Community Living & Seven Local Organizations To Raise Money & Awareness for People with Developmental Disabilities

Community Living, Inc. 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. Community Living is proud to team up with Emmaus Homes, Giant Steps, Life Skills, Pathways to Independence, Rainbow Village, St. Louis Arc 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.

“CLI is excited to participate in the Walk Run & Roll again this year,” said President and CEO Barb Griffith. “The collaboration of many organizations working together for the common goal of raising awareness and funds for people with developmental disabilities makes this event truly unique. Best of all, there is something for everyone; it’s FUN for people of all abilities.”

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.

Enriching the lives of people with disabilities. This mission has guided Community Living to be a premier provider of programs and services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County since 1978. Family Support Services merged with Community Living in 2010, and now the agency’s mission and programs reach over 800 individuals and their families. From children to seniors, Community Living provides people with disabilities the opportunity to learn, live, grow, and play in the community, which makes the community inclusive, diverse and a better place to live. For more information, visit cliservices.org.