Essex County WalkAmerica @ Brookdale Park Football Field, Watchung Avenue & Broad Street Bloomfield, NJ 07003, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Cumberland County WalkAmerica @ Bridgeton High School, West Avenue Bridgeton, NJ 08302, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
Somerset County WalkAmerica @ Commerce Bank Ballpark Parking Lot, 1 Patriot Park Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (609) 655-7400 – 4/30/2006
Burlington County WalkAmerica @ Burlington Center Mall Front Entrance, 2501 Burlington-Mt. Holly Road Burlington, NJ 08016, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
Camden County WalkAmerica @ Challenge Grove Park, Brace & Borton Mill Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
Hunterdon County WalkAmerica @ Spruce Run Recreation Center, 1 Van Syckel’s Road Clinton, NJ 08809, (609) 655-7400 – 4/30/2006
Union County WalkAmerica @ Nomahegan Park, Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Gloucester County WalkAmerica @ Rowan University Football Stadium, Carpenter Street & Joseph Bowe Blvd Glassboro, NJ 08028, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
Hudson County WalkAmerica @ Newport-Harborside, Washington Boulevard & Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07310, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Morris County East WalkAmerica @ Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ferguson Recreation Center, Park Avenue Madison, NJ 07940, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Bergen County WalkAmerica @ Darlington Park Pavilion, 600 Darlington Avenue Mahwah, NJ 07430, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Morris County West WalkAmerica @ International Trade Center Activities Field, 500 International Drive Mt. Olive, NJ 07828, (973) 882-0700, 4/30/2006
Salem County WalkAmerica @ Riverview Beach Park, Broadway Route 49 Pennsville, NJ 08070, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
Warren County WalkAmerica @ Walters Park, Bandstand & Pavilion Philipsburg, NJ 08865, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Middlesex County WalkAmerica @ Rutgers University, Louis Brown Athletic Center, 83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, (609) 655-7400 – 4/30/2006
Ocean County WalkAmerica @ Ocean County College, College Drive Toms River, NJ 08753, (609) 655-7400 – 4/30/2006
Passaic County WalkAmerica @ Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Avenue Wayne, NJ 07470, (973) 882-0700 – 4/30/2006
Mercer County WalkAmerica @ Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road West Windsor, NJ 08561, (609) 655-7400 – 4/30/2006
Cape May County WalkAmerica @ Wildwood Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Schellenger Avenue Wildwood, NJ 088260, (856) 667-2220 – 4/30/2006
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (www.afsp.org ; www.outofthedarkness.org) Out of the Darkness Community Walks raise suicide awareness and money for AFSP's vital programs. This fall we hope to expand the number of walkers as well as the amount of money raised.
Out of Darkness Community Walk @ Buccleuch Park, between Raritan River and Easton Avenue in New Brunswick – Time & Date TBA
SOMERSET HOME FOR TEMPORARILY DISPLACED CHILDREN (www.runforrunaways.com) Run for Runaways 5K benefits the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children. The Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing a variety of services to youth and young adults at risk of homelessness or maltreatment.
Run for Runaways 5K @ Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ – 11/4/2006
Registration: 8 a.m. Walk: 9 a.m. 5K Run: 10 a.m.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, NJ CHAPTER (www.arthritis.org) You say you want to help. Well here's your chance. Put your best foot forward and take part in the Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Walk, and help the 70 million Americans with arthritis take control. All walks begin at 10 a.m. For more information, please call 1-888-467-3112.
Monmouth County Arthritis Walk @ Jenkinson's Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant, NJ – 4/30/2006
Somerset/Morris Counties Arthritis Walk @ Harry Dunham Park, Bernards Township, NJ – 4/30/2006
Gloucester County Arthritis Walk @ Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ – 4/30/2006
Atlantic County Arthritis Walk @ Absecon Lighthouse/Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ – 5/7/2006
Essex County Arthritis Walk @ Verona Park, Verona, NJ – 5/7/2006
Hudson County Arthritis Walk @ Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ – 5/7/2006
Camden County Arthritis Walk @ Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ – 5/21/2006
Bergen County Arthritis Walk @ Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ – 5/21/2006
Middlesex County Arthritis Walk @ Harrison Conference Center, Plainsboro, NJ – 5/21/2006
SPECIAL OLYMPICS (www.sonj.org) The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge Fun Run/Walk benefits the Special Olympics. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the world's only 5K run/walk underwater...through the Lincoln Tunnel and back! For more information contact: E-mail LETR@sonj.org, phone 609-896-8000 or FAX 609-896-8040.
