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Abilis
Celebrates 16 Years of its Walk/Run on October 17, 2021
Annual Event
Supports Abilis and Its Programs for Families with
Special Needs
It’s time for
the annual Walk/Run for Abilis event! For the
16th annual year, Walk/run for Abilis will take place
on October 17 at Greenwich Point Park.
Participants can walk or run in-person or participant
virtually from any where in the world! Participants are
encouraged to register in advance at abilis.us/walkrun;
registration is free for walkers and $40 for adult 5k
runners and $20 for runners ages 11-17.
The annual Walk/Run
for Abilis is an annual celebration for the Abilis
community. Each fall, Abilis’ community members ,
families and friends gather for Walk/Run for Abilis, and
the event is Abilis’ largest annual fundraiser and
signature “friend-raising” special of the year. Many who
take part in Walk/Run for Abilis do so because they are
inspired by a friend or family member with special
needs.
“We need
Walk/Run for Abilis this year more than any other year,”
said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “After
being apart these last 18 months, having the opportunity
to safely come together for Walk/Run for Abilis is so
energizing! Walk/Run for Abilis provides an opportunity
for family, friends, and Abilis program participants to
come together for a fun morning of physical fitness, the
beauty of being outdoors at Greenwich Point Park (or
anywhere!), and raise critical funds for new Abilis
initiatives that support the special needs community.”
Every year the
Walk/Run for Abilis has a Walk/Run Ambassador.
This year’s Walk/Run for Abilis Ambassador is Andre
DeNunzio. Andre, age 22, who is part of the Norwalk
LEAP transition program for young adults and is
currently in the employee training program at Coffee for
Good. Andre grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and will be
moving into one of the new Abilis residences in Darien
when it opens this fall.
With Walk/Run for Abilis back in person this year,
Abilis recognizes there may be some who want to
participate virtually. All participants are encouraged
to wear their Walk/Run for Abilis t-shirts and team
outfits and costumes and document their Walk/Run for
Abilis photos and videos by posting on social media
using the hashtag #WalkRunForAbilis. As in year’s past,
both in-person and virtual teams are encouraged to
create team t-shirts and costumes to build excitement
and camaraderie and to wear in the weeks leading up to
October 17 or on their actual walk or run and prizes for
most creative outfits will be awarded!
Sponsors of Walk/Run for Abilis include Holland &
Knight, DARCARS
Automotive Group - Lexus of Greenwich, Infiniti of
Greenwich and Lexus of Mt. Kisco, Alera
Group, Connecticut Community Bank, Greenwich Magazine/Moffly
Media, Shepard Insurance Group, The First Bank of
Greenwich, John Dwyer Builders & General Contractors,
Mutual of America Financial Group, J&S Sweet Success,
Connecticut Skin Institute, Greenwich Braces, The Halper
Family and SEBASS Events.
Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor of the Walk/Run
for Abilis should contact Jennifer Flatow,
Director of development, at flatow@abilis.us or
(203)531-1880 x161.
As with all
recent events, COVID precautions will be in place and
face coverings are required for all attendees over the
age of two in order to keep our Abilis community, family
and friends safe. For more details, visit abilis.us/walkrun.
Abilis is
celebrating its 70th year in 2021 of being a 501c3
non-profit organization that supports more than 800
individuals with special needs and their families from
birth throughout their lives. Abilis is a leader serving
the special needs community in Fairfield County,
Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New
Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport, Weston
and Wilton, and has a long-standing reputation for
individualized, high quality care. For more information,
visit www.abilis.us,
or facebook.com/Abilisinc, twitter.com/Abilis,
or instagram.com/abilis_us
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