Join us for our first ever Teaming Up! Glen Echo Nature Walk

October 1, 11am-1pm at Glen Echo Park

RAIN DATE October 2, 11am-1pm at Glen Echo Park

The Arc of DC and Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) are Teaming Up! for a wonderfully fun nature walk through Glen Echo Park and an exciting Scavenger Hunt. Come join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and refreshments!

About

We are non-profits, it's a fundraiser, and we think you can help us raise some much-needed funds to help us support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while we provide you with a very fun and rewarding couple of hours in a local neighborhood park. Our goal is $50,000 which will be split 50/50 by the two organizations (The Arc of DC and Integrated Living Opportunities).

We think you can help by asking only 5 people to sponsor your walk for $10 each! Of course, it would be incredible if you can get more than 5 sponsors, maybe 10? Or ask a couple of friends to join you on the walk.

• Great for individuals, families, or teams- how about a family team?
• Walk the entire 1-mile trail or walk as far as you can
• Complete the scavenger hunt while checking out the Glen Echo Marketplace
• Enjoy some light refreshments

Donate

Click on the orange Ticket button to donate or purchase tickets. Proceeds and donations will be split 50/50 between The Arc of DC and ILO, both of which are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for:

1. Top 3 Earners: Individuals who raise the most donations individually or through their team (minimum $250).

• 1st Place- Two Tickets to Hamilton! at The Kennedy Center
• 2nd Place- $300 Whole Foods Gift Card
• 3rd Place- $250 Giant Food Gift Card

2. Scavenger Hunt Participants: Complete our fun Scavenger Hunt and win a coupon for the Glen Echo Cafe.

Registration

All you need to do to get started is register. Save on the registration fee with early-bird registration (Now until 9/10)

About the Organizations

Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) is a non-profit in the Washington, DC/Maryland area where we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (self-advocates) transition to independent living with the supports to live a full life. *Self-advocate is a term that respectfully reflects the abilities and rights of those with developmental disabilities to make choices

The Arc of DC promotes and protects the human rights of people with IDD and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community. We are a community-based non-profit working for people with IDD throughout their lifetimes and across all diagnoses: from autism to Down syndrome to Fragile X and more than 100 other developmental disabilities. We promote the best quality of life through legislation, support, education, empowerment, and self-determination.

FAQs

1. Who can participate? Do I have to belong to The Arc of DC or ILO to participate?

A. Everyone is welcome to join us!

2. How long will the walk take?

A. You will have two hours to complete the nature walk and scavenger hunt.

3. Do I need to bring anything?

A. Wear your walking shoes, bring a bottle of water, pack a picnic lunch or bring money to buy food at Glen Echo Park

4. Can I register at the park?

A. Yes! We can help you register when you get here.

5. Do I have to walk the entire distance?

A. You can walk as far as you want and enjoy the park

6. What if I have a disability that precludes walking but I still want to participate?

A. The path is wide and paved throughout the park. Please let us know if you might need accommodations, so we can assist you, or you can just visit any part of the park that works best for you.

7. Can I just donate?

A. Yes, select a "Donation" ticket- Donate to The Arc of DC, Donate to ILO, or Donate to the event (to be split 50/50 between the two organizations)

8. Can I bring friends?

A. Yes! Make sure everyone registers for the event

9. What does the money go towards?

A. The money raised from this event will help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find job placements, advocate for themselves, and build community in the DC area.