walk https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png walk https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:19:28 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:33:00 -0400 ILGR announces first in-person fundraising event since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/ilgr-announces-first-in-person-fundraising-event-since-beginning-of-covid-19-pandemic Press release:

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is excited to announce our very first in-person event since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic! Join us in celebrating the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with our 2nd Annual Walk, Run & Roll!

The event takes place Monday, July 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pavilion 2 of DeWitt Recreation Area, 115 Cedar St. in Batavia, rain or shine.

To register, go to runsignup.com/ilgrwalkrunroll.

For $25, participants can walk, run or roll the distance of their choosing. All participants receive an event T-shirt.

Food trucks will be present, plus a basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle and a caricature artist.

Please bring your own chair! COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

For more information, call Donna Becker at (585) 815-8501, ext. 411.

Thanks to our sponsors: BW’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility, United Refining Company, RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, R.A. Haitz Co. Inc., Assemblyman Stephen Hawley, GEICO, Fidelis, National Grid and Ken Barrett Chevrolet-Cadillac.

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is a member of the Western New York Independent Living, Inc. family of agencies that offers an expanding array of services to aid individuals with disabilities to take control of their own lives.

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In the last year, we saved NYS taxpayers over $118 million by helping individuals leave or avoid institutionalization through practicing the principles of education, empowerment and equality for persons with disabilities.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/ilgr-announces-first-in-person-fundraising-event-since-beginning-of-covid-19-pandemic#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/ilgr-announces-first-in-person-fundraising-event-since-beginning-of-covid-19-pandemic Jul 14, 2021, 12:33pm walk ILGR announces first in-person fundraising event since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic Press Release <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p><strong>Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR)&nbsp;</strong>is excited to announce our very first in-person event since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic! Join us in celebrating the 31<sup>st </sup>anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with our <strong>2nd Annual Walk, Run &amp; Roll</strong></p>
Second annual Walk, Run & Roll July 26 at DeWitt to mark 31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/second-annual-walk-run-roll-july-26-at-dewitt-to-mark-31-years-of-the-americans-with Press release:

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is excited to announce our very first in-person event since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic!  Join us in celebrating the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with our Second Annual Walk, Run & Roll!

The event takes place Monday, July 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pavilion 2 of DeWitt Recreation Area, 115 Cedar St. in Batavia, rain or shine.

To register, go to runsignup.com/ilgrwalkrunroll.

For $25 participants can walk, run or roll the distance of their choosing. All participants receive an event T-shirt.

Food trucks will be present, plus a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle will take place.

Please bring your own chair! COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

For more information, call Donna Becker at (585) 815-8501, ext. 411.

Thanks to our sponsors: BW’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility, United Refining Company, RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, and R.A. Haitz Co. Inc.

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is a member of the Western New York Independent Living Inc. family of agencies that offers an expanding array of services to aid individuals with disabilities to take control of their own lives.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/second-annual-walk-run-roll-july-26-at-dewitt-to-mark-31-years-of-the-americans-with#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/second-annual-walk-run-roll-july-26-at-dewitt-to-mark-31-years-of-the-americans-with Jun 15, 2021, 2:56pm walk Second annual Walk, Run & Roll July 26 at DeWitt to mark 31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act Press Release <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p><strong>Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR)&nbsp;</strong>is excited to announce our very first in-person event since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic!&nbsp; Join us in celebrating the 31<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with our&nbsp;<strong>Second Annual Walk, Run &amp; Roll</strong></p>
Independent Living hosts debut 'Walk, Run and Roll 5K or 10K All-inclusive Virtual Race' this month https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/independent-living-hosts-debut-walk-run-and-roll-5k-or-10k-all-inclusive-virtual-race Press release:

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding their debut Walk, Run and Roll 5K or 10K All-inclusive Virtual Race for people of all abilities.

People with disabilities as well as the public will have the opportunity to compete side-by-side in an on-line event that will not discriminate based on disability. This fully accessible activity will permit competitors to pick the “course” of their choice any time between Oct. 18th to 31st.

Within the race itself, participants will have the secondary opportunity to engage in a Visual and Auditory Scavenger Hunt, where participants are challenged to locate particular sights and sounds of nature, city life, and Halloween decorations in a unique feature to the “race."

You can sign up in the Event section of ILGR’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/ILGR14020; or click here.

Entrance fee is $25, and includes an event t-shirt. For more information call Donna Becker at (585) 815-8501, ext. 411.

