Abilis Announces 2023 Walk/Run for Abilis Ambassador — Kristen Schumacher of Stamford

Schumacher will Participate in the 18th Annual Walk/Run for Abilis Event on October 15 that includes a 1-Mile Walk and 5K Run to Support Abilis and Families with Disabilities GREENWICH, Conn., October 2, 2023 — Abilis is pleased to announce that this year’s Walk/Run for Abilis ambassador is Kristen Schumacher, age 23 of Stamford, Connecticut. Kristen lives in an Abilis residence and is part of the Abilis competitive employment program. Kristen will help kick-off the festivities at the 18th annual Walk/Run for Abilis held on Sunday, October 15, at Greenwich Point Park. The event features a 1-mile family-friendly and accessible walk and a 5k run. Registration is free for walkers, $40 for adult 5k runners 18+, $20 for runners ages 11-17, and free for runners under 11 years old. To register, participants should visit www.abilis.us/ walkrun.

Kristen has been with Abilis since she was a baby, starting with the Abilis Birth to Three program. Today she works at Greenwich Country Club and at the Abilis Café, located at the Abilis headquarters, where she is responsible for setting up the Café every day. She is also a graduate of the Abilis Project SEARCH program at the Darien YMCA.

“We are thrilled to feature Kristen Schumacher as our Walk/Run for Abilis ambassador,” noted Amy Montimurro. “Kristen has been with Abilis for most of her life and exemplifies how services and supports, starting at a young age and carrying through adulthood, have helped her become more independent and a dedicated employee and friend to our other Abilis community members. She was a stand-out intern in the Abilis Project SEARCH class and was one of our featured speakers at both our Abilis annual meeting and the Darien YMCA’s annual meeting. We are pleased to have her as our Walk/Run for Abilis ambassador this year.”