team
coaches and Paralympic Medalists are guest
instructors and the event concludes with “soft
competition.”
Wounded Warrior
Operation Mountain Freedom
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra began this
Wounded Warrior camp in 2007 and it has
been growing ever since! Service men, women
and veterans with cognitive and physical
disabilities are invited to the five-day camp
that offers skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing,
biathlon training, and snowmobile touring. This
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Beyond

8. Winter and Summer Programs
is a free program for all participants including
transportation, lodging, meals, and all sporting
activities.
Paralympic Alpine Ski and Race Camp
This Paralympic Sports Camp integrates
military and civilian athletes of all ages with
physical and/or visual disabilities for a long
weekend of alpine skiing. This annual race
camp is designed to increase training and
competitive opportunities for adaptive alpine
skiers. New friendships flourish, demonstrating
the value of integration of military and civilian
athletes. These interactions offer unparalleled
opportunities, socially, emotionally and
physically, as athletes train together.
Katrina (below), a 16 year old with cerebral
palsy, has mastered the sport of adaptive
alpine skiing, racing her way to an International
Paralympic Committee Top 25 world ranking
and a No. 6 ranking in North America. She is the
youngest skier on the international racing circuit
and has won back-to-back national junior
championship titles. She is already marking her
calendar as a hopeful for the Pyeongchang
2018 Paralympic Winter Games and in fact is
attending the Games in Sochi as a potential
‘next generation’ athlete. Katrina skied with
DSES for the first time four years ago: “When
I got involved with DSES, it kind of clicked,”
Katrina said. “It’s nice to be able to ski with
people who understand what you need to be
able to be successful.”
of a mono ski. Participants explore new terrain,
learn new techniques and are challenged with
new skills and adventures, including racing.
Paralympic Biathlon Camp
The Biathlon Camp is run in conjunction with the
Mammoth Lakes Biathlon. This five-day event
introduces participants to the rapidly-growing
Paralympic Sport and also provides support for
athletes to compete in the Mammoth Lakes
Biathlon, one of the largest biathlon events in
North America.
Springtacular
This special event is designed for participants
of all ages with cognitive disabilities. It includes
four days of skiing or snowboard instruction, lift
tickets, equipment rentals, lunches, a banquet
and participation ceremony, and LOTS of FUN!
Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, it is
an event where everyone is a star!
Daily Summer Lessons
DSES takes reservations for daily lessons for
hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, horseback
riding, golf, tennis, and kayaking and more!
All lessons are taught on a private basis and
customized to the needs of each individual.
Many of these activities are “out in the field,”
giving our students the real experience of the
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Paralympic Mono Ski Madness
This three-day event is for participants with
spinal cord injuries (SCIs), lower limb deficiencies
or any other disability that necessitates the use

9. Winter and Summer Programs
Weekly Cycling Ride
DSES runs a weekly cycling ride throughout
the summer for people with disabilities. This
runs from June through October and we have
a huge following of local participants with a
wide variety of disabilities. We have a trailer
full of adaptive cycles, which allows us to get
everyone out on wheels.
Wounded Warrior Operation High
Altitude
Operation High Altitude is our popular Wounded
Warrior event in which service men, women,
and veterans enjoy the Eastern Sierra with their
families for this five-day camping experience.
Everyone participates in a variety of activities
including: kayaking, rock climbing, cycling,
fishing, camping and other outdoor adventures.
Pedal~Paddle Event
Pedal~Paddle is a three-day camping
event focusing on kayaking and cycling for
participants of all ages and disabilities. This
family-friendly event generates a great rapport
amongst all the campers and volunteers.
There’s nothing like sitting around a campfire
making s’mores to pull a group together!
10Years and
Beyond
“If not for you, our son who refuses to
play any kind of sport, would not be
able to ski, mountain bike or kayak.
It is very difficult to get him out of his
comfort zone and you have taken him
where we never thought possible. Your
caring, patient and knowledgeable staff
have been a blessing in our lives and
we will be forever grateful.”
-Darryl & Claudette Dunn, DSES parents

