Brenau OT Rose Bowl Fundraiser
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On January 2, 2017, the profession of occupational therapy launches its centennial anniversary at the Annual Tournament of Roses(R) Parade in Pasadena, California. The Occupational Therapy Centennial Float will honor the 100-year history of the profession, representing over 350,000 occupational therapy practitioners and millions of consumers around the world.
The Tournament of Roses® Parade is one of the largest social rituals in the world, with over 50 million television viewers around the globe, over 700,000 attendees along the parade route, and another 60,000 viewers of the float display post-parade. The official Tournament of Roses® website receives over 3.6 million views during the months leading up to parade day. Over 80 media organizations cover the Rose Parade live, and local media coverage is extensive during the days prior to the event. The Tournament of Roses® Parade is, undoubtedly, an opportunity for the profession of occupational therapy to become “widely recognized and globally connected.”
The Occupational Therapy Centennial Float will provide a reverence that embraces the notion of ‘living.’ A beautiful inspirational garden of life with a trellis that ties in to the oral beauty of the Annual Rose Parade® will be at the front of the float. The garden represents growth, development, life, and living. In the center of the float, there is a gazebo-like structure with 8 rotating panels. These panels will offer images of contemporary occupational therapy alternating with historical images of occupational therapy, showing viewers the breadth of the work of occupational therapy both in present day and throughout our history. Providing the foundation at the back of the float is the Hull House, a historical landmark of the OT profession. The Hull House stands proud at 24 feet tall, nearly 3 stories high.
To support the costs of float design and construction, $275,000 must be raised. The Brenau Occupational Therapy program strives to raise a minimum of $1000 by November 18th in order to be recognized as a “Royal Rose” by OTAC. PLEASE consider donating on behalf of Brenau OT and help us honor OT practitioners who have done so much for so many!
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions about this fundraiser, send an email to [email redacted]
The Tournament of Roses® Parade is one of the largest social rituals in the world, with over 50 million television viewers around the globe, over 700,000 attendees along the parade route, and another 60,000 viewers of the float display post-parade. The official Tournament of Roses® website receives over 3.6 million views during the months leading up to parade day. Over 80 media organizations cover the Rose Parade live, and local media coverage is extensive during the days prior to the event. The Tournament of Roses® Parade is, undoubtedly, an opportunity for the profession of occupational therapy to become “widely recognized and globally connected.”
The Occupational Therapy Centennial Float will provide a reverence that embraces the notion of ‘living.’ A beautiful inspirational garden of life with a trellis that ties in to the oral beauty of the Annual Rose Parade® will be at the front of the float. The garden represents growth, development, life, and living. In the center of the float, there is a gazebo-like structure with 8 rotating panels. These panels will offer images of contemporary occupational therapy alternating with historical images of occupational therapy, showing viewers the breadth of the work of occupational therapy both in present day and throughout our history. Providing the foundation at the back of the float is the Hull House, a historical landmark of the OT profession. The Hull House stands proud at 24 feet tall, nearly 3 stories high.
To support the costs of float design and construction, $275,000 must be raised. The Brenau Occupational Therapy program strives to raise a minimum of $1000 by November 18th in order to be recognized as a “Royal Rose” by OTAC. PLEASE consider donating on behalf of Brenau OT and help us honor OT practitioners who have done so much for so many!
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions about this fundraiser, send an email to [email redacted]
Organizer and beneficiary
Stephanie Dyke
Organizer
Gainesville, GA
Holly Reynolds
Beneficiary
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