2024 Walk Run Banner
2024 Walk Run Banner

Sunday, October 13, 2024

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until walk/run day

FUNDRAISING PROGRESS:

$220,904
OF OUR $225,000 GOAL
98%

ABOUT walk/run

For the past 19 years the annual Walk/Run for Abilis has become our signature “friend-raising” and awareness building event. Many of those who take part in the Walk/Run for Abilis do so because they are inspired by the story of a friend or family member with a developmental disability. This year we are excited that we will once again be at the beautiful Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in Old Greenwich, CT on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Mark Your Calendar for the 19th annual Walk/Run for Abilis on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

We look forward to once again coming together as a community alongside Abilis program participants and their family and friends, Abilis staff, local businesses, hundreds of donors and most importantly, an army of volunteers that make Walk/Run for Abilis such a fun family event!

ALL ABOUT WALK/RUN FOR ABILIS

Walk/Run for Abilis offers a 5K run or 1-mile accessible walk that you, your friends, family members and co-workers can take part in. Walk/Run for Abilis provides a great opportunity to connect to our Abilis community, get some exercise and raise critical funds for Abilis. As in past years, we invite you to form teams, challenge one another and share your videos and photos with us by sending them to and using the hashtags #Abilis and #WalkRunForAbilis

WHY WALK OR RUN?

Walk/Run for Abilis has always been about camaraderie and celebration, and this year is even more special as Carnival for a Cause will be back along with face painting, balloon artists, and kids’ activities bringing back fun for all ages. Kids’ activities are free.

The funds raised from the 2024 Walk/Run for Abilis will be restricted to new initiatives at ensuring that we can continue our mission to the over eight hundred individuals and families we support annually.

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ABOUT

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What We Do
What We Do

Abilis provides early intervention and customized therapies, as well as family education and advocacy to help individuals achieve important developmental milestones through our Therapeutic Services programs. As individuals approach and enter adulthood, we provide a wide range of Life Services programs, including day programs, recreational activities, transition services through Abilis' LEAP and Project SEARCH programs, job training, competitive and supported employment, individual life planning, and a choice of residential options.

Abilis Life Services programs are provided throughout Fairfield County, while our Therapeutic Services programs are centered in our Stamford office. Our LEAP transitions services for young adults are centrally located in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, East Norwalk, South Norwalk and Westport. Our Project SEARCH programs are in partnership with Greenwich Hospital, Stamford Health and Darien YMCA. Abilis' competitive employment program offers meaningful job training and placement with more than 125 businesses throughout Fairfield County and at Abilis-managed Cafés in partnership with Greenwich Library, Darien Library, Darien YMCA, Island Beach Concession Stand, Stamford Courthouse and our retailing training site at Abilis Gardens & Gifts. Abilis manages over 63 residential homes in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, and Westport and works with numerous schools, civic organizations, and other community partners to deliver programs to individuals and families when and where they need them most.

Who We Are
Who We Are

Abilis is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services and supports for more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth through the life span. Abilis has been a leader in serving the disability community in lower Fairfield County for more than 70 years and has a long-standing reputation of high-quality care.

Our tax ID# is 06-6009327

Abilis Charter

Our Mission

Abilis provides people with developmental disabilities and their families in lower Fairfield County with supports and advocacy for building able lives and strong communities.

Our Vision

Abilis will set the standard of excellence for person-centered services through innovation, teamwork and respect for the people we serve. Together, we will shape communities in which people of all abilities participate and contribute as equal citizens.

Our Values

Abilis believes that all people deserve to live, learn, work and enjoy life based upon their personal preferences. Each person’s own strengths and dreams for the future deserve acknowledgment and respect. All people deserve access to resources, opportunities and skills that enhance their ability to self-advocate effectively.

People with disabilities have the same rights as all people. They are entitled to good health care and safety, meaningful choices, achievement, friendship, fulfilling work and a comfortable place to live.

EVENT schedule

Registration
Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • 7:30 am

        Registration Opens

  • 8:30 am

        Run Warm-up

  • 9:00 am

        Run Starts

  • 9:00 am

        Kids' Activities

  • 10:15 am

      Run Awards

  • 10:30 am

      Walk Warm-up

  • 10:30 am

      Team Awards

  • 11:00 am

      Walk Starts

  • 12:00 pm

      Return to the Clam Bake area
      for Event Wrap Up and Conclusion

Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

Kids’ activities are free.

