The Color Blast 5K Hosts - Below are the five 501 (c)(3)non-profit organizations that are
hosting the Color Blast 5K! Your participation in this event will 100% directly benefit these organizations.
Thank you for the support!!
Green River Area Down Syndrome Association
GRADSA’s mission is to enable families enriched with the Down Syndrome connection to share resources, build friendships, and advocate together for the
future of individuals with Down syndrome. Our membership consists of families, educators, service providers, health care providers, or anyone interested in advocating for the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Operating support comes entirely from individual and corporate donations. GRADSA P.O. Box 2031, Owensboro, KY 42302, (270) 925-0195 http://www.gradsa.org/ Tiffany Thrash info@gradsa.org Dream Riders of Kentucky
Dream Riders of Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. We are dedicated to providing this service free of charge as we strongly believe in its benefits. Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. is a “circle of hearts.” It’s the give and take
between four components: the riders, the horses, the volunteers and the community. Without any one of these components, the circle is incomplete. Aside from the true therapeutic benefits that the riders gain, the volunteers, the horses and the community are rewarded by being a part of this noteworthy program. Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. P.O. Box 172 Philpot, KY 42366 Executive Director, Kelly Flick Mathew, 270-883-1418 dreamridersofky@gmail.com Team Karlie
Team Karlie's mission is to provide people with physical disabilities the use of a special jogging stroller so they can participate in the sport of running. Team Karlie wants others who can't walk or run to experience the energy and excitement of racing. Those with physical disabilities often feel frustrated by their limited mobility and the sport of running is something they would not be able to experience without the use of the special jogging strollers. Also the runners who push the strollers also experience a joy they won't soon forget. If you have ever seen the famous father and son duo, Team Hoyt, race then you have seen our inspiration. We now have 10 riders who enjoy racing!! Find out more about us on our website and our facebook page. We race about 7- 10 races a year so come join us or cheer us on! Team Karlie, Inc. 1512 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42302 (270) 903-3664 www.teamkarlie.com Kathy Hempel teamkarlie@gmail.com
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Puzzle Pieces
Puzzle Pieces mission is to provide a safe and structured activity day facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities and promote independence, life skills, community involvement, social interaction, communication, and most importantly build trusting relationships between clients, staff, and families. We are a non-profit Activity Day Center serving individuals 8 years and up. Puzzle Pieces offers structured programs that promote social interaction, vocational skills, sensory integration, independent living, life skills, and life-long learning opportunities. The structured schedule is individual-centered to meet the needs and wants of our client, while the non-demanding atmosphere and staff utilize positive encouragement and reinforcement to engage clients in the activities provided. Puzzle Pieces, Inc. 1512 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: (270) 926-7813 Fax: (270) 923-7833 http://www.puzzle-pieces.org/ Executive Director/Founder, Amanda Owen amanda.owen@puzzle-pieces.org
Wendell Foster's Campus for Developmental Disabilities
Our Mission is to to empower people with Developmental Disabilities to realize their dreams and potentials. Our Vision: To be the region’s resource for developmental disabilities. The Campus was founded in 1947 by Wendell and Edith Foster. After learning that their daughter, Louise, had been diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, the Fosters committed their lives to helping children with complicated developmental disabilities. Wendell Foster C815 Triplett Street P.O. Box 1668 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 (270) 683-4517 http://www.wfcampus.org/
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