Bello Machre proudly announces its Every Step Counts Presenting Event Sponsor – Dimensional Health Care Associates. Headed by Denise and Howard Schuffman, Dimensional Health Care will generously donate $20,000 to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Every Step Counts will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland.
Dr. Robert Ireland, President and CEO, stated, “We sincerely appreciate Denise and Howie Schuffman’s generosity. We are grateful they continue to support Bello Machre’s mission and our exciting Every Step Counts event.”
Registration is now open for Bello Machre’s 29th Annual Every Step Counts Walk, Bike and 5K Run. Every Step Counts will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. and the event concludes at 12:00 noon. This event is fun for the whole family and will feature a moon bounce, face painting, children’s games and prizes, great food, and music. The event is designed to promote education and awareness about people with developmental disabilities who live and work within the community.
Denise and Howard Schuffman share, “Bello Machre is a truly amazing organization providing exceptional loving care to the people they support.”
The walk (1-mile), bike (5 miles), and 5K run course begins and ends at the Anne Arundel Community College and is suited for all ages. The 5K Run is a professionally timed event for each registered 5K participant – whether you walk or run. Awards will be presented to the fastest three times for both men and women, as well as in nine age groups. All participants under the age of 10 will receive a participation medal.
“We are so happy Every Step Counts is an annual tradition for so many people,” said Tracy Lynott, Development Director of Bello Machre. “Whether someone chooses to walk, bike, run, or volunteer, their support changes the lives of people with developmental disabilities.”
Individuals and teams are encouraged to raise money for Bello Machre or make a pledge to a specific person or Bello Machre home, with half of the money raised going directly back in the form of services. This is a huge help to families and individuals in the Bello Machre community. Walkers, bikers, and runners are encouraged to set up a personalized pledge page by texting ESC to 71777 to sign up and/or donate.
To register, pledge money or volunteer, please contact Jenna Fisher at [email protected]. To volunteer, please contact Michele Marshall at [email protected] and to become a sponsor, please contact Tracy Lynott at [email protected].
