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Celebrate the movement

Posted 11/1/22

Special Olympics Rhode Island, Garden City Center and the Cranston Police Department supported Special Olympics Rhode Island this past Sunday by holding a Celebrate the movement 5k and Walkathon. …

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NEWS

Celebrate the movement

AND THEY’RE OFF: Runners start off their 5k.

SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM: Special Olympian Michael Patton sings the National Anthem to start off the 5k.

WALKING IN THE EVENT: (From left) Amy Ursillo, Rhonda Ziehl, Special Olympics President Ed Pacheco and Karen Beattie pose for a photo. Ursillo, Ziehl and Beattie – known as the run-a-muck walkers – walked in Sunday’s event.

RUNNING TOGETHER: Members of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Session 139 all ran in formation for the 5k.

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Posted Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:00 pm

Special Olympics Rhode Island, Garden City Center and the Cranston Police Department supported Special Olympics Rhode Island this past Sunday by holding a Celebrate the movement 5k and Walkathon. Every dollar raised went directly to support the 3,000 athletes currently participating in Special Olympic Rhode Island’s year-round programs of sports training, athletic competitions, leadership and health. Individuals could participate in a 5k timed run through the neighborhoods of Garden City, a 5k untimed walk on the same running route, a half-mile stroll through Garden City Center or a virtual run, walk. (Photos by Steve Popiel)