1-June-2026
On Sunday-31-May, 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 handicaps, and their Families, to
help maintain a positive quality of life.
To start the program Ms.
Kathy Walsh welcome everyone in attendance, both walkers, and their
supporters. Bogota Mayor Ms. Daniele Fede thanked the Arc for again
coming to Bogota. Then Ms. Walsh welcomed New Jersey State
Assemblywoman Shama Haider. Assemblywoman Haider talked about how the State of
New Jersey supports these types of events to assist those with special needs.
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. Games could be played
on the lawn, with face painting and craft tables set-up including The
Beetch Barn of Bogota to make spin art for those in attendance.
Before the walk started Mr. Matt Serednicky came up and
once again sang the National Anthem. Then the walk began with Grand Marshal Mr.
Christian Boslak cutting the ribbon to start the procession. Mr. Boslak 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 provided by the Masons, 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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