Hello,

I'm taking part remotely in the Walk in the Park for Abilis on October 19th to raise money for Abilis and would really welcome your support.  Josh's sister, Lexi Woodruff, lives in a group home on Orchard Street in Cos Cob, Connecticut.  She and I co-chaired this first Walk three years ago.  We are happy that things are still going strong.  We know times are tough right now, but your support is greatly appreciated and well used.  

You can make a donation by clicking one of the links next to the picture on my personal fundraising page. It's really easy - you can donate online by credit card and receive a record of your donation. All donations are secure and sent directly to Abilis. You can also send a check payable to "Abilis" directly to me at home.

Abilis is a not-for-profit organization that, for 55 years, has worked to build a responsive, accessible and innovative system of community supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Abilis designs services to empower individuals and their families and to foster inclusion, interdependence and self-expression. Supports build upon individual strengths and preferences with the ultimate goal that each person will live in our community as a productive, participating member. Abilis works with other local, state and national agencies to develop a comprehensive system of supports for people with special needs and to advocate on their behalf.

Abilis serves people with a wide range of developmental disabilities. Abilis's Youth Division serves children with any diagnosed or suspected developmental disability. Abilis's Adult Division serves individuals who have other disabilities in addition to intellectual disabilities including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental illness, blindness and deafness.

I hope you'll respond positively to this request so together we can help people with special needs reach their potential and live fulfilling lives as productive, participating members of our community.

Thanks and best wishes,