10. Wounded Warrior Programs
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
honors the service and sacrifice made
by our men and women in uniform.
It is the goal of DSES to empower returning
service men, women, and veterans who are
wounded, ill, and injured. These injuries can
be physical and/or cognitive which affect the
mental, social, emotional, and physical health
of the person. Statistics regarding the number
of injured service men and women returning
from abroad exceed 700,000. Needless to say,
the rehabilitation and reintegration of these
Wounded Warriors is a huge responsibility of
America today... and this means all of us!
DSES’ military sports rehabilitation programs are
equipped to meet all disabilities with adaptive
equipment and the latest methodology. PTSD,
traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal
cord injuries, blindness, deafness, and nerve
damage are just some of the injuries with which
service men and women return home.
DSES hosts numerous nationally recognized
events for Wounded Warriors year round. We
are vetted (approved) by Camp Pendleton
and the Balboa Naval Medical Hospital of
San Diego and recruit the majority of our
participants from there. Our events are also
advertised in national publications through
Disabled Sports USA, which provides us a
diverse mixture of participants from around the
country. We are also building relationships with
VA hospitals to expand our recruitment.
Wounded Warrior event alumni enjoy free skiing
at Mammoth Mountain for life! DSES is planning
to build the National Wounded Warrior Center
in Mammoth Lakes so that our heroes continue
their healing, education, and reintegration into
society… with a place to stay! Stay tuned for
updates about this amazing new project!
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Beyond

11. Wounded Warrior Programs
Wounded Warrior Testimonials
“I have had very few experiences in my life
where I learned to use my body and equipment
with such dramatic change in such a short
time. On a larger scale, what you are doing
for our service men and women and their
families is life changing. You are bringing the
community together in the process and it is
an extraordinary thing! I have been up to
Mammoth and watched Kathy Copeland and
her incredible team firsthand,” Willard A. Buhl,
Col, USMC, enthused. “The work they do for our
wounded, ill and injured Marines is amazing,
and gives recovering Marines and sailors self-
esteem and self-confidence like few things I
have seen.”
After assessing the January 2012 winter
Wounded Warrior Operation High Altitude
program, Gary R. Zegley, LTCO of Wounded
Warrior Battalion West states “DSES is in my
opinion the top 1% of non-profits in their
ability to get funding, plan an event, interface
with the battalion and execute on location.
I recommend that the battalion continue to
maintain a close relationship with them for
future summer and winter programs.”
DSES’s Wounded Warrior programs also include
family members and friends to increase the
therapeutic value for the individual. Balboa
Naval Medical Center Recreation Therapist,
Marla Knox, CTRS, notes, “An important aspect
of each patient’s recovery is including their
family and friends in their treatment … it is
important that friends and family members learn
more about the community based recreation
programs.”
“Words can’t express our gratitude for the
emotional high at Operation Mountain
Freedom,” commented Jodi and Bing Bingham,
with the G-3-1 Korea Association. “We were
impressed by the amazing level of support
provided to the nation’s Wounded Warriors,
that left them with a great sense of personal
accomplishment. The [DSES] motto, ‘If I can
do this, I can do anything,’ was beautifully
demonstrated.”
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Beyond

12. Wounded Warrior Programs
Cpl Brock Bigej, is an active duty United States
Marine, who served five years in the Military
Police and did three, 7-month combat tours in
both Iraq and Afghanistan. On June 1, 2011,
he was leading an Afghan Police patrol from
the front, when an IED (improvised explosive
device) detonated10 feet from him, leaving
him with extensive leg injuries. The following
February, his Physical Therapist recommended
he look into the Mammoth Mountain Biathlon,
which he entered via DSES’s winter programs.
“The whole experience with all of DSES was
really a huge confidence boost for me. They
helped me realize I can get out there and still
be able to have fun and try new things. It was
such a therapeutic trip for me. I left with a high
self-esteem and motivation to strive for more.
DSES is such an amazing organization with the
best staff and volunteers. I cannot thank them
enough. I look towards the future with a different
mentality than I had before. I know I can
accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
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Beyond
“Participating as a supporter of the Wounded Warrior program at Disabled
Sports Eastern Sierra allows our family to say a simple thank you. Our efforts
will never be able to equal the sacrifice of these heroes, but in some small
way we hope they feel our deep and earnest appreciation for their service.”
- Steve Garcia, DSES donor

13. Second Chance Thrift Shop
The Second Chance Thrift Shop opened in 2009 with the full support the
community. The shop is a strong asset to our program, providing a large part of
our program income, in addition to providing a successful Workability Program
and recycling tons of goods! We are working in conjunction with the Workability
Program at the Mammoth Unified School District to employ local students
with disabilities. Workability provides a strong foundation for members of our
community with disabilities to develop life and job skills and improve self-esteem.
Since opening, Second Chance Thrift Shop has contributed over $1.3 million of
gross revenues to Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra.
Second Chance Thrift Shop Staff
Manager, Cai Lepre
Assistant Manager, Patrick Bernard
Sales Associate, Lisa Williams
Special Acknowledgement to Linda Williams and Riki Barbo for
getting The Second Chance Thrift Shop up and running
10Years and
Beyond
From left: Staff members Cai, Patick and LisaFormer Workability Student, Cooper helping make the thrift shop festive for
the holidays. Cooper is now paid staff!

