Abilis marked a milestone on Sunday with its 20th annual Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. The strong nor’easter held off for both the 9:00am run and 11:00am walk. Highlights of the gathering were Theo and Melanie singing the National Anthem, activities including face painting and bracelet making, shopping at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent, a dance performance by The Dance Pointe, Billy Blanks Jr. leading the crowd in warm ups and a dance off where pizza parties were awarded to winning teams.
By Sunday afternoon the event was on the cusp of reaching its $225,000 fundraising goal. The mission of Abilis is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with the services, support and advocacy needed to build able lives and strong communities in Fairfield County.
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Billy Blanks Jr leads the warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Setting out on the Abilis one-mile walk at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Setting out on the Abilis one-mile walk at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Billy Blanks Jr leads a conga line as participants head out of the clambake area for the Abilis one-mile walk at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Amy Montimurro, president and chief executive officer of Abilis and Erica Klair, Senior VP, Marketing & Communication at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Approaching the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Approaching the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Approaching the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Approaching the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Approaching the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Janet Stone McGuigan, Steve Meskers and Rachel Khanna at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Honoring a winning runner at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Honoring a winning runner at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Billy Blanks Jr leads the warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dancers from The Dance Pointe performed at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Billy Blanks Jr leads the warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Theo and Melanie sing the National Anthem at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Runners at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Billy Blanks Jr leads the warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dancers from The Dance Pointe performed at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dancers from The Dance Pointe performed at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Crossing the finish line at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Heather Brown, Abilis VP of Businesses and Community Outreach, and Theo at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Runners at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Runners at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Kathleen and Cassidy Bonney at the Abilis Gardens & Gifts tent at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Runners at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Warm-ups at the 20th annual Abilis Walk/Run at Tod’s Point. Oct 12, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager