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Abilis Walk/Run 2025: Bigger & Better Then Ever at Tod’s Point, Oct 12

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Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 marks the 20th annual Walk/Run for Abilis! The event features a fun 5k family run and an accessible 1-mile walk around Greenwich Point Park. Walk/Run for Abilis is for all ages and abilities and in addition to the 5k Run and 1-Mile Walk, also features: Carnival for a Cause with Games, Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Abilis Gardens & Gifts, Music, Dancing and Fun. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering

Abilis Announces Walk/Run Family Ambassadors Adriana Ospina, David Gortz, Founders of Walk/Run for Abilis 20 Years Ago

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The morning kicks off at 8:30 am with a high-energy warm-up, followed by the 5k run at 9:00am a rendition of the National Anthem performed by Abilis community members (which promises to be extra special this year in honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary), an award ceremony, and another spirited warm-up with a dance party atmosphere before the family-friendly walk starts at 11:00am. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, #WalkRunForAbilis, Abilis Walk/Run, Walk/Run for Abilis

Great Turnout for “DART to the Finish” Charity Walk at Tod’s Point

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Since its founding in 2002, after two of the Marella family’s four children, Dana (1993-2013) and Andrew, now age 26, were diagnosed, DART has raised $6.5M+ for research, launched SOAR-NPC, funded NIH scientists and supported trials, initiated newborn screening pilots and therapies now helping children like Andrew Marella, who continues to benefit from advancing treatment options.  Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Health, Volunteering, Andrea Marella, Dana's Angels Research Trust, DART, DART to the Finish, Niemann Pick type C disease

2025 Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence Brings Attention to Greenwich’s Most Reported Violent Crime

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“One in two women and two in five men will experience some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Today we walk for those who are still suffering due to domestic violence, for those who are survivors of domestic violence, and to those who are no longer with us due to domestic violence.” – Jacqueline Collazo, director of YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Demetria Nelson, domestic abuse, domestic violence, Heather Sahrbeck, Jacqueline Collazo, Jim Heavey

YWCA Greenwich “Walk the Walk” & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence Set for Sunday, Oct 5

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The Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence raises funds and awareness for free domestic abuse and sexual violence services at YWCA Greenwich, including counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, criminal court advocacy, and a 24/7 hotline. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey, Heather Sahrbeck, Krissy Schmitz, Tracy Guarnera, YWCA Greenwich

Milestone Reached: YWCA Greenwich Breaks Ground on Renovation and Addition

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Officials including Governor Ned Lamont joined YWCA Greenwich leadership and the project team to mark the start of a major renovation and 15,000+ sq ft addition to the front of the 50-year-old building at 259 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, A.P. Construction Company, Building for our Future Campaign, Erik A. Kaeyer AIA, Fred Camillo, Hector Arzeno