Governor Rendell to Attend Walk ‘N Roll for People with Disabilities
(Camp Hill, Pa.) – The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is pleased to announce that Governor Edward G. Rendell will attend its 2nd Annual Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well. This year’s Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well will take place on Saturday, July 24th at City Island in Harrisburg, rain or shine. The walk will kick-off at 10 a.m. with a special opening address from Governor Rendell.
People of all ages, with any type of disability or ability, are invited to walk, roll, or jog three laps around City Island. Following the walk, attendees will be able to visit exhibitors’ tables, enjoy food, music and other entertainment, and sign up to win prizes. By taking part in the Walk ‘N Roll, participants will help CILCP provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to live healthier lifestyles. All proceeds will go towards expanding accessible fitness resources, as CILCP is the only organization in the area that offers fully adaptable and accessible fitness equipment.
In addition to celebrating healthier lifestyles, the Walk ‘N Roll will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
Adults and children are encouraged to take part by forming teams or joining individually. The registration fee is $25.00 and children age 5 or younger may participate for free. For more information or to register, visit www.CILCP.org or call 717-731-1900 / 717-737-1335 (TTY). Participants may also register on the day of the event at the Carousel Pavilion. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Walk ‘N Roll starts at 10:00 a.m. All City Island facilities and the route are accessible. A sign language interpreter/CART service will be on site.
Tanya Foster, evening news anchor from CBS21, and Central PA’s Living Well With A Disability spokesperson, will serve as host for the event. Additional speakers will also be on hand, including Mayor Linda Thompson. Mayor Thompson will make a proclamation in support of the ADA and in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The event is sponsored by PinnacleHealth, CBS21 and CW15.
About CILCP
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is a consumer controlled, cross disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles. The organization assists individuals with any type of disability to find resources available to meet their needs, wishes and aspirations through Living Well With A Disability. To learn more about CILCP visit www.cilcp.org, and to learn more about Living Well With A Disability, visit www.livingwellwithadisability.org.