The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge Fun Run/Walk @ the Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, NJ – 4/23/2006
Registration: 6:45 a.m. Race: 9 a.m.
MUSCONETCONG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (www.musconetcong.org) The Annual Run for the River is a fundraising event for the Musconetong Watershed Association. The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1992 to protect and enhance the Musconetcong River and its related resources. Run or walk on this scenic course. Free bagels, bottled water and drawing.
Run for the River @ Asbury Volunteer Fire House, 410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ, 908-537-7060 beth@musconetcong.org – 5/7/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 9:45 a.m. Run: 10 a.m.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION (www.cff.org) Co-workers, friends and family will come together as one community for one cause…finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national event. In 2005, GREAT STRIDES raised more than $28 million.
Great Strides @ Bucks Mill Recreation Area, Colts Neck – 4/23/2006
Walk: 11:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Cranberry Park, Medford – 4/29/2006
Walk: 1:00 p.m.
Great Strides @ State line Lookout, North Palisades – 4/30/2006
Walk: 11:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Exchange Place, Jersey City – 4/30/2006
Walk: 11:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Bradley Beach Boardwalk – 4/30/2006
Walk: 11:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Meadow Breeze Park, Washington – 4/30/2006
Walk: 11:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Winfield Community Center and track & field, Winfield Park – 5/7/2006
Walk: 10:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Waterloo Village, Stanhope – 5/7/2006
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Princeton Battlefield, Princeton – 5/7/2006
Walk: 11:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, Ocean City – 5/13/2006
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Riverwinds, West Deptford – 5/20/2006
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Spruce Run Recreation Area, Clinton – 5/21/2006
Walk: 10:30 a.m.
Great Strides @ Corner of Arnold & Baltimore Avenues, Point Pleasant – 5/21/2006
Walk: 11:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Van Saun Park, Ridgewood – 5/21/2006
Walk: 11:00 a.m.
Great Strides @ Colonial Park, Somerset – 5/21/2006
Walk: 10:30 a.m.
FRIENDS OF ADDICTION RECOVERY – NEW JERSEY (www.friendsofrecoverynj.org) Recovery Walk is a celebration of recovery for those in recovery, their family members, friends and other allies, as well as a symbol of hope for the thousands upon thousands still in the throes of addiction, so that they and their families and friends can have hope and see that recovery is not only possible, but a reality for many whose lives at one time were hopeless and full of despair. For more information please contact Friends at foar@ncaddnj.org or call 609/689-0121 x109 or x110.
Recovery Walk @ Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ – Date & Time TBA
CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (www.ccfa.kintera.org) Whether you decide to participate for yourself, a loved one, a hero, or a stranger, your participation in the Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk supports the life-saving work of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).
Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk @ Sport & Civic Center Building, Ocean City, NJ 8/12/2006
KIDNEY & UROLOGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. (www.kidneyurology.org) Over 90,000 people in the U.S. need an organ or tissue transplant to save or drastically improve the quality of their lives RIGHT NOW. Our annual WALK the WALK for Organ and Tissue Donation is a fun and healthful way of raising awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation and how easy it is to become a donor. The money you raise will go directly to research, patient services, and public and professional education.
Walk the Walk for Organ and Tissue Donation @ Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ – 5/7/2006
Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk: 11 a.m.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, GREATER NEW JERSEY CHAPTER (www.nationalmssociety.org) MS Walks are annual fundraisers of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The events are held at seven locations in northern New Jersey each April. Participants at all locations will enjoy lunch, entertainment and festivities. For more information about the 2006 Walks, please contact Jennifer Parisi at (201) 967-5599 or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867) or e-mail her at jenn@njb.nmss.org. The distance between you and a cure for MS may be two feet. This is why we walk.
