I posted this yesterday on the View from the Valley blog for the New Haven Register and I thought I'd re-post it here today.
Ralph, Allegra and I enjoyed spending time with some wonderful, like-minded people.
Also please check out Ralph Rolls Along ~ it's his new blog.
West Haven Wheel-A-Thon raises $16G to aid disabled youth
Music, fun, sun accompany 7th annual event
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| Marc Anthony Gallucci, executive director, Center for Disability Rights, leads the way Sunday at Savin Rock.
My daughter and I were two of the able-bodied people who took part in the 1.5-mile walk/roll event Sunday morning along the West Haven shoreline.
My husband Ralph, who uses a wheelchair, has been involved with the nonprofit Center for Disability Rights for many years and I can attest to the fact it's a great organization.
Sunday was a picture-perfect weather day, which added to the festive,
upbeat atmosphere. After a complimentary breakfast walkers and rollers
started down the sidewalk along the beach, then through the parking lot
and out to the sidewalk along Capt. Thomas Boulevard.
Some who don't need wheelchairs tried them out to learn firsthand about the daily difficulties faced by the disabled.
Entertainment throughout the morning was provided by five talented teens in a rock band called "Up in Arms."
Members include: Joe Famiglietti of East Haven, lead guitarist; Joe
Caruso of East Haven, singer and keyboardist; Kyle Cifarelli of East
Haven, bass guitarist; Dan Durazzo of East Haven, drummer; and Matt
Zingarello of Guilford, rhythm guitarist.
Executive Director Marc Anthony Gallucci said at least $16,000 had been
raised, with more funds pledged. He said more than 90 percent of the
money raised goes to scholarships for disabled young people who are
headed to college or technical school. "You can feel good about that,"
Gallucci said.
I do feel good about being a part of this great event. And judging by the many smiling faces that were there I know I'm not alone. |
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