Wheelchair Meet For Children
Wheelchair Meet For Children
NEW HAVEN â Wheelchair-dependent children 18 and under are invited to take part in a day of fun at Fairfieldâs Sacred Heart University May 13, when the Ahlbin Centers for Rehabilitation Medicine Auxiliary sponsors its third annual Wheelchair Meet.
The Wheelchair Meet will start at 10 am in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center. It will consist of several events, including an obstacle course, ball-throwing contest, and distance races from 25 to 800 meters. Children participate in a number of categories, based on age, gender, and skill level. The entry fee of $5 includes a T-shirt. To register, call 203/637-0798.
Last year, nearly 50 children participated in the meet. They had conditions ranging from cerebral palsy to severe arthritis and traumatic brain injury.