Center for Disability Rights in West Haven to hold Wheel-A-Thon

WEST HAVEN - The Wheel-A-Thon is a fundraising and community awareness campaign to benefit the youth programs and activities of the CDR and its partners.

The 2018 Wheel-A-Thon will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. July 24 at Savin Rock Conference Center, 5 Rock St.

Registration and pizza will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m. 

The ceremony starts at 6:45 p.m. and ends around 7 p.m. when the walk begins. 
Awards to walkers will be distributed around 7:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout.

Wheel-A-Thon participants can walk, roll in a wheelchair, or ride a bicycle along a one-mile route. 

You can register and participate as an individual or you can form a team with your family, friends and co-workers. 

To register to participate, visit the “Participate” page.

The money raised during the 2017 Wheel-A-Thon provided Summer Empowerment Camp opportunities to nine high school juniors and seniors and provided five Wheel-A-Thon Scholarships.

Individuals who are not part of a team but who raise at least $25 for young people with disabilities can participate in the CDR Wheel-A-Thon as individuals.

*Information shared from Facebook.

Full disclosure: My husband Ralph is a longtime member of the Center for Disability Rights and serves on the organization's board.