Monarch walks for autism

  Members of the Monarch each Club will walk together to raise funds for the local chapter of the Autism Society Saturday, April 10. The club will participate in the Walk for Autism sponsored by The Dare County Center. This fundraising event marks one of many philanthropic efforts that the club has taken on since ts start less than one year ago.

  While many young people have embraced the concept of “giving back,“ what makes the Beach Club so special is that they are not your average group of young people. They are special in their own right. The club is comprised of young adults with developmental disabilities living in Dare and Currituck counties. Monarch’s Beach Club provides opportunities for young people with disabilities to interact in their communities, meet new friends, volunteer, learn about the arts, cooking, gardening and more. The club is a collaborative effort of Monarch staff, community partners and club members who work together to create interesting events, outings, activities and projects.

  Renate Macchirole, Beach Club program director, is excited about the Walk for Autism. “One of the club members’ favorite things to do is get out and help others. This is the perfect way for all of us to get some exercise, enjoy the spring weather nd help our community. the walk may be tough for some, but they are determined to try their best. These people truly inspire me.“

  The Beach Club has a challenge for other clubs, groups, families and individuals – “Join us in the Walk for Autism to make this the biggest walk in our community yet.“ The Walk for Autism is an easily accessible track and is only two miles long. Those who participate will help raise community awareness of autism and support people with disabilities.

  Interested in taking the beach Club challenge and joining the walk? Call Emily Karr at 475-9271 to register in advance. Teams, company groups, clubs, families, church groups and individuals are all welcome.  If you’re not sure you can make it, feel free to show up and register the day of the event.

  Monarch is a nonprofit and is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of North Carolina and The Arc of the United States. to learn more about Monarch, call 1-800-230-7525 or visit online at www.MonarchNC.org.