Dan Adragna

Through The Roof is the special needs ministry of Bayside Church in Roseville, California. Founded by Dan Adragna in September of 2003, Through The Roof is designed to minister to children and adults with special needs through various programs and service opportunities, for and with people of all abilities.

Dan, himself mobility challenged with the loss of both legs below his knees, was given a second chance at life when God spared him after a life threatening, toxic blood infection nearly killed him in December of 1995. After spending 6 weeks in a coma and nearly four months in the hospital, he was released with the use of a wheelchair but now walks well with two prosthetic legs.

God had a plan for Dan and prompted him to get involved in serving others with various needs, through Joni and Friends and a disability ministry at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, California. In 2002, Dan relocated to Roseville, married Melynda, and started attending Bayside Church. About a year later, God once again prompted Dan into disability ministry under the leadership of Pastor Jim Holst. He feels blessed to serve with several outstanding volunteers.

Dan's other interests include hanging out with Melynda and baby AnnaGrace, beachcombing, sports, playing with his grandson, sightseeing, being with friends, watching movies, and riding really fast rollercoasters. Read his "Flying Legs" story by clicking The Flying Legs Story on homepage. It has to do with an amusement park ride...

Marcy Spina

Marcy started attending Bayside and became involved with Through The Roof in the Spring of 2006, just in time to help with the AccessToCare Fair. She is now on Bayside staff part-time as Director of Safe Harbor (classroom for children with special needs) and serves as Dan's volunteer co-leader in Through The Roof.

Marcy is a natural born Hoosier, from Elkhart, Indiana. She received her B.S. degree in Human Relations from the University of Indianapolis in 1979, and then moved out to California in 1980.  In 1985, she received her M.S. degree in Recreation Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from CSU Sacramento. After 18 years as a Recreation Therapist in the mental health profession and two years in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, she accepted a part time position in July of 2003 as the Program Coordinator for the Adaptive Recreation Program for the City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Department.

Marcy has lived with her husband Chuck, a Physical Therapist, and their teenage daughter Melissa in Penryn since 1996. Their family is comprised of 21 pets including three dogs, six cats, two goats, nine birds and a guinea pig!

Marcy’s hobbies include volunteering two of their dogs for a monthly animal assisted therapy program; Red Hat Society; member of three Boards; gardening; hiking; antiquing; traveling; working out; and spending time with family and friends.