The first Run, Walk or Roll 5K will be held Sunday, Sept. 23.
What’s the news?
The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities will host its first all-inclusive fundraising event - Run, Walk or Roll. Events at the WVU Coliseum include a 5K run, a relay track event, a one-mile fun walk and a kids 100-meter dash. People are encouraged to make their own teams and come out to help the CED expand services to individuals with disabilities and their families in West Virginia.
Quotes and Comments.
“Many physical activity-based events within the communities are designed in a way that people with disabilities may not be able to participate. We’re hoping that people of all abilities will come out and run, walk, or roll with us and have a great time.” –Dr. Lesley Cottrell, CED Director.
“The WVUCED is growing and with help from fundraising from this event and others, we will be further expanding services for individuals with disabilities and their families in West Virginia. We’re excited to begin offering a variety of programs, workshops, and services, incorporate technology that will allow us to reach individuals and their families across long distances, and develop a larger team of future providers for the state.” –Dr. Lesley Cottrell, CED Director.
Resources
Run, Walk or Roll flyer (PDF)
Target Audiences
Community members
Families
Professionals and businesses
Runners
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CONTACT: Melina Danko, Communications
Officer
Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED)
304.293.4265; mdanko@hsc.wvu.edu
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