
The 22nd Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll and Festival will be our fourth Gulf Coast
event to promote disability awareness and participation. We hope that you will
support this effort by sponsoring a team. Teams sponsored by Nonprofit
Organizations receive a free booth. Sponsors and Business Teams with a minimum
donation of $200 also receive a free booth at the event, or a vendor booth is
$75.
- encourage people with disabilities to be active community participants and join the fun of a Run
- promote the Disability Connection Resource Center
- share information with the public on community resources for people with disabilities
710 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS 39531
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the Disability Connection, O'Keefe Educational Media, and 23 collaborating organizations for this community event. Last year we had over 500 participants in spite of inclement weather. This year should be an exciting event.
Arbor Day Team Invite Form
Arbor Day Pledge Form
Arbor Day Team Registration Form
Arbor Day Sponsorship Form
Please email, fax, or mail back the Team Registration form to let us know that you are planning to participate. Each runner will pay a registration fee of $20 and is asked to bring in extra sponsor's donations (pledges) if possible. Participating non-profit organizations receive a free booth. For-profit businesses may have a free booth with a minimum team donation of $200, or they can purchase a booth for $75. Booths are mainly intended to be informational. Food booths can only be dessert or side item, no drinks or main dishes sold by vendors. There is not an additional charge to host a team.
Runners
Runners receive a t-shirt, snacks, and a hot dog lunch. Over 300 trees will be distributed to runners (one per family while supplies last). Fish plates will be available for $5.00.
Entertainment
The Festival will have continual free entertainment. There will be a special children's area with free face-painting, art and games and unlimited play on the Space Walk for a $3.00 entry fee.
1/4 Mile Ability Challenge
In addition to the other events and activities there will also be a 1/4 Mile Ability Challenge so our guests and supporters with signifigant challenges can fully participate in this event.
Your Support is Vital
Thank you for participating and helping us bring awareness of community resources for people with disabilities. Donations and Sponsors are appreciated.
- City of Biloxi
- City of Gulfport
- LIFE of MS
- Dept of Rehabilitation
- Mill Creek
- Mill Creek
- Dream
- Gaits to Success
- Grace Health Care
- Disability Rights
- Parent Information Training Center
- G. C. Down Syndrome Society
- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
- Mental Health Assoc. of So MS
- Special Olympics
- MS Special Needs Soccer
- Gulf Coast Health Educators
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Quality Pharmacy
- Nursing Management
- The Arc of Mississippi
- SMRC/Biloxi Industries
- Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
Linda Hill Teams Captain
228-475-7561
Janie O’Keefe Project Chairman
228-669-7897
Cheryl Bell Event Co-Chairman
228-435-6296