![]() The Confluence Center Coast Wheelchair Basketball team and the SIUE Men's and Women's Team.
Disability Support student workers and friends. (L to R) Christina Kampwerth, Kim Kolweier, Kelly Abbott, Ashley Guntle, Amanda Watson and Nathaniel Tallant. |
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Annual 5K Roll/Run/Walk Celebrating Abilities Race The Jane Floyd-Hendey Seventh Annual 5K Roll/Run/Walk Celebrating Abilities Race was held on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Everyone, whether they rolled, ran or walked, seemed to enjoy the great weather and each other's company. Total registrants for the 2008 race was 348 participants. Kelsie Kellen was the overall female wheelchair racer with a time of 20:24.15 while David Grassi had the top time for the male wheelchair racers of 17:06.02. Brent Burks was the overall male winner with a time of 17:58.0 and Diana Kamadulski taking the title for the overall female winner with a time of 21:16.8. Way to go, Kelsie, David and Brent and Diana! First, second and third place medals in thirteen different age divisions were also presented. You must have Adobe Acrobat to get the 2008 5K Race Results. A special thank you to all participants as well as all of the great volunteers who helped us "celebrate abilities." |
![]() Waiting for results at the 5K Race.
Wheelchair racers. |
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In the past, NEW HORIZONS has sponsored jewelry sales and bake sales as some of its major fund-raisers. They also have an informational table at Springfest. NEW HORIZONS co-sponsors Disability Awareness Day in the Spring semester by participating in events such as the Wheelchair Basketball Game and the 5K Run/Walk/Roll Race. | Pizza parties are held in conjunction with membership drives. We urge our members to make suggestions for various types of events we can participate in as funds become available. |