On April 17th, 2016, ATΩ will be hosting our 4th annual Craig's GladiATΩrs event in honor of Craig Weingarten. Craig's GladiATΩrs will consist of an Olympic-style team competition during the day, followed by a dinner and silent auction. On March 20, 2010, Craig and three other Alpha Tau Omega brothers were in a terrible car accident. Three of the brothers walked away uninjured, but Craig sustained
catastrophic damage to his head. In the five years since the accident, Craig has endured multiple surgeries, and has spent time in hospitals and rehabilitation centers across Pennsylvania. Suffering from a traumatic brain injury, Craig now lives at home with his parents in Radnor, Pennsylvania where he needs 24/7 nursing care. Every day is trying for the Weingarten family, as they watch their athletic, smart and humorous son fight his way through a grueling and long-term rehabilitation process. We would greatly appreciate you showing your support for Craig either in the form of a monetary donation, or by donating an item for our silent auction. This year, with guidance from the Weingarten family, we have chosen to donate all proceeds from Craig's GladiATΩrs to the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports and the Adapted Sports Program at the University of Maryland Rehab and Orthopedic Institute. For more information on these organizations, please visit www.centeronline.com and www.umrehabortho.org/adapted-sports-program/. Since his accident he has skied twice with the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports’ Adaptive skiing program. Craig’s involvement with this program has been great for both him and his family. The Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports and the Adapted Sports Program provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in skiing, golf, basketball, rowing, bicycling and other sports. We know that our donation to these organizations will go a long way in improving the lives of individuals fighting back from a wide range of disabilities. We hope that you will join us in showing support for Craig and his family! To make a monetary donation to Craig's GladiATΩrs, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/craigs16. To donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Michael Duggan at [email protected]