Helen Keller Services “Helen’s 5k Run/Walk” Fundraiser

First in-person event since COVID-19 pandemic

More than 150 people, including DeafBlind runners and walkers, braved the morning rain to turn out at the Helen Keller Services (HKS) Annual “Helen’s 5K Run/ Walk” event here today at the Sand Point Preserve in Sands Point, NY. Participants raised critical funds to support HKS’ Health and Wellness Programs across Long Island.

The HKS Health and Wellness Programs are free to participants and provide support essential for helping the DeafBlind community explore their interests and address the unique challenges and opportunities that promote whole body and mind well being.

“We offer Yoga, Pilates, dance and nutrition classes for adults and seniors, which is a huge benefit,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services. “People come and learn and get engaged in activities that help them pursue their health and wellness to get them engaged in activities and give them a social experience with their peers.”

This is the first time in three years the event was held in person, having been conducted virtually in 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a good feeling to see everybody be together, especially since COVID impacted the DeafBlind Community hard,” said

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Bryan Ward, Project Coordinator with Helen Keller Services. “It really feels good to see everyone get together and work toward supporting our community. It’s very exciting.”

About Helen Keller Services Helen Keller Services’ (HKS) mission is to enable individuals who are blind, visually impaired, DeafBlind and/or have a combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKS offers services and programs through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind

Youths and Adults and Helen Keller Services for the Blind. For more information, please visit www.helenkeller.org.

—Submitted by Helen Keller Services

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