Join Spectrum for Living on April 26 at Overpeck Park for the Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk and Doggie Dash in order to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The race is set to start at 10 am near the amphitheater, while awards and lunch will follow at 11.
Early Bird registration is $35 and lasts until April 25 at noon, while day-of registration is $40. In addition, participants who register before April 6 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
Registrants are welcome to participate with or without their dogs, though participating dogs are required to be up-to-date on vaccinations, leashed, and well-behaved.
The top three both male and female finishers will be awarded prizes, while the first racer/dog duo to finish will receive the first-place prize.
To learn more about the event, click here.
Reach out to Elizabeth at eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org to become a sponsor.
About Spectrum for Living
Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Rd., Suite 3, River Vale, New Jersey, serves about 800 individuals across its network of 28 locations across the state. These places offered by Spectrum for Living have various recreation programs for residents and visitors to participate in a broad set of activities and opportunities. The organization has ensured that funds will go towards continuing to support people with disabilities by providing high-quality facilities and clinical support. This includes the specialized 60-bed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), where individuals requiring active health monitoring can be cared for. In addition, Spectrum also provides housing options and adult training centers for individuals who can live more independently.
If you want to look for ways to support Spectrum for Living, visit https://spectrumforliving.org/ for opportunities to volunteer.