1-Mile Walk and 5K Run Supports Abilis Programs & Services in Fairfield County

WHO: Abilis, the nonprofit that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, from birth throughout their lives, is holding its 17th annual WALK/RUN FOR ABILIS on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16. This family-friendly fun “friend-raiser” is Abilis’ largest fundraiser of the year and takes place at beautiful Greenwich Point Park. Participants can walk 1-mile or run a 5k in-person or participant virtually from anywhere in the world! Participants are encouraged to register in advance at abilis.us/walkrun. Registration is free for walkers, $40 for 5k runners 18+ and $20 for runners ages 11-17.

Festivities kick-off at 8:30 a.m. Master of ceremonies is celebrity fitness guru and choreographer Billy Blanks Jr. The event will also feature the Dance Pointe Troupe, Carnival for A Cause, the Bubble Bus and Walk/Run Ambassador Sophia Moubayed, a 24 year-old Darien resident who is supported by Abilis.

WHAT: Walk/Run for Abilis provides an opportunity for family, friends and Abilis community members to come together for a fun morning of physical fitness and enjoy the beauty of Greenwich Point Park. Proceeds provide critical funds for Abilis programs and services that support those with disabilities. Many who take parti in Walk/Run for Abilis do so because they are inspired by a friend or family member with a developmental disability. Prizes are awarded for best outfits and teams are encouraged to create team t-shirts, buttons, hats or create their own banner to increase visibility, show team spirit and potentially win an Abilis creativity award! Those who choose to participate virtually, from another county, state or country, can do so and post on social media with the hashtag #walkrunforabilis. 

WHEN: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Schedule:

7:30 AM:   Registration Opens

8:30 AM:   Run Warm-Up with Music, Stretching

9:00 AM:   5K Run Starts

9:00 AM:   Kids’ Activities Open

10:15 AM:  Run Award Ceremony

10:30 AM:  Walk Warm-Up with Music & Dancing & Team Awards

11:00 AM:  1-Mile Walk Starts

WHERE: Greenwich Point Park, Clambake Area, Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT

*Note: No beach passes required

WHY: Abilis uses the funds raised to support its programs and services that support more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, from birth throughout their lives, in Fairfield County. Founded in 1951, Abilis is a leader in providing meaningful supports to the community in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. The organization has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high-quality care. For more information, visit www.abilis.us, or follow on Facebook @Abilis, Inc., Instagram @abilis_us or Twitter @Abilis.

CONTACT:  Jeni Howard

203-273-4246 (mobile/text)

[email protected]

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