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Step Up for The Arc Walk

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will Host 18th Annual Step Up for The Arc on Saturday, October 13th at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will Host 18th Annual Step Up for The Arc
on Saturday, October 13th at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ (September 1, 2018) – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 18th Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.

The Walk aims to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to raise funds for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and services; and to celebrate participants of The Arc with the community.

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Registration will open at 9:00am with the 1-mile walk starting at 11:00am. For two hours, attendees can enjoy activities including live music, games, crafts, characters, face painting, tattoos, yoga, light refreshments, and more. This event is free to attend.

Participants are encouraged to register online at www.crowdrise.com/arcoceanwalk and fundraise $50 to receive a commemorative Walk Day t-shirt. Donations can also be mailed to: The Arc, Ocean County Chapter – WALK, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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For more details, please visit our website at www.arcocean.org or call 732-363-3335 x176.

About The Arc, Ocean County Chapter

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc. was established in 1955 with the mission to advocate, provide opportunities and supports necessary for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be accepted and valued as citizens of the communities in which they choose to live, learn, work and play. Today, the chapter serves more than 1,500 individuals through residential services, vocational services, and family support services.

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