Past Walks:
It happened last year and again this year. Check in started with - a downpour! But the rain did not scare off the hardy walkers. When the walking started the rain stopped.
The starting line - a little overcast, a little wet.
The finish line with a sunny ending.
And they're off!
The award goes to - for the second year in a row - the Prince Street Hoofers, from Beckley, WV.
Thank you Hoofers! Donald Carson, team captain, accepted the award.
HIMG team member, Carolyn Workman, accepts a plaque from Anne Weeks, MTSTCIL President/CEO for having the most team members.
Thank you HIMG.
The award went to - for the second year in a row - Tonya Harold, a member of the Prince Street Hoofers team from Beckley, WV.
A round of applause for Tonya!
Volunteer West Virginia, the state's Commission for National and Community Service, Mountain State Centers for Independent Living's Community Partner in the Walk for Independence 2009 and 2010.
Mountain State Centers for Independent Living is joined by the Tri-State Literacy Council in the Walk for Independence 2010. Photo of Anne Weeks from Mountain State and Lynn Ormiston from the Literacy Council.
Mountain State Centers for Independent Living and the Tri-State Literacy Council share a common goal - that of opening doors to greater individual independence.
It's official. The 2011 Walk for Independence will be held at Ritter Park on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Mark your calendars now and plan to walk with us next year. See you then!
The mission of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living is to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The mission of the Foundation for Independent Living is to create resource development initiatives to provide financial support to Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.
