St. Louis Arc & Seven Local Organizations To Raise Money & Awareness for People with Developmental Disabilities

St. Louis Arc is excited to announce that they will partner with seven other organizations for the 8^th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll for People with Developmental Disabilities. These eight local non-profit organizations will join forces to raise money and awareness for people with developmental disabilities in St. Louis and St. Charles. St. Louis Arc is proud to team up with: Community Living, Emmaus Homes, Giant Steps, Life Skills, Pathways to Independence, Rainbow Village and United Services. Together these eight organizations have nearly 400 combined years of experience and serve more than 6,900 people with developmental disabilities from infancy to advanced years. As a whole, these agencies employ more than 2,000 Missourians and inspire more than 4,000 people to volunteer every year.

The 8^th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll will be held on Saturday, May 5^th from 9am to 1pm in Creve Coeur Park at the Tremayne Shelter.

“We are very excited to be involved with the 2012 Walk Run 'n Roll,” said St. Louis Arc President and CEO Kathy Meath. “This is a wonderful opportunity for many organizations to come together and make a positive impact on the St. Louis and St. Charles communities. While our common goal is to create a greater awareness about people with developmental disabilities, we also hope to raise funds that will allow us to continue our community programs.”

Corporate teams, families and individuals are invited to walk, run or roll (i.e. wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and skates) for pledged donations. This year’s goal is to raise $217,000 to help people with developmental disabilities throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles communities.

The 8^th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll will feature an array of family-friendly activities including live music, a doggie depot and face painting. Participants and supporters will also enjoy a Resource & Health Fair where they can learn about area businesses that offer services for people with developmental disabilities.

Visit WalkRunNRoll.org for more information and to register for the 8^th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll.

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit, United Way agency that provides support and services to more than 3,000 adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their families, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1950, St. Louis Arc has a long history of providing high-quality assistance to people and families and is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States. For more information, visit slarc.org.