Opportunity Walk 2012

PALATINE, IL — April 5, 2012 — On Sunday, June 3, 2012 Countryside Association for People with Disabilities will host will host its 7th annual Opportunity Walk at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL.

This 5K walk/run is Countryside's biggest fundraiser. Last year's event raised $54,000 for the agency. Part of that success stemmed from outstanding participation from staff, Board members, and service recipients' families as well as the implementation of personalized online fundraising web pages for participants.

The public is invited and welcome to attend. This year we are again offering an online fundraising “DonorPage” to anyone interested in raising funds for and awareness of Countryside.

“With state funding diminishing, non-profit organizations are relying more on fundraising events to support our programs. More than 20,000 children and adults with disabilities are waiting for support services in Illinois, our efforts to expand paid work opportunities to those who Director Wayne Kulick. want to work, learn and socialize, are more timely than ever,” said Countryside's Executive

Information about this project and to learn about how you can support Countryside Center contact Marla Gamze-Pendergrast, (847) 540-3706, mpendergrast@countrysideassn.org.

About Countryside Association for People with Disabilities

Through a continuum of services and supports—at facilities in Palatine and Waukegan, Illinois—Countryside Association serves over 675 children and adults with disabilities and their families who reside in northern Cook and Lake Counties. The agency operates on the opinion that people with disabilities have a wealth of potential as employees, community members, volunteers, friends, and next door neighbors. Countryside is committed to providing choices and opportunities for individuals to reach their goals of independence, employment, and full participation in their community. To find out more about Countryside, visit www.countrysideassn.org.