14. Staff
Executive Director
Kathy Copeland, certified by the
Professional Ski Instructors of America
(PSIA) in Alpine Level 3, Adaptive
Level 2 & Snowboard Level 2
Associate Director
Lisa Baker, retired police officer,
worked for Mammoth Mountain Ski
Resort as Director of Security for 8
years. She left and became an
Ambassador of the Multiple Sclerosis
Society. She’s back in Mammoth to
help make the National Wounded
Warrior Center a reality!
Director of Operations
Cara Leonard, Alpine Level 3,
Telemark Level 2, Children’s Specialist
2, Adaptive Level 1 Mono Ski, Alpine
Examiner PSIA-W
Summer Program Manager/
Guest Services Manager
Laurel Martin, LGT Certification,
WSI Certification, Certificate of
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership &
Management
Director of Outside Operations
Mark Spieler, holds PSIA Alpine
Level 3, Snowboard Level 2, Level 2
Adaptive, NZSIA (New Zealand) Stage
2 and Coaches Level 1 Certifications.
He is also an Alpine Examiner for the
PSIA-W
Trainer/Paralympic Sport
Program Coordinator
Margaret Palchak, PSIA Nordic
Downhill Level 2, Adaptive Level 3
and USSA Coach 100 certifications
Instructor
Nic Vandyke, AASI Level 2
Snowboard, PSIA Level 1 Alpine
Instructor
Jaclyn Zamudio, Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist -
Indiana University, AASI Level 1 SB
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Beyond
Administrative
Assistant
Andy Geisel, B.A.
in Journalism and
TV/Film from the
University of Central
Florida
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrea Colasardo, Chair
Rick Taylor, Vice Chair
Karilyn Myers, Secretary
E.L. Smoogen , Treasurer
Brent Truax
Shields Richardson
Kathy Copeland
Special Acknowledgement
to ROBIN CONNORS and
KAREN “TAKO” TAKOTOMO,
two past staff members
who were instrumental in
getting this organization off
the ground!

15. Staff Highlights
Maggie Palchak, DSES Trainer, traveled
to Chile, with Montel Williams and Wounded
Warrior Cedric King, for a mono skiing
documentary. “Words cannot express my
sincere appreciation for your recent assistance
with helping a wounded soldier, Cedric King,
learn to adaptive ski and snowboard in
Mammoth, CA. Thank you again for helping
me give back to Cedric and making some of
his dreams come true, especially after all that
he has endured for our country. I hope we can
continue to work together on assisting Cedric,
and perhaps again in the future making a
difference in the life of another courageous
soldier.”- Montel Williams
Zachary Ergish, Instructor/Trainer, worked at
Ski Portillo, Chile, under the supervision of Ski
School Director and PSIA National Demo Team
Member Robin Barnes and beside exceptional
skiers and trainers. He earned the inaugural
peer-voted award of Employee of the year for
the Ski School.
Bryan Thompson, (below, far right)
nicknamed “Falcon” was part of the team
facilitating Jeremy’s McGhee first ascent by a
paraplegic up Bloody Couloir, California as part
of the documentary “Drop In.”
“Drop In was personally the most inspiring and
difficult thing I’ve done as a professional skier.
Seeing the level of dedication and strength of
Jeremy and everyone involved is something I’ll
look for in future endeavors.” - Bryan Thompson
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Beyond

16. Volunteers
Volunteers play a tremendous role in the
DSES program. They are the backbone of
our organization and spend the most time
with our students, boosting their self-esteem
and preparing them for future challenges.
It’s the hope of the Disabled Sports Eastern
Sierra staff that each volunteer becomes a
better individual because of the contribution
they have made in changing the lives of our
students.
Over 80 of our volunteer instructors are PSIA
and ASI certified. Their contribution adds to the
excellence and quality of our program. We
proudly boast that we are a “volunteer based
non-profit!” We could not do what we do
without them!
We currently have 275 new and returning
volunteers and a database of over 1,200 from
our 10 years of operations! Each volunteer
commits to 36 hours throughout the season and
we have several people who volunteer over
200 hours a year! Cumulatively our volunteers
have contributed approximately 110,000 hours
of their time.
Volunteers of the Year
2004 Thalia Hansen
2005 E.L. Smoogen
2006 Anita Haenni
2007 Terry Smutney
2008 Sherri Rottenbacher
2009 Ken Klein
2010 Rick Dodson
2011 Astrid Dufaur
2012 Randee Levin
2013 Simone Ardouin
2014 Tom Schroeder
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Beyond
“Volunteering with DSES brings me
the greatest joy I have experienced
since the onset of my disability. In
law school and at work, ableism
suggests that you cannot be a
lawyer if you cannot see to read.
On the mountain I learn, “If I can do
this, I can do anything.” Teaching
skiing to our students reminds me
of the amazing things we all are
capable of achieving. Our students
provide inspiration and DSES
volunteers are a wonderful source of
support. Thank you for welcoming
me into your family so warmly.”
– Brette Steele

