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Join us for the Fall Wheel to the Sea event
A Challenge Hike for Wheelchair Users and Volunteers!
EVENT NAME: Wheel to the Sea
DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2010
TIME: 8AM to 5PM
LOCATION: Santa Monica Mountains NRA (Rancho Sierra
Vista to Sycamore Cove State Beach within Point
Mugu State Park)
Join us for this exciting outdoor event that is especially designed to introduce individuals in wheelchairs to the natural environment by traveling dirt trails along Sycamore Canyon stream, including 11 stream crossings, through a designated wilderness area. The naturalist led hike is approximately 5 miles long and begins in the local Santa Monica Mountains and gradually descends to the ocean where we culminate the event with a family style barbecue on the beach. Each participant is paired with volunteers to assist as needed. Participants with physical disabilities and volunteers are invited to join us for this FREE special program. Transportation will be provided from locations in both Woodland Hills and Newbury Park.
PARTICIPANTS:
A major focus for this year is serving Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, and their families. Many other participants are adults and children living with illnesses, or past accident patients, who are living with physical disabilities and many living on their own or with family. Others include residents of the United Cerebral Palsy, Los Angeles, Hillcrest House, as well as other support groups.
IN-KIND SPONSORS:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
National Park Service, SMMNRA
Mountains Recreation and Conservancy Authority
Mountain Bike Unit
California Highway Patrol (PCH Crossing/Safety)
Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks
Kiwanis Club of Canoga Park
Kiwanis Club of Northridge
FINANCIAL DONORS:
Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks
Ruth and David Henke
The Childs Fund
Community/Individual Donations
Visit Wilderness Wheelers home page: http://sites.google.com/site/wildernessinstitute/home
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