Runners:
Registered runners can pick up their run packets at check-in
New runners can register and pay on-site

  • $35 – Run registration fee (ages 12 and up)
  • $5 – Run registration fee (ages 11 and under)

Walkers:
Registered walkers can pick up their t-shirts at check-in
New walkers can register on-site

  • Free for children and adults
  • Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!

REGISTER TODAY

5K Run
Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • 9:00 am

        run begins

Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

The 5K run begins at 9:00 am and is preceded by a professional warm-up. Registration and race packet-pick-up open at 7:30 am the day of the event. The run is a timed race and is suitable for runners of all levels. The course is relatively flat and on mostly concrete paths within Greenwich Point Park. The route is accurately marked with arrows and we have run monitors to keep you on course and cheer you on to the finish.

For runners using adaptive equipment, there is a route modification that will enable you to stay on paved roads. Our run monitors will direct you or you can inquire in advance at the run registration table

Race Fees:

  • $35 – Run registration fee (ages 12 and up)
  • $5 – Run registration fee (ages 11 and under)

Awared & Prizes:

  • Top three men, women & children
  • Awarded at approximately 10:15 am

We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!

REGISTER TODAY

1-Mile Walk
Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • 11:00 am

        Walk Begins

Event Location: Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) in the Clambake Area Note: The actual address to put in a GPS is 1 Tod’s Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

The 1-mile walk is free to adults and children (those under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). The walk begins at 11:00 am and is preceded by a fun warm-up with lively music starting at 10:30 am. The walk route goes along the scenic Greenwich Point Park peninsula and is accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and other adaptive equipment. Most of the route will take place on roads free of traffic and concrete paths. While there is no registration fee to walk, donations are greatly appreciated.

  • Donations can be made in advance online at: www.abilis.us/walkrun
  • Donations day of can be made via cash or credit card

Awards & Prizes

  • Participation awards will be given to the top three walk or run teams based on total participation, which includes # of donors and onsite walk particpants.
  • Creativity awards will be given to the most unique run and walk team outfits. Be creative and have fun!

We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!

REGISTER TODAY

Gardens & Gifts
Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • 9:00 am

        Gardens & Gifts

Abilis Gardens & Gifts will be selling products onsite at the Walk/Run. Many of the items are handmade and packaged by our program participants.

  • There will be an assortment of handcrafted candles, soaps and lotions, and seasonal products.
  • Items can be purchased with cash or credit card.

Abilis Gardens & Gifts is a retail-store located at our 50 Glenville Street location. It is also a training site for our competitive employment program where our program participants work toward community-based jobs in sales and production. The store sells an assortment of gifts, handcrafted candles and bath products, jewelry, plants, fresh cut flowers and more! Store hours can be found at www.abilis.us/gifts or call the store directly at (203)531-4438.

We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!

REGISTER TODAY

Awards
Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • 10:15 am

        5K Awards

  • 11:00 am

        Team Awards

Individual Awards (5K)

  • Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each category: men, women and children (under age 11 and ages 11-17). Award time approximately 10:15 am.

Team Awards

  • Participation awards will be given to the top three walk or run teams based on total participation, which includes # of donors and onsite walk participants.
  • Creativity awards will be given to the most unique run and walk team outfits.
    Be creative and have fun!

We will have light snacks and coffee service available, but we encourage attendees to pack a snack or light lunch and their own personal water bottle to enjoy at Tod’s Point. Sorry, no skateboards, bikes, or pets please!

REGISTER TODAY

ROUTE maps

5K Run Route

Abilis 5K RUN ROUTE

1-Mile Walk Route

Abilis 1 MILE WALK ROUTE

About Tod’s Point

Abilis Tods Point

About Tod's Point

The Walk/Run for Abilis takes place at Tod’s Point in Greenwich Point Park. Considered to be one of the most gorgeous waterfronts in the area, the beach sits on a peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound. Both the 5K run and 1M walk routes take place on mostly paved paths throughout the park. Tod’s Point is a multiple-use recreational park popular with Greenwich families for jogging, swimming, fishing, boating, water sports, walking and nature study. Greenwich Point Park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. until sunset.

Please note: no pets, scooters or bikes are allowed along the walk/run routes.

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