17. Support
Fundraising Events
Island Extravaganza: annual fundraiser with
raffle, dinner, live music, and dancing!
Spring Expo: Spring Expo is DSES’ annual
outdoor bash with on-hill activities, a catered
lunch, and award ceremony.
Sierra Cycle Challenge: annual three-day
cycling ride where participants acquire pledges
in support.
Reach the Peak: online donation drive
Other third party events: Mammoth Half
Marathon, June Lake Triathlon, High Sierra Fall
Century, Bluesapalooza,
Past Events: Slide-a-thon, Freedom Mile, Movie
Premiers, annual Ski Swap, and many more
Special Thanks
Don Deck, webmaster
Bill Greene, CPA
Terry “Gooch” Ross, business mentor
Selected Foundations and Other
Funding Sources
Educational Foundation of America
Employee’s Community Fund of the Boeing
Corporation
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
General Electric Foundation
Craig T. Neilsen Foundation
Selected Foundations and Other
Funding Sources Continued
United States Olympic Community:
Olympic Opportunity Fund
Town of Mammoth Lakes
The McCoy Family Foundation
Jewish Community Federation
Footloose Sports
Steve Garcia
William and Susan Baribault
Jack and Marie Harding
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
The Westin Monache Resort
Partners and Sponsors
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA)
Disabled Sports USA
Paralympic Sport Clubs
National Forest Service
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Beyond
“Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra has
extensive experience in offering
exceptional learning, training and
coaching experiences in a range of
sports including Nordic skiing and
cycling. We have enjoyed a successful
collaboration with Disabled Sports
Eastern Sierra and would not hesitate
to recommend them as an excellent
adaptive sports resource for all youth,
adults, military and veterans
with disabilities.”
-Rob Mueller, DS/USA Chapter Services
Manager

18. Support
10Years and
Beyond
FY 2012 FY 2013
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area 683,622$ 780,114$
Volunteer Services 350,138 424,042
Other In-Kind Services and Support 206,052 229,667
Total In-Kind Support 1,239,812$ 1,433,823$
Mammoth
Mountain
Ski
Area
54%
Volunteer
Services
30%
Other
In-­‐Kind
Services
and
Support
16%
In-­‐Kind
Support
“DSES has proven to provide
professional recreational opportunities
and no one is better at their relentless
commitment and operational
excellence required to provide life
changing therapeutic opportunities to
the adaptive community.”
– Mary Walker, Executive Administrator,
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
FY 2012 FY 2013
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area 683,622$ 780,114$
Volunteer Services 350,138 424,042
Other In-Kind Services and Support 206,052 229,667
Total In-Kind Support 1,239,812$ 1,433,823$
Mammoth
Mountain
Ski
Area
54%
Volunteer
Services
30%
Other
In-­‐Kind
Services
and
Support
16%
In-­‐Kind
Support
DSES fiscal year (FY) ends June 30th. Fiscal years 2012 and 2013 are for the years ending
June 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Volunteer services are based on total
volunteer hours at an hourly rate of $24.75.

