It's All Happenin' at the Zoo
Hundreds of walkers and wheelchair “wheelers” will
raise money on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Minnesota Zoo to benefit
Courage Center. Courage Center is a nationally known rehabilitation
and resource center that offers comprehensive, lifelong services to people of
all ages with disabilities.
Walkers and wheelers will stroll through the zoo, visiting major
exhibit areas and finishing with a bird show presented by the Minnesota
Zoo at the amphitheater. The third annual Walk-N-Roll begins at 10:00
am; check in at 9:00 am.
Courage Center makes a difference in the lives of more than 16,000
children, adults and seniors every year. One out of every 10 people
has a serious disability. To help people regain their fitness, self-esteem
and independence, the organization provides a full range of services
that include physical rehabilitation, mental health programming,
vocational services, camping, recreation and community-based programs.
Walk-N-Roll participants
who raise $125 in pledges receive free admission to the zoo for
themselves and a guest on the day of the event. They will also
receive a t-shirt and “zoo bucks” to
redeem at any of the vendors at the zoo, and the option to bring
two additional guests at $5 each. Participants who raise less than
$125 in donations receive free admission to the zoo and a t-shirt.
Rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, scooters or pets are not allowed
at the Walk-N-Roll.
For information or to
register, call 763-520-0365, or online at www.courage.org (click
on “Walk-N-Roll”).
