Celebrate Ability Gala supports adult day program
Funding from the live auction will support the expansion of PURSUIT, a collaborative adult day program for adults with disabilities who have transitioned out of high school.
In 2014, this collaboration between Clearbrook and NWSRA was introduced with much fanfare from the community. The PURSUIT adult day program is structured around four core elements: Recreation & Leisure, Skills & Self Advocacy, Community Integration and Health & Wellness. The success of this collaboration illustrates the potential of two agencies combining resources and talents to address the specific needs of young adults who require services after high school. The program provides unique experiences for its participants through collaboration with local businesses and community organizations.
Diane Ross, mother of PURSUIT participant Lindsey Ross, stated, "What's best about the PURSUIT program is that Lindsey gets to come here and make new friends and try new activities. I know that she's in a safe place with excellent caregivers."
The mission of SLSF is to support and promote outstanding opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities as the fundraising arm of NWSRA. Through the collaboration between Clearbrook and NWSRA, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to make friends, have fun, go new places, learn new things, be included and celebrate their lives.
The event will be hosted on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Wheeling Park District's Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will include a silent auction, raffle, live auction, dinner and dancing. Registration is $100/individual.
For information or to register, visit www.slsfgala16.gesture.com or contact Nanette Sowa at nsowa@nwsra.org or (847) 392-2848, ext. 255.