Bergen County MS Walk @ Graydon Pool, Ridgewood
Essex County MS Walk @ Becker Farms, Roseland
Hudson County MS Walk @ Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal, Jersey City
Sussex County MS Walk @ Kittatinny Valley State Park, Andover
Morris County MS Walk @ Chester Stephens Pool, Mt. Olive
Morris County MS Walk @ Mack Cali, Parsippany
Morris County MS Walk @ Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury
Passaic County MS Walk @ Ringwood State Park Botanical Gardens, Ringwood
Passaic County MS Walk @ Wayne Valley High School, Wayne
Union County MS Walk @ Nomahegan Park, Cranford
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION (www.liverfoundation.org) Join us for our annual 5K Liver Walk for Wellness. Meet other patients and their families, learn about liver disease, and get some great exercise on a spring morning. Dogs and strollers welcome! Please call (212) 943-1059 or (877) 307-7507 for more information for this event.
Greater New York Chapter Liver Walk for Wellness @ Liberty State Park, Jersey City – 6/11/2006
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE (www.churchworldservice.org or www.cwscrop.org/newjersey/) Join in a CROP WALK near you to help raise awareness and funds to fight hunger--around the block and around the world.
Atlantic County Crop Walk @ Hammonton, NJ, Contact Kathleen Kusterbeck, kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org – Date, Time, & Location TBA
Bergen County Crop Walk @ Englewood, NJ, contact Marie Varley, mvarley@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Bergen County Crop Walk @ Rutherford, NJ, contact Marie Varley, mvarley@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Burlington County Crop Walk @ Moorestown Friends Academy, Moorestown, NJ, contact Kathleen Kusterbeck kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org – 5/7/2006
Burlington County Crop Walk @ Willingboro, NJ, contact Kathleen Kusterbeck, kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Essex County Crop Walk @ Bloomfield, NJ, contact Marie Varley, mvarley@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Gloucester County Crop Walk @ Woodbury Heights, NJ, contact Kathleen Kusterbeck, kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org – 5/7/2006
Morris County Crop Walk @ Chatham, NJ, contact Marie Varley, mvarley@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Morris County Crop Walk @ Roxbury Township/Succasuna, NJ, contact Kathleen Kusterbeck, kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org – 5/7/2006
Monmouth County Crop Walk @ Colts Neck, NJ contact Kathleen Kusterbeck, kkusterbeck@churchworldservice.org - Date, Time, & Location TBA
Union County Crop Walk @ Roselle/Roselle Park, NJ, contact Marie Varley, mvarley@churchworldservice.org – 4/14/2006
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION (www.kidney.org) The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk is a non-competitive walk focusing on education and prevention of kidney and urinary tract diseases, and awareness of the need for organ donation. The Kidney Walk presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical and business communities, and the general public to celebrate life and create lasting community advocacy and long-term support for the Foundation's mission.
Mercer County Kidney Walk @ Mercer County Park, Princeton, NJ, contact Ivy Cohen (609) 844-1001, icohen@nkfdv.org – 5/18/2006
Cape May County Kidney Walk @ Board Walk, Ocean City, NJ, contact Maria Hastings (215) 923-8611, mhastings@nkfdv.org – 6/11/2006
MATHENY MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER (www.matheny.org or www.milesformatheny.org) Miles for Matheny specifically raises funds for Matheny's Center of Medicine and Dentistry that services over 1,000 children and adults with a range of disabilities who live in communities throughout New Jersey.
Miles for Matheny @ Liberty Park, Peapack, NJ – 4/23/2006
Cycle 8:30 Kids Fun Run 11:15 a.m. 5K Run 11:30 a.m. Wheelchair Walk 12 p.m.
LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (www.lymphoma.org) Over half a million people are currently living with lymphoma in the United States -- the second fastest rising cancer in the United States today and the third most common childhood cancer. Funds raised by participants will support the Foundation’s mission of eradicating lymphoma and serving those touched by this disease.
Central New Jersey Lymphomathon @ Mercer County Park, West Windsor – 5/7/2006
Registration: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Walk: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
RACHEL COALITION (www.rachelcoalition.org) The Run for Rachel is a successful fundraiser for the Rachel Coalition and helps raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence amongst the general population.
Run for Rachel @ Memorial Oval, Livingston, NJ, (732) 381-0318 – 4/30/2006
Registration: 7:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 5K: 9:30 a.m. 3K Walk: 9:40 a.m. Kids Run: 10:15 a.m.
