AbilityFirst participants of its annual Stroll and Roll joined nearly 800 individuals last year. This year, the event will be held at Santa Anita Park on November 2, and participants will, once again, walk to raise money to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal best. Photo courtesy of AbilityFirst.
AbilityFirst 2024 Stroll & Roll presented by Comerica Bank is open for registration. Held at Santa Anita Park on November 2, the annual event will welcome nearly a thousand participants raising money to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal best.
“Stroll & Roll is one of our major events at AbilityFirst, which raises funds for our programs and services that look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities,” said Sergio Rizzo-Fontanesi, president and CEO of AbilityFirst. “I’m encouraged by the supporters who have already signed up. However, we need additional participants and teams to help us meet our goal of $525,000.”
Individuals who register for only $35 will receive a walk kit, including a Stroll & Roll t-shirt and medal. Children who are five years old and younger are free. Corporations, businesses, and organizations, including individuals, can create a team page to spread awareness of AbilityFirst’s mission.
Participants will also enjoy complimentary coffee and light breakfast, live entertainment, dozens of activities and exhibitors, and may purchase food and beverages from food trucks. For guests who are older than 21, a beer garden will be available. Funds raised benefits the organization’s after school programs, social and recreation outings, Adult Day and Community Integration program, employment services, College to Career, housing, and Camp Paivika.
The Stroll & Roll will be located at Santa Anita Park, Paddock Gardens Gate 8, located at 285 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia. The parking lot opens at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. To register for the event, visit strollandroll.org.
About AbilityFirst
AbilityFirst provides a variety of programs designed to help people with disabilities achieve their personal best throughout their lives. Our person-centered programs are grounded in individual choice, autonomy, and community participation. They empower individuals to discover what is important to them in their lives and to develop the skills that are important for them to achieve their goals. As we celebrate 98 years of service, we are focusing our efforts on programs that are proven to have the greatest impact on a person’s success: life skills enhancement through our children and adult programs; higher education and employment readiness; and social and recreational programming.
AbilityFirst looks beyond disabilities and focuses on the capabilities of each individual, opening up a world of possibilities. Our compassionate team members support people in building meaningful relationships, contributing to their communities, and creating a true sense of belonging. To learn more, visit abilityfirst.org.
