We know you have all heard of they They Will Surf Again. An event, that just kicked off in Hawaii, helping paraplegics and quadriplegics to feel the freedom of riding their very own wave. Now, for all the skaters and skate supporters out there, they have They Will Skate Again! The premise is the same, help those in your community who do not have the same degree of mobility as you might, but it involves learning and perfecting skating skills! There will even be an ADAPTIVE skating contest with a prize purse of $10,000! The main event will be held in June in Venice! You can register here.  If you have any other questions or are interested in bringing a They Will Skate Again to your area you should email them at TWSA@liferollson.org !

Make sure you wear your WHITE Flex Watch to support the amazing and inspiring people of Life Rolls On.

 You can now help raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease by not only wearing your Yellow Flex Watch but also by helping start an Optimism Event. These events help bring together members of your community who have a common goal, to help spread awareness and raise funds for Parkinsons.

You can start your own event today! It’s super simple to get everything set up, all you need are some friends to help you get going! Check out the link to the website here!

On May 11 Buddy Guy’s will be hosting an event for St. Bernard Project. If you are in the Chicago area you should make sure to come check out this awesome event. Interested in buying tickets? Click here!

As always, wearing your ORANGE Flex Watch is a great way to spread the awareness about St. Bernard. Every little bit counts!

If you aren’t already a fan of The Living Memoir on Facebook, go check them out! We just made it to 10,000 fans! TLM was started with Nate Stodghill from the Real World San Diego in conjunction with the founders of Flex Watches. TLM is an online forum for people to remember the past, talk about the present, and think about the future. It’s main cause is suicide prevention. If you like the LIGHT BLUE Flex Watch, then you are a supporter of TLM. check them out on facebook and make sure to check out their site too! There is some great new apparel now available online as well!

If you are unable to participate in any of the amazing events and adventures that First Descents puts on, you can follow them on their First Descents Mobile page! Here, you can get a day by day summary of what the FD team has been up to! Check it out now! First Descents Mobile Link.

Want to help out? You can sign up for First Descents Climbs for Cancer! They have already raised close to $25,00. Check it out for an event in your area! Make sure to wear your PURPLE Watch to help spread the story and the cause.

Last month, we introduced the Campus Rep of the month award for exceptional commitment to Flex and what we stand for. This month we are pleased to have Sarah Baish as our April Rep of the month! Read on to learn more about Sarah!

FLEX:  Where do you go to school and what’s your major?

SARAH:  I attend the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I’m double majoring in psychology and criminology with minor in sociology.

FLEX:  What are you interested in doing after college?

SARAH: After college, I’m interested in attending graduate school. I hope to someday work within the Behavioral Sciences Unit of the FBI.

FLEX:  What’s your favorite thing about flex?

SARAH: I love that Flex gives back to charities. I think it’s really cool that a company can help raise awareness by donating a portion of their proceeds to great causes.

FLEX: Which watch do you wear and why? What is your favorite color combo and why? Do you have a favorite charity that we support?

SARAH: I wear my pink and yellow watches, because the Keep-A-Breast Foundation and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association are two charities I am very passionate about. I know a lot of people that could greatly benefit from both of these causes. My favorite color combo is probably yellow and purple, my school colors!

FLEX:  What are some of your hobbies, extracurricular activities etc.?

SARAH: I am involved in several organizations at UNI, including my residence hall senate, Psychology Club and Psi Chi, Criminology Club, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and To Write Love on Her Arms. I am also currently the secretary and treasurer of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at UNI. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies, and going out to eat!

FLEX: What would you like to do for Flex?

SARAH: I would like to work with Flex to creating more watch colors and styles to support more great charities, in addition to the great ones Flex already supports. My hope would be that more colors, styles, and charities would bring in a larger customer base to help support and raise awareness for more great causes!

We here at Flex could not be more thankful for all the help we get from our reps. Keep up the great work everyone! Check back soon to see our May Rep of the Month

Looking for more great things to do with the Mariner’s Church? Their Outreach program schedule can be accessed here. Take the time to get involved, support the movement, and wear your RED Flex Watch!!

Attention supporters of the Keep A Breast Foundation, breast cancer awareness, and wearers of the PINK Flex Watch: Check out Keep A Breast’s 2012 schedule for their traveling bus tour around the country. Here, you will learn important information about breast cancer awareness as well as the movement that Keep A Breast started. This movement involves all kinds of mediums, there are ongoing art projects, videos, monthly publication, and other education programs to get people educated about breast cancer.

Click here for the link to the tour dates! Reserve tickets no! You will not regret it.

Flex Your Style | Keep a Breast.

In honor of the 70,000 young adults diagnosed with cancer every year, First Descents has pledged to climb 70,000 vertical feet to both raise awareness and money for the cause! Can you take on the challenge? The First Descents team will be traveling around the country to Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, Washington D.C, and Dallas, just to name a few. This event is a great chance for you to gather your network, form a team, create awareness, and raise money for a cause that surrounds us each and every day. Don’t forget to sign up, April 28th is the day of the event! Check out the official page for the event and other details here!

Make sure you are wearing your PURPLE Flex watch while you take on the climbing wall!

As wearers and supporters of the YELLOW Flex Watch, you support the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. If you are looking for a way to show your support, you can register for any of the many walks that APDA puts on to raise awareness and money. In participating, you are helping raise funds for scientists to help discover and treat the causes of this degenerative disease.

Look for an upcoming walk in your area today!! Click the link here  for a full list of events.