Wheel-A-Thon makes waves in West Haven

WEST HAVEN - It was a beautiful morning Saturday for the Center for Disability Rights' 9th annual Wheel-A-Thon to benefit youth with disabilities. 

CDR's catchment area includes the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

Wheelchairs were available for able-bodied participants to use to better understand what it's like to be in a wheelchair.

Don't let this lonely-looking yet scenic photo fool you. About 150 enthusiastic supporters walked and rolled a one-mile course along the shoreline. 

Sandy's Steamrollers, led by CDR staffer Sandy Roberts (in wheelchair), show their enthusiasm at the end of the walk. They tied for most spirit with a team of employees from N&D Sports of Hamden, pictured below at the awards ceremony.

N&D sports donated the white CDR T-shirts for the event.

These walkers are nearing the end of the route. Savin Rock is at left.