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Life Has No Limits

for children and teens who have limb absences (hand, arm, or leg). The goal of P.L.A.Y. is to empower and educate youth with limb differences by encouraging an active life through music, arts, sports and adventure.

Through partnerships with various camps and activity sites throughout the country, P.L.A.Y. is able to serve as a resource and provide financial assistance where needed for youth to give them the opportunity to:

work one-on-one with a trainer in a sport; or
attend a camp; or
get involved with an organization or activity

P.L.A.Y. recognizes the spirit and vitality of youth and by providing these resources P.L.A.Y. gives children and teens the opportunity needed for positive living.

Making ‘the best of a worst situation’

To see a copy of an article on Jennifer that was printed in the Dallas Morning News in January of 2008, click here. (PDF)

Amputee's optimism is anything but temporary;

To see a copy of an article on Jennifer written in follow-up to the above article, printed in May of 2009, click here. (PDF)

Country Music Awards

In November Katie Cook, CMT Host, wore a very special pair of hand-picked earrings from Jenny's Collection while at the Country Music Awards. What a wonderful way to support our cause!

P.L.A.Y. Foundation

PO Box 671302

Dallas, Texas 75367

(214) 549-9473
www.playfoundation.net

A Dallas Foundation Award Fund

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How It Works

The first step for any interested child, teen (ages 5-18 years and a resident of the United States) or parent is to review the list of suggested camps, sports, or activity centers listed on our Resources & Activities Page. The activities listed here on our website are suggestions and ideas to get you started. However, P.L.A.Y. is for you, the applicant. We would like to hear about any activity that you would like to participate in. Make a suggestion and we will do our best to make it a reality.

Next, the parent or applicant should download an application form from our How to Apply Page. The application includes instructions which should be carefully read. All the listed items must be included with the application before it will be placed for consideration of a P.L.A.Y. Foundation Award.

Applications are reviewed by members of our affiliated organization, The Dallas Foundation, and then by members of our Advisory Council. Awards are granted based upon the information in the application and in some cases may involve a personal interview with a P.L.A.Y. Foundation Advisory Council member. Applications will also be reviewed by our founder, Jennifer Griffin, who is herself a quad-amputee
(see Jennifer's Story Page).