Address
100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
- This page, Walk for Independence, is offered by
- Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Walk for Independence
Overview
The Walk for Independence supports the Carroll Center for the Blind’s mission of empowering those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.
Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton followed by activities for all ages.
Registration: 8:00 am
Walk kick-off: 9:00 am
Post-walk BBQ and activities: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Meet 2004 Red Sox World Series Champion Lenny DiNardo and Red Sox mascots Wally & Tessie!
Try your hand at Beep Baseball and Archery and watch a police dog presentation.
Touch-a-truck, bounce house, face painting, and crafts.