3-June-2025
On Sunday-1-June the ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties held their walk-a-thon in Olsen Park in Bogota NJ. The ARC's goal is to assist those suffering Mental or Physical handicap, and their Families, maintain a positive quality of life.
To start the program Ms. Kathy Walsh welcome everyone in attendance, both walkers, and their supports. Bogota Mayor Ms. Danile Fede thanked the Arc for again coming to Bogota. Mayor Fede invited the ARC, and all the Walkers and their Familes to return next year when the Community Center, and the paths around the Bogota Athletic Complex are fully open. Some of the groups attending in support of the ARC were the Masons from District 2, 3, & 4 of New Jersey who served food to the walkers. The Masons were presented with custom made aprons in recognition of their work and aid of the past years. A stilted Ring Master mingled, and talked, with the attendees. Games could be played on the lawn, with face painting and craft tables set-up. The Bogota Auxiliary Police Dept volunteered their time to assist the participants in crossing W. Main St.
Before the walk Mr. Matt Serednicky came up and once again sang the National Anthem. Then walk began with Grand Marshal Mr. Christian Boslak cutting the ribbon to start the procession. Mr. Serednicky led the Bogota High School Marching Buccaneer Band by walking their two laps, around the park. This year the route was shorten due to improvements to Olsen Park. It started at the bandstand crossed over the Environmental Walkway, past the 1st Lt William Ryan Memorial and around Lady Bucs Softball field. Then passed the Picnic Grove returning to the start line.
After the walkers finished their journey, they were treated to a Hot Dog lunch, and music from Uphill Slide. It was a morning of music and games for the participants.
For more information about The ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties please visit their website at: http://www.arcbp.com/
After the walkers finished their journey, they were treated to a Hot Dog lunch, and music from Uphill Slide. It was a morning of music and games for the participants.
For more information about The ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties please visit their website at: http://www.arcbp.com/
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