Kendall Central Oregon Hosts BBQ Kick-off for Oregon Adaptive Sports & The Kelly Brush Foundation 5th Annual Turns & Berms Event!

Kendall Central Oregon was proud to host a special BBQ to kick off the 5th Annual Turns & Berms weekend alongside Oregon Adaptive Sports and the Kelly Brush Foundation. The gathering marked the beginning of an inspiring weekend dedicated to creating outdoor experiences for athletes with disabilities. While Turns & Berms is traditionally a three-day event centered around skiing and mountain biking, this year’s low snowpack brought an exciting twist, featuring mountain biking, boating, and a full lineup of Central Oregon adventures.

More than 25 athletes and a dedicated group of volunteers, over 40 individuals in total, traveled from across the U.S., including Boise, Vermont, Portland, and right here in Central Oregon, to take part in the experience. Some were returning participants, while others joined Turns & Berms for the very first time.

Guests enjoyed a classic BBQ dinner of burgers and hot dogs, picked up their commemorative Camp Shirts, featuring all partners involved, and spent time getting to know one another. One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was hearing directly from the athletes—learning about their journeys, their excitement for the weekend, and the impact programs like this continue to have.

The weekend extended well beyond the trails and water, with participants also enjoying trivia night and a private screening at Regal Old Mill of The Best Day Ever, featuring Turns & Berms organizer Greg Durso of the Kelly Brush Foundation.

As an annual partner of Oregon Adaptive Sports, Kendall Auto Group is honored to support their mission in multiple ways, including the use of a truck to transport essential adaptive equipment and sponsorship of the First Turns First Berms program, which provides free introductory experiences for new athletes.

It was a privilege to host this incredible group and help kick off such a memorable weekend. We’re grateful to Oregon Adaptive Sports and The Kelly Brush Foundation for their partnership, and for the opportunity to support an event that creates connection, adventure, and access in the outdoors for so many athletes.