FB memory from this day 5 years ago at West Haven boardwalk

 

We were participating in the West Haven-based Center for Disability Rights' wheel-a-thon fundraiser held each year at Savin Rock.

Recuperation journey: Photographed again

How many times have I taken a photo of the gazebo at Savin Rock? Innumerable!

I chose a close-up Tuesday when we were participating in the Center for Disability Rights' annual Wheel-a-Thon. 

Recuperation journey: Walking along West Haven beach

 Bradley Point Park in West Haven.  

 Scenes from Savin Rock in West Haven seen Tuesday along the Center for Disability  Rights' Wheel-A-Thon route. 

CDR to hold annual Wheel-A-Thon at Savin Rock in West Haven

WEST HAVEN -The annual Wheel-A-Thon is a fund-raising and community awareness campaign to benefit the youth programs and activities of the Center for Disability Rights, 369 Highland St., 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.

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

The ceremony starts at 6:45 p.m. and ends about 7 p.m. when the walk begins. 

Awards to walkers will be distributed at about 7:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the event.

Wheel-A-Thon participants can walk, roll in a wheelchair, or ride a bicycle along a 1-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, click here. 

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.

*On a personal note, my husband Ralph, who has a form of Muscular Dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, serves on CDR's board of directors. The event is always a good time and an easy one-mile route, even in the hot weather!

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.

Special newsletter edition features CDR Wheel-A-Thon in West Haven

The West Haven-based Center for Disability Rights is sponsoring its annual Wheel-A-Thon July 25 to benefit disabled youth.

Please click here to read a special edition of our Valley Voice newsletter featuring the fundraiser.

12th annual Wheel-A-Thon in West Haven to benefit youth with disabilities

My husband, Ralph, and I are longtime members of the Center for Disability Rights and I hope Valley residents will consider joining us to walk at this beautiful location at the beach in West Haven.
Last year proceeds funded seven scholarships for disabled teens, among other services.

To register you can print out this form and mail it to CDR, 369 Highland St., West Haven, 06516.

Plans rolling along for CDR Wheel-A-Thon in West Haven

WEST HAVEN - The Center for Disability Rights is a great organization that seeks to promote independence for people facing physical and intellectual challenges.

My husband, Ralph, and I have been members for more than 20 years, and he has served in several capacities there, including as President of its Board of Directors. 

The nonprofit will hold its 11th annual Wheel-A-Thon July 26 at Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St.

The Valley communities of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton are part of CDR's catchment area.

I'm sharing the PDF link here to a special Valley Voice highlighting the fundraiser.

10th annual Wheel-a-thon in West Haven deemed a success

My husband, Ralph, rolls along Sunday at the 10th annual Wheel-A-Thon along the shore in West Haven to benefit the Center for Disability Rights. 
The morning started out overcast but the clouds soon parted and the sun shone for most of the event.
CDR Executive Director Marc Anthony Gallucci said more than $10,000 had been raised. 
The proceeds fund scholarships and advocacy for disabled youths and youth transition services in the nonprofit's catchment area. 

The event also serves to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by those living with disabilities.

One of the teams that raised the most money poses in front of Savin Rock Conference Center. At right in pirate hat is Marc Anthony Gallucci, executive director, Center for Disability Rights.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against the disabled.

It's a beautiful area for a walk, especially when the weather cooperates!

Wheel-A-Thon Sunday in West Haven to benefit youth with disabilities

WEST HAVEN - The Center for Disability Rights' 10th annual Wheel-A-Thon to Benefit Young People with Disabilities will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St. 

The Center for Disability Rights' catchment area includes the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

This fun event is a fundraising and community awareness campaign to benefit the youth programs and activities of the CDR and its partners.

Participants may register Sunday; entry fee is $25.

Money raised in 2014 funded the following:

* 3 college scholarships for students with disabilities;
* Advocacy with students to improve their education;
* Facilitation Services for youth groups; and
* CDR youth transition services.

Participants use wheelchairs at this event to help raise awareness of disability issues in the community.


Please come join me and my family to support a great cause!

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. 

Wheel-A-Thon is today on West Haven shoreline

Better late than never.

I meant to post this sooner, but if you're reading this now and want to help a great cause you can register as an individual participant in this morning's 9th annual Wheel-A-Thon.
Registration fee is $25.

The event raises awareness and funds, and proceeds benefit:

•  CDR's Youth Transition Project that assists high school students with disabilities with their transitions into adulthood;
• Ongoing training and technical assistance for teachers, special education professionals, and counselors;
• CDR's Scholarship Program that in 2013 awarded five $1,000 scholarships;
• The expansion of CDR's programs into the Shoreline/Estuary area.

In the past there has been a breakfast available (coffee, pastries, cereal, fruit, and yogurt) starting at 9 a.m. in the Savin Rock Conference Center, 5 Rock St., West Haven.
And I hope that will be the case again this morning!

If 9 a.m. is too early, the event gets rollin' at about 10 a.m.

Join us!