Highmark® Walk for a Healthy Community
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Stage AE − Pittsburgh
100% of the money raised goes to Glade Run Lutheran Services!
It’s easy. It’s fun. But most of all… the dollars you raise help children in need.
- Sign up to walk or be a virtual walker
- Collect sponsorships from friends and family. Every little bit counts!
- Join us on May 18th and have a great time!
Click here to sign up
Click on “Register” to register as a walker, virtual walker or join a team. After you register, you will be able to create a personal web link to send out to family and friends to help recruit walkers and donations.
For more information or questions regarding online registration, please contact Cheryl Martin at 724-452-4453 ext. 1277 or cmartin@gladerun.org
Planning for the Future
How to plan for an adult child on the spectrum
Thursday, April 18th
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Glade Run Zelienople Campus
Rebecca Klaw, MS, Med
Ms. Klaw currently works independently as a consultant, trainer and advocate for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. For almost twenty-five years, she has trained consultants, direct care staff and teachers on methods and techniques used to drive developmental growth in children with ASD. She has also produced numerous training DVDs and authored a book on the subject.
Presentations:
Transformation or Celebration:
A Necessary Balancing Act in Supporting Individuals with Autism
Rebecca Klaw, MS, Med
Developing Special Needs Trust
Jillian F. Zacks, Attorney at Law at Metz, Lewis, Brodman, Must, and O’Keefe
Helen Sims, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Join Us!
Please RSVP by calling Jaime Grace at (724) 452-4453 ext. 2113 or by email at jgrace@gladerun.org
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Isabel Talarico is a 2012 Jefferson Award recipient. Read her story about providing animal and horticulture therapy to those with disabilities.
Isabel Talarico, 12 years old, is known for being wise beyond her years. She is a junior volunteer at Glade Run Lutheran Services. Isabel’s duties include working in the therapeutic gardens, helping with the morning routine in the horse barn, feeding animals, sweeping the tack room and undertaking the thankless job of cleaning the messy stalls. Beyond the care of animals, Isabel assists riders with developmental disabilities to mount horses and learn to ride. This requires patience, courage, calmness and encouragement, all in equal proportion. Isabel is always up for the task and gives back with energy and compassion.
Isabel proves her dedication by volunteering every day during the summer, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am until 4:30pm. She always does what is asked of her and goes above and beyond her duties. In the past, Isabel even sacrificed an entire week of summer camp to come to Glade Run to assist with their special needs campers. Last year, Isabel dedicated over 600 hours of service to Glade Run.
For more information about Glade Run Lutheran Services, visit gladerun.org or call 724-452-4453.
The Jefferson Awards are presented by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Highmark, BNY Mellon, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Stage AE, North Shore - 5K Walk or 1-mile Fun Walk
100% of the money raised by our supporters goes to Glade Run!
It’s Easy. It’s Fun. The dollars you raise help a child in need.
Sign up to walk!
- Collect sponsorship from family and friends.
- Walk with us on May 18 and have a good time!
Sponsor a walker!
- Show your support by sponsoring someone who is walking.
Make a general donation!
- Can’t make the walk? Consider making a general donation.
How you can sign up:
To register for the walk, sponsor a walker or make a donation, go to:
http://highmarkwalkpittsburgh.towercare.com/gladerunlutheranservices
Click on “Register” to register as a walker, virtual walker, or join a team. After you register, you will be able to create a personal web link to send out to family and friends to help recruit walkers and donations.
For more information or questions regarding online registration, please contact Cheryl Martin at 724-452-4453 ext. 1277 or cmartin@gladerun.org
About Glade Run:
Glade Run is a local, non-profit organization that serves children who suffer from mental health challengees and are often victims of abuse and neglect. At any given time, our Zelienople campus services over 300 children, ages 8 to 21, through residential treatment, group homes, and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Academy, our licensed private school. Learn more about us at www.gladerun.org.
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Join as at St. Stephen’s on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for our Spring Open House!
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Friday, April 5, 2013 at 6:00pm. Circuit Center, South Side, Pittsburgh.
Tickets: $150 per person (represents a $100 tax-deductible donation)
RSVP by Tuesday March 9th by contacting Glade Run Foundation at (724) 452-4453, ext. 1277 or emailing Cheryl Martin
Fine Dining | Silent Auction | Inspirational Speaking | Awards | Raffles
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guest speaker Saleem Ghrubril, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Promise
Proceeds benefit the children of Glade Run
Abby’s pretty much a rock star when we go out. People go out of their way to tell me how cute she is, to talk to her, to be close to her. I love this. Most people see her and think she’s beautiful- and not in spite of her Down syndrome. Abby is beautiful.
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Glade Run Adventures Spring Adventures Camp
April 8-11, 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Our therapeutic camps are designed for children ages 8-18 with moderate to high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome and other mental or behavioral health challenges.
Glade Run’s After School Adventure Camp is designed to provide a fun social learning experience tailored to the specific needs of each camper involved.
For more information, contact:
Julie Wahlenmayer at 724-452-4453, ext. 1236 or jwahlenmayer@gladerun.org
Throughout this four day camp, campers will participate in activities in the greenhouse, gardens, horse barn, small animal and wooded areas as well as in the art room and kitchen, learning new skills and accomplishing goals.
- Camp activities designed for:
- Socialization & leadership
- Improved self-esteem & decision making
- Reducing anxiety
- Emotional/behavioral management
- Improving concentration and sensory integration
- Analyzing and awareness of feelings through animals and nature
- Vocational and life skills
- Riding instruction, gardening skills, and environmental care
- Learning to work in groups to accomplish tasks
- Hands-on education of animal and plant care
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