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PRESS RELEASES
The Arc of Atlantic County to Hold 4 th Annual ‘Step Up for The Arc' Walk on May 19
Egg Harbor Township , NJ - April 18, 2007 – On Saturday, May 19 th , more than 100 people will walk along the Ventnor boardwalk in support of individuals with developmental disabilities by participating in The Arc of Atlantic County's 4 th annual ‘Step Up for The Arc' walk. This event is the annual statewide walkathon of The Arc, the state's largest non-profit advocacy and service organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. ‘Step Up for The Arc' is being presented by The Arc of Atlantic County, in conjunction with The Arc of New Jersey and all of the local county chapters of The Arc. Last year, The Arc of Atlantic County raised more than $24,000 through this event for the programs and services The Arc provides to more than 700 individuals and their families in Atlantic County . Registration for the walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. and kick-off will start at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of St. James Roman Catholic Church, 6415 Atlantic Avenue , Ventnor. The walk is 3.4 miles in length, but walkers can choose to walk whatever amount they are able. Refreshments, a DJ, and face painting will be some of the highlights of the event. The 2007 statewide sponsors for ‘Step Up' are University Health Plans, Inc. and Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, Attorneys at Law, with additional support from M&M's Chocolate Candies and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Free and Accepted Masons. Additional local sponsors will be announced at the event. “The Arc of Atlantic County anticipates another successful walk and is pleased to have the support of the local community,” stated Deborah Davies , Ph.D., CEO of The Arc of Atlantic County. “The support of our walkers and state and local sponsors goes a long way to ensure that we can help as many individuals and families in Atlantic County as possible.” Since 1961, The Arc has been providing valuable services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc serves approximately 700 people in a variety of programs. Residential programs include group homes, supervised apartments and supported living options. Many consumers are living in the community with their families and receive case management and family support/respite services. Other community-based programs include the popular recreational programs, supported employment services and advocacy. For more information, please contact Beth Ann Spiegel at 609-485-0800 ext. 136, or visit The Arc's website at www.arcatlantic.org .
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