ILGR is grateful to our sponsors: Gold Level Sponsor Molina Healthcare; R.A. Haitz Company Roofing and Siding; and 139th District New York Assembly Member Steven Hawley.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/independent-living-hosts-debut-walk-run-and-roll-5k-or-10k-all-inclusive-virtual-race#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/independent-living-hosts-debut-walk-run-and-roll-5k-or-10k-all-inclusive-virtual-race Oct 8, 2020, 3:27pm walk Independent Living hosts debut 'Walk, Run and Roll 5K or 10K All-inclusive Virtual Race' this month Press Release <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR)&nbsp;is holding their&nbsp;debut Walk, Run and Roll 5K or 10K All-inclusive Virtual Race for people of all abilities.</p> <p>People with disabilities as well as the public will have the opportunity to compete side-by-side in an on-line event that will not discriminate based</p>
Sponsored Post: Register now for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/540042

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Sponsored Post: Register now for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/538921

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https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/538921#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/538921 Jul 8, 2019, 3:00pm walk Sponsored Post: Register now for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup Lisa Ace <p><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Batavia/GLOWCorporateCup"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/7438/2019-07/glowcupsponpost2019.jpg?itok=x0akovHh" width="460" height="600" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </a></p>
Sponsored Post: Register now for the Batavia Kiwanis Independence Day 5K https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-batavia-kiwanis-independence-day-5k/537403

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https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-batavia-kiwanis-independence-day-5k/537403#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-now-for-the-batavia-kiwanis-independence-day-5k/537403 Jul 1, 2019, 12:00pm walk Sponsored Post: Register now for the Batavia Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Lisa Ace <p><a href="https://register-this.com/?raceid=20170704BKIW"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/7438/2019-06/kiw5k2019-2.jpg?itok=ZhwE3puE" width="460" height="550" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </a></p>
Sponsored Post; Register today for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-today-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/533760

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https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-today-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/533760#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-register-today-for-the-annual-glow-corporate-cup/533760 Jun 8, 2019, 3:00pm walk Sponsored Post; Register today for the annual GLOW Corporate Cup Lisa Ace <p><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Batavia/GLOWCorporateCup"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/7438/2019-05/glowcupsponpost2019.jpg?itok=7t4VvZFV" width="460" height="600" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </a></p>
Sponsored Post: The Kiwanis 5K is Tuesday, July 4th. Register now https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-the-kiwanis-5k-is-tuesday-july-4th-register-now/317170

Join us at Centennial Park at 9 a.m. this Tuesday, July 4, for the Kiwanis Independence Day 5K. To register, click here.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-the-kiwanis-5k-is-tuesday-july-4th-register-now/317170#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/lisa-ace/sponsored-post-the-kiwanis-5k-is-tuesday-july-4th-register-now/317170 Jul 2, 2017, 3:00pm walk Sponsored Post: The Kiwanis 5K is Tuesday, July 4th. Register now Lisa Ace <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/7438/2017-06/kiwanis5k2017.png?itok=GtFymRe7" width="460" height="479" alt class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>Join us at Centennial Park at 9 a.m. this Tuesday, July 4, for the Kiwanis Independence Day 5K. To register,&nbsp;<a href="http://reg.onemillionrevolutions.org/regx/step1.jsp?eventID=1584">click here</a><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Batavia/BataviaKiwanisIndependenceDayRun">.</a></p>
Warrior Walk: Celebrating Life Beyond Cancer https://www.thebatavian.com/events/warrior-walk-celebrating-life-beyond-cancer/47086 A 1-mile walk and 5K/10K race, as well as entertainment and family activities. All funds raised by the Warrior Walk support the activities of the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program at Wilmot Cancer Institute.

Registration is required. Learn more or sign up today: http://teamraiser.rochester.edu/warrior-walk-2015

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https://www.thebatavian.com/events/warrior-walk-celebrating-life-beyond-cancer/47086#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/events/warrior-walk-celebrating-life-beyond-cancer/47086 Mar 18, 2015, 2:06pm walk Warrior Walk: Celebrating Life Beyond Cancer rharpera <p>A 1-mile walk and 5K/10K race, as well as entertainment and family activities. All funds raised by the Warrior Walk support the activities of the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program at Wilmot Cancer Institute.</p> <p>Registration is required. Learn more or sign up today: http://teamraiser.rochester.edu/warrior-walk-2015</p>
Wednesday Wanders https://www.thebatavian.com/events/wednesday-wanders/43958 Discover what’s happening at Genesee County Park & Forest. We’ll walk on a variety of trails, see what flora and fauna are about, and enjoy being outdoors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

Wednesdays in September 10am -11:30am (Adult Program)

Cost: $5/person/walk or $16 for all 4 walks (paid at first walk)

Pre-Registration Required. Genesee County Park & Forest 11095 Bethany Center Rd., E. Bethany

For More Information and To Register, Call #585-344-1122

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https://www.thebatavian.com/events/wednesday-wanders/43958#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/events/wednesday-wanders/43958 Aug 1, 2014, 10:21am walk Wednesday Wanders Genesee County Park and Forest <p>Discover what’s happening at Genesee County Park &amp; Forest. We’ll walk on a variety of trails, see what flora and fauna are about, and enjoy being outdoors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.</p> <p>Wednesdays in September 10am -11:30am (Adult Program)</p> <p>Cost: $5/person/walk or $16 for all 4 walks (paid</p>