ALLIANCE FOR LUPUS RESEARCH (www.walk.lupusresearch.org) Come out and support the Alliance for Lupus Research, where all the proceeds from this walk go to support lupus research. To be a hearty pioneer in the research of lupus, no scientific knowledge is necessary -- just a really good pair of walking shoes, a pledge sheet and the willingness to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.
Central New Jersey Walks With Us @ Rutgers University, Cook College Campus, New Brunswick, NJ – 6/4/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Northern New Jersey Walks With Us @ Meadowlands Sports Complex, East Rutherford, NJ – 6/17/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
DOWN SYNDROME GROUP OF NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY (www.dsgnwnj.org) To commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and promote understanding and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome, NDSS hosts more than 85 Buddy Walks across the country each October. Last year, over 45,000 people with Down syndrome, their families, friends, and supporters participated in this fun event. Anyone can be a buddy!
Buddy Walk @ Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08234, http://www.21Down.org, Contact: Susan Coll-Guedes, 609-625-8141, info@21down.org - 9/16/2006
Buddy Walk @ Iron Works Park Mount Holly, NJ, 08060, http://www.buddywalk.org/, Contact: Christine Pietrow, 609-702-7593, CQRSPie@msn.com - 10/02/2006
Buddy Walk @ Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, http://www.buddywalkofsouthplainfield.com, Contact: Mrs. Michele Both, 908-531-5100, micheleboth@hotmail.com, 10/07/2006Buddy Walk @ Warnaco Park, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208, http://www.buddywalk.org/, Contact: Pamela Houston, 732-921-0459, msphouston@aol.com - 10/07/2006
Buddy Walk @ Spruce Run Recreation Area Clinton, NJ, 08809, http://www.dsgnwnj.org, Contact: Mrs. Melissa Ehrhardt, 908-689-7525, melissae5@hotmail.com - 10/21/2006
Buddy Walk @ Manahawkin, NJ, 08050, http://www.buddywalk.org/, Contact: Mrs. Lori Wyrsch, 609-978-7471, jrwyrsch@aol.com - 10/21/2006
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (www.cancer.org) Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Relay for Life @ Manville Fire Company #1, 20 South 3rd St., Manville, NJ 08835, Contact: Paul Dudek, (908) 725-4664, paul.dudek@cancer.org – 2/15/2006
Relay: 7 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Waterguard Library, 20 Murray Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Contact: Lih-Fen Wong, (973) 334-2249, lih-fen.wong@cancer.org – 2/11/2006
Relay: 10 a.m.
Relay for Life @ West Morris Mendham High School, 65 East Main St., Mendham, NJ 07945, Contact: Stacey Nisenson, (973) 331-9300, stacey.nisenson@cancer.org – 6/16/2006
Relay: 6 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Woodbridge High School, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, 1.800.ACS.2345, Woodbridge.Relay@cancer.org – 6/16/2006
Relay: 6 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Highland Park Middle/High School, 102 North Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904, , 1.800.ACS.2345, Highland.Park.Relay@cancer.org – 5/6/2006
Relay: 5 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, 50 Biel Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, , 1.800.ACS.2345, CookCollege.Relay@cancer.org – 4/7/2006
Relay: 6 p.m.
Relay for Life @ New Providence High School, 35 Pioneer Dr., New Providence NJ 07974, 1.800.ACS.2345, New.Providence.Relay@cancer.org – 6/3/2006
Relay: 7:30 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, 07076, 1.800.ACS.2345, spfsmac@gmail.com – 5/19/2006
Relay: 7 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Mercer County Community College, West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Twp, NJ 08690, 1.800.ACS.2345 – 6/2/2006
Relay: 4 p.m.
Relay for Life @ The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628, 1.800.ACS.2345, CollegeNJ.Relay@cancer.org – 4/28/2006
Relay: 5 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Roselle Park High School, 185 W. Webster Ave., Roselle Park, NJ 07204, 1.800.ACS.2345, Union.Relay@cancer.org – 6/3/2006
Relay: 4 p.m.
