Local residents participate in fundraising event to help Arc of Kentucky

Local participants who took part in Saturday’s Arc of Kentucky Walk to Bridge the Gap to Success included, from left, Carla Jones, Arc of Ky.; Amonda Riley, NCHS paraeducator; Tanya Jury, principal, Nelson County High School; and Tammy Brooks, Nelson County Schools district physical therapist. Photo submitted.

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STAFF REPORT

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 — Local members and supporters of Arc of Kentucky gathered Saturday afternoon, Nov. 4 in Frankfort for an afternoon of fun and fundraising to help the state chapter of this non-profit volunteer organization in its mission to assist families and individuals deal with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Lakeview Park in Frankfort hosted Arc of Kentucky’s “Walk to Bridge the Gap to Success” Saturday afternoon. The event featured a walk-a-thon as well as a silent auction, obstacle course, a slide, various games and an activity center featuring basketball, baseball and football-related events.

ABOUT ARC OF KY. Arc advocates for the rights and full participation of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization’s volunteers and affiliated chapters across Kentucky work to improve local systems of support and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence community policy.

For more information on Arc of Kentucky, its mission and services, visit the organization’s webpage at arcofky.org or visit their Facebook page.

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