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Abilis 20th Walk/Run at Tod’s Point: Good Fun, A Step Ahead of the Storm

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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. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Abilis Walk/Run, Amy Montimurro, Billy Blanks Jr, Erica Klair, Heather brown, Kathleen Bonney

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

Countdown to October 4 DART to the Finish Charity Walk

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Registered walkers receive a commemorative T‑shirt, refreshments and access to a referral‑reward program that offers gift certificates for signing up additional family members and friends to join in the Walk. Virtual walkers are also welcome and can join in from anywhere in the world! Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Health, Andrea Marella, Dana's Angels Research Trust, DART, Greenwich Point Park, NPC

Roots in Action: How Greenwich Youth Are Growing a Greener Future

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Teens participating in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program grow a deeper appreciation for the natural world while gaining a sense of pride in giving back to the place they call home. They build lasting friendships, develop teamwork skills, and connect with others through meaningful service to the Greenwich community, all while being immersed in the great outdoors.  Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Christina Nappi, Greenwich Youth Conservation Program, Michael R DeLuca, tod's point

Sidewalk Extension to Tod’s Pt Causeway Needed to Address Major Safety Issues

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“The lack of safe access to Tod’s Point, the beautiful beloved, and busiest Greenwich park, is negligent. However, this can be remedied with a sidewalk on Shore Road.  I implore the Greenwich Board of Estimation and Taxation to save lives and approve the $1.25 million in funding requested for engineering and construction of the sidewalk on Shore Road between Sound Beach Avenue and S Crossway.” – Marcie Molloy MD Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Marcie Molloy MD, pedestrian safety, sidewalks, Sidewalks on Shore, SOS, tod's point

OGA Annual Meeting Highlights Park Protection, DPW Projects, OG School, I-95 Noise

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Among the other speakers were Dept of Public Works commissioner Jim Michel; Old Greenwich School building committee chair, James Waters; Peter Uhry from Friends of Binney Park; Jane Kuesel, from Friends of Greenwich Point; and Daren Schneider of Stop I95 Noise. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Binney Park, Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Daren Schneider, Friends of Binney Park, Friends of Greenwich Point Park, Greenwich Point Park, James Waters