19. The Numbers
10Years and
Beyond
FY 2012 FY 2013
REVENUE
Second Chance Thrift Shop 319,732$ 371,474$
Contributions & Donations 239,125 184,465
Fundraising Events 117,978 162,528
Program Fees 117,206 143,612
Grants 96,700 77,126
Investment Income 14,642 22,089
Membership Fees 12,275 12,425
Other 14,557 3,820
Total Revenues 932,215 977,539
EXPENSES
Program Expenses 589,774 686,332
Fundraising Expenses 143,045 147,563
Management and General 64,031 68,694
Total Expenses 796,850 902,589
NET ASSETS
Net Assets, Beginning of Year 760,301 895,666
Change in Net Assets 135,365 74,950
Unrealized gains on investments - 50,006
Net Assets, End of Year 895,666$ 1,020,622$
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Second
Chance
Thri.
Shop
38%
Contribu6ons
&
Dona6ons
18%
Fundraising
Events
16%
Program
Fees
15%
Grants
8%
Other
4%
Revenue
Program
Expenses
76%
Fundraising
Expenses
16%
Mgt
&
General
8%
Expense
Alloca0on
FY 2012 FY 2013
REVENUE
Second Chance Thrift Shop 319,732$ 371,474$
Contributions & Donations 239,125 184,465
Fundraising Events 117,978 162,528
Program Fees 117,206 143,612
Grants 96,700 77,126
Investment Income 14,642 22,089
Membership Fees 12,275 12,425
Other 14,557 3,820
Total Revenues 932,215 977,539
EXPENSES
Program Expenses 589,774 686,332
Fundraising Expenses 143,045 147,563
Management and General 64,031 68,694
Total Expenses 796,850 902,589
NET ASSETS
Net Assets, Beginning of Year 760,301 895,666
Change in Net Assets 135,365 74,950
Unrealized gains on investments - 50,006
Net Assets, End of Year 895,666$ 1,020,622$
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Second
Chance
Thri.
Shop
38%
Contribu6ons
&
Dona6ons
18%
Fundraising
Events
16%
Program
Fees
15%
Grants
8%
Other
4%
Revenue
Program
Expenses
76%
Fundraising
Expenses
16%
Mgt
&
General
8%
Expense
Alloca0on
FY 2012 FY 2013
REVENUE
Second Chance Thrift Shop 319,732$ 371,474$
Contributions & Donations 239,125 184,465
Fundraising Events 117,978 162,528
Program Fees 117,206 143,612
Grants 96,700 77,126
Investment Income 14,642 22,089
Membership Fees 12,275 12,425
Other 14,557 3,820
Total Revenues 932,215 977,539
EXPENSES
Program Expenses 589,774 686,332
Fundraising Expenses 143,045 147,563
Management and General 64,031 68,694
Total Expenses 796,850 902,589
NET ASSETS
Net Assets, Beginning of Year 760,301 895,666
Change in Net Assets 135,365 74,950
Unrealized gains on investments - 50,006
Net Assets, End of Year 895,666$ 1,020,622$
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Second
Chance
Thri.
Shop
38%
Contribu6ons
&
Dona6ons
18%
Fundraising
Events
16%
Program
Fees
15%
Grants
8%
Other
4%
Revenue
Program
Expenses
76%
Fundraising
Expenses
16%
Mgt
&
General
8%
Expense
Alloca0on

20. Ways You Can Help
You’ve probably heard that “generosity
is its own reward.” This may be true, but
when you make a charitable gift to a
non-profit organization, your generosity
also can reward you. You can give cash
donations, purchase equipment on our wish
list, contribute to one of our scholarship funds,
and give us your time. You can also donate or
purchase used goods at the Second Chance
Thrift Shop, where all the proceeds go to DSES
programs. Or you can purchase DSES logo
wear, contributing and advertising our worthy
cause at the same time! Lastly, you can donate
your time and skills by volunteering as an
outdoor instructor, in the office, or at Second
Chance Thrift Shop. All of your donations may
be considered tax deductible (please consult
your tax advisor.) Follow these links to find out
more!
DISABLED SPORTS EASTERN SIERRA
www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org
760.934.0791
PO Box 7275, 1 Minaret Rd,
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOP
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_thrift_store.html
MEMORIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
John Thompson Memorial Fund
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_john_thompson_memorial_fund.html
Terry Smutney Memorial Fund
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_terry_smutney_memorial_fund.html
Dennis Hampton Scholarship Fund
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_hampton_scholarship.html
Wounded Warrior Scholarship Fund
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_wounded_warrior_scholarship.html
WISH LIST
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donate_wishlist.html
MAKE A SECURE ON-LINE DONATION
USING YOUR CREDIT CARD
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
donationmake.html
FIRST GIVING ON-LINE
http://www.firstgiving.com/DSES
10Years and
Beyond
After a motorcycle accident left Jeremy
a T10 paraplegic at the age of 25, he
maintains his adventurous lifestyle and
recently did a first ascent on Bloody
Couloir and skied it in his mono ski.
“You can’t just jump in a sitski and go.
That’s reality. Trained expert instruction is
vital. I had to learn to ski all over again
after my accident with an adaptive ski
program…and look where it has taken me!
DSES has come a long way in a short time.
From a small group of people just starting
out, to a respected operation gaining
acclaim nation wide, we are touching
lives one at a time.”
- Jeremy McGhee
VOLUNTEER
http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org/
volunteers.html