Relay for Life @ New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533, 1.800.ACS.2345, New.Egypt.Relay@cancer.org – 6/10/2006
Relay: 12 p.m.
Relay for Life @ West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052, (973) 736-7771, Ext. 206, RelayWO@gmail.com – 6/16/2006
Relay: 5 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen, NJ 07747, 1.800.ACS.2345, Matawan.Relay@cancer.org, 5/20/2006
Relay: 12 p.m.
Relay for Life @ New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533, 1.800.ACS.2345, New.Egypt.Relay@cancer.org – 6/10/2006
Relay: 2 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Freehold Raceway, Routes 9 & 33, Freehold, NJ 07728, 1.800.ACS.2345, AC_1218@hotmail.com – 6/17/2006
Relay: 10 p.m.
Relay for Life @ West Milford High School, 67 Highlander Drive, West Milford, NJ 07480, 1.800.ACS.2345, West.Milford.Relay@cancer.org – 5/6/2006
Relay: 2 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Malcolm Shabazz Stadium, 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 – 7/14/2006
Relay: 3 p.m.
Relay for Life @ Linwood MacDonald YMCA Campgrounds, One Flatbrook Rd., Branchville, NJ 07826, 6/24/2006
Relay: 2 p.m.
CITY OF HOPE (www.cityofhope.org) Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer is an opportunity for women, their families and friends to come together and demonstrate unity in the face of a disease that takes the lives of those we love. When we walk together, we are strong.
Edison Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer @ The Community Campus of Edison, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 – 6/4/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m. Awards: 11 a.m.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (www.cancer.org) Join us as we raise awareness about prostate cancer and money to support cancer research projects. Our event includes something for everyone; a 5K run, a 2 mile walk and the Kids Run for Dad. So bring the whole family. You’ll be home in time to take Dad to lunch and you’ll be treated to terrific amenities. Over 1000 joined us in 2005. Why don't you join us this year?
Run for Dad @ Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ, Contact: Catherine Murphy, 800-ACS-2345, Catherine.murphy@cancer.org – 6/18/2006
5K: 9 a.m. Walk: 9 a.m. Kids Run: 9:45 a.m.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (www.autismwalk.org) Each and every Walk participant, whether a co-chair, a committee member, a team captain, a walker or a donor, plays a critical role in Walk for Autism Research by championing the cause to advance and accelerate autism research.
Central New Jersey Walk for Autism @ Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ – 10/22/2006
Registration: 1 p.m. Walk: 2 p.m.
Gloucester County Walk for Autism @ RiverWinds Community Center, Thorofare, NJ- 9/30/2006
Registration: 11 a.m. Walk: 12 p.m.
New Jersey Shore Walk for Autism @ Manasquan Beach, Manasquan, NJ – 9/30/2006
Registration: 11 a.m. Walk: 12:30 p.m.
North/Central Walk for Autism @ Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ – 10/15/2006
Registration: 1 p.m. Walk: 2 p.m.
North New Jersey Walk for Autism @ Giant’s Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ – 5/21/2006
Registration: 1 p.m. Walk: 2 p.m.
South New Jersey Walk for Autism @ Bishop’s Gate, Mount Laurel, NJ – 6/10/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY FOUNDATION (www.walkfromobesity.com) The Walk from Obesity raises public and professional awareness about severe obesity and bariatric surgery through education and obesity research and support of physician and allied health research and public health projects. For more information contact Connie Stillwell at (352) 332-9100 or connie.stillwell@asbsfoundation.org
Walk from Obesity @ Atlantic City, NJ – 9/30/2006
Walk from Obesity @ Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ – 9/30/2006
ARC OF NEW JERSEY (www.arcnj.org) Step Up For the Arc - Walk 2006 is the fifth annual statewide Walkathon of The Arc in New Jersey. In 2005 we raised $595,000 for programs and services for people with mental retardation and other related developmental disabilities. In the four years we have had a walkathon we have raised more than $1.7 million! This year the Walk will be held in 20 locations across the State.
Step up for the ARC of Essex @ Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ, Contact: Diane Yanosh, (973) 535-1181, ext.1230, dyanosh@arcessex.org – 4/1/2006
Registration: 7:30 a.m. Walk: 8:30 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Hunterdon @ Camp Tecumseh, Pittstown, NJ, Contact: Peg Forte, (908) 730-7827, ext.232, peg@archunterson.org – 5/7/2006
Registration: 1 p.m. Walk: 2 p.m.
