KEEN will host more than 450 community members, business leaders and volunteers at KEENFest 2008: “Come Out and Play!”, our 8th annual evening of friends, food and fundraising.
Honorees:
KPMG LLP
Georgetown Preparatory School
Madeleine Rudd
Sixteen years ago, children with developmental and physical disabilities had few opportunities for recreation in the Washington, DC area. Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) changed all that with a simple idea: pair a trained volunteer coach with an athlete with disabilities, and let them discover together what they can do.
With help from a handful of parents and volunteers, KEEN started with one sports program in 1992. Today, KEEN offers fourteen sports and recreation programs in the greater DC area to more than 225 children with any type of disability, including significant disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy or Down syndrome. In 2005, KEEN expanded nationally with KEEN USA affiliates now open in 7 cities across the country. What makes KEEN unique is that we accept every child including kids with extensive disabilities into our programs and do so at no charge. At KEEN, every child can come out and play!
The Auction: More than 150 “must-have” items will be featured, including beautiful jewelry, incredible sports memorabilia, tickets to local sports & cultural events, memorable out-of-town escapes, unique experiences, fun family activities and dining at popular area restaurants.
When & Where: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Tickets: $125 each TO PURCHASE TICKETS CLICK HERE.
Founding Co-Chairs: Estee Portnoy & Sheila Sankaran
Co-Chairs: Maria Blake, Suzanne Mazer & Lesley McNamara
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