Overview
Rollin’ on the River is a fundraising and community awareness event organized
by and benefiting Advocates for Access. People with or without a disability
can participate in this event to be held along the beautiful RiverWalk, near Peoria’s RiverPlex. The
Wheel-A-Thon scheduled to be held rain or shine on October 9, 2010 will celebrate disability
awareness month.
Team captains organize teams of 2-7 wheelers/walkers, who work together to
raise funds and then share a wheelchair (provided) to navigate a 1-mile course. Teams will
compete against other teams for prizes and a “bragging rights” plaque. Melody said, “Working
together as a team is fun, builds friendly competition, allows you to promote the name of your
business or organization, demonstrates enthusiasm, spirit and passion for the cause, and allows
you to enjoy a beautiful fall morning with friends and family, ending with a picnic lunch and brief
awards ceremony.”
If you are interested in becoming a team captain, being assigned to a team, or in participating
individually, please contact Tiffany at 309.682.3500 for details. Registration fees are $15 per
person, which includes a t-shirt and free picnic lunch. There will also be a wheelchair float parade
that individuals or teams can enter.
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