Stride for Seniors Charity Walk will return for the second year on Saturday, April 20, at Portland International Raceway. The event is presented by Wilsonville Subaru. This noncompetitive walk will raise both awareness and funds for Meals on Wheels People. More than 3,000 walkers are expected to attend.
The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. and will include a Kids Zone, food, entertainment, a Walkers Village with a variety of vendor booths and costumed mascots. Bolivia Carmichaels will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Music will be provided by DJ Trip Wire.
Other attractions include a juggler, balloon animal artist, face painting, arts and crafts and a variety of activities for children. The event will also feature a free pancake breakfast for all participants, sponsored by The Diner Vancouver, as well as a Libation Station with adult beverages, a wine tasting and a variety of costumed mascots.
Teams and individuals are encouraged to register for the event at strideforseniors.org. Awards will be made to the team and individual who raise the most money for Meals on Wheels People. For more information or to register, visit www.strideforseniors.org.
About Meals on Wheels People: Meals on Wheels People has been changing lives, one meal at a time, since 1970. We serve and deliver 5,000 nutritious meals every weekday to older adults throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties. But we provide more than a meal to thousands of older adults in the greater Portland metro area. Our service not only alleviates hunger and social isolation, but allows seniors to live independently with dignity in their own homes. Aging in place reduces depression, falls and hospitalization as well as the high cost of institutional care. For more information, visit: mowp.org.