What I Learned from Mimi Society tends to believe that quality of life over quantity is the key to success, therefore happiness. Humans are encapsulated in materialistic, tangible items because of the fleeting feeling of joy it momentarily provides. Unlike those who have spent extensive amounts of money and time to achieve the hope […]
Testimonial from Amanda Before volunteering at Shake-A-Leg Miami, I used to see the world through a very limited lens. But after two years at SALM, I can truly say that I have learned a lot, I see the world through a widened lens. I have learned to take responsibility for others, have problem-solving skills, […]
My Journey and Impact Through Shake-A-Leg’s Summer Camp By Alyssa Millet Shake A Leg Miami is a place that I have been so honored and grateful to call home. I started volunteering at a very young age at the Bay Days on Sunday. Once I was of age to become a mentor, it was […]
A Sailor in the Rye by Mac Cliffton As a sailor in the community… Orange Bowl is a time-honored tradition for youth sailing internationally. I can still remember crying on one of the half-inflated airbags of my Opti while my dad desperately tried to convince me that it wasn’t too windy, then forgetting my […]
We Can Sail: One of Our Most Cherished Weekend Programs by Alyssa Millet Shake A Leg Miami’s We Can Sail is a program where children with disabilities are invited to experience the wonder of Biscayne Bay and take part in water activities like sailing, kayaking, fishing, and powerboat rides. The program collaborates with high […]
Pursuing Art by Samantha Concepcion Hello, my name is Samantha Concepcion. I was born on May 1st, 1999, in Miami, Florida. I went to Robert Morgan Technical College for 4 years and graduated with certifications in Adobe Photoshop and Maya. Because of the Demoya Foundation, I have been able to follow my ongoing dream […]
From Volunteer to Board Member by Nicole Denil I’m Nicole Denil, General Manager Worldwide of Internet of Things at Microsoft. I first became involved with Shake-A-Leg in October 2015, when Microsoft Latin America Headquarters, based in South Florida, hosted a “Day of Caring”, where about 100 Microsoft employees and their families came to donate time on […]
Building B.R.I.D.G.E.S. By Kelly East Project BRIDGE (Building Recreational Independence and Developing Gateways to Employment) is a post-secondary (high school) program for students with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities who have opted to defer receipt of their high school diploma. The program is a collaboration between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Shake-a-Leg Miami. This […]
My Journey with Shake-A-Leg Miami by Nick Zamorano It all started in 1997. I had just turned 8 years old, and my parents were looking for a place where I should go for summer camp. Back then, there wasn’t Google or any other search gadget. One day, we came upon a six-week summer camp […]
The Secret Life of a KatGirl by Kat Magnoli “Hi, KatGirl!” I have heard that greeting time and time again since I, Katherine Magnoli, have developed the character over a decade ago. Making me wonder, am I KatGirl, or am I, Katherine? After long consideration, I have decided I am both. What’s the difference […]
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