Community Corner

10K Walk Supports Athletes with Disabilities in North Central CT

Posted by Tim Jensen; written by Michael Helechu

Allied’s Enfield Stars will hold their annual 10K Walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Asnuntuck Community College track. The fundraising event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. 

Walkers who collect at least $25 in pledges will receive a t-shirt. Lunch and water will be provided. 

Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to purchase sponsor signs, which will be posted around the track. 

Pledge forms for walkers and sponsors are available from Allied Rehabilitation Centers at 3 Pearson Way, across from DMV in Enfield. Please call Linda Burnell at (860) 741-3701, ext. 209, or email lburnell@alliedgroup.org for more information. 

Allied’s Enfield Stars is a sports training program for people with disabilities that prepares them for Special Olympics competitions at regional, state, national and World Games levels. More than 140 athletes, partners and coaches from East Windsor, Enfield, Manchester, Somers, South Windsor, Stafford, Suffield and Windsor Locks participate in this program. 

Donations to the 10K Walk will be applied to registration fees, transportation, uniforms and equipment for upcoming regional and state competitions.


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