Down Syndrome
6th Annual Run for the Kids to Benefit Easter Seals
Easter Seals has been around for so long that sometimes this great organization gets lost in the shuffle. A pioneer in the support of children with disabilities, Easter Seals provides resources and programs for families dealing with disabilities so they can achieve independence and an enhanced quality of life.
Easter Seals is holding a special event [...]
An Interview with Charity Fitness Advocate, AthlEAT
I’ve been reading the blog AthlEAT for several months now and the author, Lauren, is an inspiring athlete who participates in many charity fitness events. I was able to talk with Lauren and she told me a bit about the events she has done, why they are important to her and offers some advice for [...]
15 Siblings in Ireland to Run Marathon, Break Guinness World Record
15 brothers and sisters in Ireland are soon to become the largest number of siblings to compete in a marathon. The O’Donoghues will run the Dublin City Marathon in Dublin, Ireland on Monday, October 29th. Nine brother and six sisters are participating.
“It’s crazy because no member of our family has ever run or even walked [...]
Student Athletes from University of Delaware and Towson University run 58 miles for Special Olympics Saturday, Sept 22nd
A charity relay race will be held at Johnny Unitas Stadium Saturday, September 22nd in the evening. This year more than 300 student athletes are expected to participate. 175 students are from Towson University and 125 are from the University of Delaware. Funds raised from the relay race will benefit the Special Olympics Chapters for [...]
Jim Armbruster Reaches 600 Mile Mark of His 2,200 Mile Walk For The Developmentally Disabled
Jim Armbruster left home (Aurora, Illinois) on May 6th and is walking across the country to reach the final destination of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. Armbruster is expected to reach California by late October. To date he has walked 600 miles, reaching Scandia, Kansas. He is walking to raise funds for [...]
Jim Armbruster walking 2,200 miles to raise money for Marklund
Jim Armbruster, a 60 year-old businessman began walking on May 6th and will walk from Illinois to California. He is raising money for Marklund, a charity that provides care for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Armbruster is personally connected to Marklund. His son, Nathan is developmentally disabled and is a resident of Marklund. Armbruster has [...]
