Press Release IDA Chosen as Featured Charity for Mile High Society Project Networking Event in Denver Denver, CO – July 14, 2012. The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) was honored to be the featured charity in July 2012 for the Mile High Society Project. Sponsor, Rachel Angel of Northwestern Mutual chose IDA to be the focus […]
Press Release IDA President, Wayne Connell, Visits Social Security Expert, Allsup Parker, CO – April 11, 2012. IDA President, Wayne Connell had the opportunity to spend the day with the great people of Allsup including Tai Venuti, Manager of Strategic Alliances who played host and tour guide for the day. Headquartered in Belleville, IL, Allsup […]
IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell and Advisory Board Member, Margaret Ferrante, MD attended the 2011 Voice Awards at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood on August 24, 2011. The awards are sponsored by SAMSHA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human […]
Last Tuesday evening, August 30th, IDA founder and president, Wayne Connell, was privileged to attend along with fellow IDA board member, Steve Tonkin, an event sponsored by the Second Wind Fund, Inc. at the downtown Denver Post building. Steve is a board member of the Second Wind Fund, Inc. as well. So what is the […]
IDA Attends Book Signing with Luis Carlos Montalván and his Service Dog Tuesday in Denver. IDA’s 2011 Awards Banquet Keynote Speaker, Luis Carlos Montalván, and his Service Dog, Tuesday were at the Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver on July 12th. IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell and Executive Team Members, Kris Harty and Neville […]
Jason Graham grew up in southeast Denver in a family of five children. Jason graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1991. He battled both a brain tumor and kidney disease from the age of 29, Jason was diagnosed with both a pituitary brain tumor and kidney disease. He had successful brain surgery just before […]
IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell, had the opportunity to share his passion about those living with invisible disabilities, with News Anchor and Journalist, Stephanie Riggs. Wayne and Stephanie talked at length about his wife Sherri’s story and how IDA is reaching out to others around the world. Stephanie seemed thrilled to hear about IDA and learn […]
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell with Sport Reporters and DJ’s, Jimmy Doogan and Mark McIntosh of Mile High Sports radio AM 1510 in Denver, CO. IDA was presented that evening with an original Tebow Portrait for the 2010 Banquet Auction. The portrait was drawn by artist, Kyle Banister and donated by MVP Sports in […]
IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell and Executive Board Member, Rick Watson meet Jeremy Bloom, Founder of Wish of a Lifetime Foundation which grants wishes to senior citizens in need. Photo with IDA President, Wayne Connell. http://www.seniorwish.org/ Bloom is also an ESPN college football analyst and worked for NBC as on-air talent at the 2010 Winter Olympics in […]
IDA Founder and President with Actor (Cosby Show) and Author, Joseph C. Phillips. www.JosephCPhillips.com
IDA Founder and President with Dennis Prager, popular talk show host. www.DennisPrager.com
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell and Executive Board Members Ali Garrett and Kris Harty with Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, Hall of Fame Speaker and President of Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor April 2010. Connell, Garrett and Harty learned about the scientific changes in body chemistry and vitals with humor therapy. www.AATH.org
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell with Comedienne, Actress, and Speaker, Kathy Buckley April 2010. Wayne and Kathy shared about living with invisible disabilities. This was not a new concept to Kathy, as she is hearing impaired. Kathy’s story of hearing impairment, being run over by a jeep and diagnosed with cancer is truly inspirational […]
Founder and President, Wayne Connell had the honor of spending time with Dr. Kathy Puckett and Therapist, Meagan from Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Mr. Connell shared IDA’s purpose and how they are reaching out with encouragement and support to a group of people who are mis-understood and hurting. www.CancerCenter.com
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell with friend and Best Selling Author Greg Godek and The Stress Less Shrink, Dr. Joel Schwarz in April 2010. Connell was able to share with Dr. Schwartz about IDA and living with invisible disabilities. www.StressLessShrink.com
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell with Author, Speaker, Researcher Paul McGhee, PhD in April 2010. He was able to share about IDA and those living with invisible illness, as well as healthy laughing. Learn to Laugh Your Way to a Happier, Healthier Life – www.LaughterRemedy.com
IDA Founder and President Wayne Connell with comic legend Larry Wilde in April 2010 – www.LarryWilde.com
Founder Wayne Connell with Actress Dyan Cannon April 2010 in Hollywood. Wayne and Executive Board Member, Steve Tonkin were attending the Lift Up America event, honoring children at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
IDA Founder and President, Wayne Connell with new friend and Producer, Donna DeBerry and CNN Reporter Soledad O’Brien April 2010 in Hollywood. Connell enjoyed sharing about IDA and those living with invisible disabilities.
Founder and President Wayne Connell enjoyed sharing about IDA and spending time with new friend and Movie Stunt Man, Sammy Maloof April 2010 in Hollywood. www.SammyMaloof.com