Step up for the ARC of Bergen & Passaic @ Dunderhook Park, Paramus, NJ, Contact: Janet Masio, (201) 343-0322, jmasio@arcbp.com – 5/7/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Mercer @ Veterans Park, Hamilton, NJ, Contact: Marie Gladney, (609) 406-0181, mgladney@arcmercer.org – 5/20/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Somerset @ Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ, Contact: Bonnie Sovinee, (908) 725-7422, bonnies@thearcofsomerset.org - 5/20/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Hudson @ James Braddock Park, North Bergen, NJ, Contact: Manny Soto, (201) 319-9229, msoto.arc@verizon.net – 5/20/2006
Registration: 11:30 a.m. Walk: 12:30 p.m.
Step up for the ARC of Glouster @ Chestnut Branch Park, Mantua, NJ, Contact: Lisa Conley, (856) 848-8648, lconley@thearcgloucester.org – 5/20/2006
Registration: 8 a.m. Walk: 9 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Monmouth @ Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck, NJ, Contact: Victoria Stelmach, (732) 493-1919, vstelmach@arcofmonmouth.org – 5/20/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Cape May @ Sea Isle City Boardwalk, Sea Isle City, NJ, Contact: Sarah Mathews, (609) 861-7100, sarah@arcofcapemay.org – 5/20/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Atlantic @ Ventnor Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, Contact: Bethann Spiegel, (609) 485-0800, bspiegel@arcatlantic.org – 5/20/2006
Registration: 8:30 a.m. Walk: 9:30 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Cumberland @ Parvin State Park, Pittsgrove, NJ, Contact: Harry Fisher, (856) 825-8346, hcfisher01@aol.com – 5/21/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Camden @ Lindenwold Park, Lindenwold, NJ, Contact: Peggy Englebert, (856) 767-3650, englebmar@aol.com – 5/21/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Burlington @ The Masonic Home, Burlington, NJ, Contact: Arlene Miller, (856) 764-9494, arlenem@arcofburlington.org – 5/21/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Middlesex @ Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ, Contact: Cindy Hollender, (732) 247-8155, ext.134, chollender@arc-middlesex.org – 5/21/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Union @ Union County Vo-Tech School, Scotch Plains, NJ, Contact: Shannon Bolivar, (908) 754-7422, sbolivar@arcunion.org – 5/21/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Sussex @ Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ, Contact: Richard Lecher, (973) 383-7442, rlecher@scarc.org – 5/21/2006
Registration: 12 p.m. Walk: 1 p.m.
Step up for the ARC of Ocean @ Pine Park, Lakewood, NJ, Contact: Gina Lambusta, (732) 363-3335, gina.lambusta@arcocean.org – 6/3/2006
Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk: 10:30 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Salem @ Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, NJ, Contact: Rebecca Call, (856) 935-3600, scarc@snip.net – 6/11/2006
Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.
Step up for the ARC of Morris @ Loantaka Brook Reservations, Morris Township, NJ, Contact: Marie Jurewicz, (973) 326-9750, ext.218, m.jurewicz@morris.org – 9/24/2006
Registration: 12 p.m.
FAMILY RESOURCE ASSOCIATES, INC. (www.frainc.org or www.njmarathon.org) The mission of Family Resource Associates (FRA) is helping children and people of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. FRA connects individuals to independence through modern therapies and advanced technology. Acknowledging the powerful influence of the family, we remain committed to them by offering both support and education. Funds from the New Jersey Marathon Weekend help to support this mission.
New Jersey Marathon Weekend @ Ocean Promenade, Long Branch, NJ – April 28-30, 2006
Start: 7:15 a.m.
HYACINTH AIDS FOUNDATION (www.newjersey-aidswalk.org) Hyacinth AIDS Foundation uses funds from the AIDS WALK to fight the AIDS epidemic on three fronts: 1. Services to People Living with HIV and AIDS 2. AIDS Education and Prevention 3. Provide a Critical Voice
AIDS WALK NJ –Date & Location TBA
Active Mar 16, 2006 to Sep 30, 2006
