Valley
Haven School
Mark your calendars for the 32nd Hike-Bike-Run
May 3, 2008
The H-B-R is always scheduled for the first Saturday in May each year. That will be May 3, 2008.
Valley Haven School, located in Valley, Alabama, 1 1/2 miles off I-85,
Exit 77, is a school for infants and toddlers and adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Started 49 years ago by volunteers, the school
is now professionally staffed and currently offers skilled training to 133
consumers ranging in age from 3 months to 72 years. To meet operating expenses
and match state and federal grants, local monies of at least $100,000.00 must
be raised annually. These local monies, in some situations, are provided as
stipends from city and/or county governing bodies and the United Fund, but the
primary source of local funds is the community at large. This is primarily
through Hike/Bike/Run for Valley Haven, our annual fund drive.
Hike-Bike-Run consists of a 1k, 5k, or 10.5k run, a
5 mile walk, and either an 10, 20, or 50 mile bike ride; a horse ride, a
motorcycle ride, a 5 mile bike ride for children, or the Trike Trek for
preschoolers. Each participant in Hike-Bike-Run pays a registration fee or gets
pledges for their participation. All donations are tax deductible.
To fill out a form and return it to Valley Haven School and be a participant in this year's Hike-Bike-Run, just click here , print out the page and return it to the address indicated.
We are a tax exempt 501 (C) 3 organization.
This one-day
project involves over 400 participants and 3,000 pledging sponsors. It
generates over $100,000.00 in pledges to support the work of the school. We are
very proud of this project and especially proud of our community for uniting so
strongly in this effort. Although pledges from this project have increased over
the years, we are aware that we must increase our efforts so that the school
may not only continue its works, but expand its capabilities in order to
benefit the more than 30 other children and adults who are presently on the
waiting list. We are confident that the people of our community can do whatever
is necessary. Our job with Hike/Bike/Run is to focus attention on the needs of
Valley Haven School and to organize an event that everyone will want to
support.
Our permanent date for Hike/Bike/Run is the first
Saturday in May : May 3, 2008 is the next event.
2008 Activities and Schedule
Events
All times are for Eastern Time Zone
Pre Hike-Bike-Run Day Events:
LaFayette Day -- Saturday April 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT on
the Square in LaFayette
10:30 a.m. ~ Motorcycle Ride from West Point, GA to LaFayette, AL.
Horse Trail Ride
Saturday April 19, 2008 - 10:00 EDT
Meet at Robert McConnell's Farm in Beulah on Lee Rd. 729
Call Farm or School for details.
Hike-Bike-Run Day May 3, 2008
8:15 a.m. ~ 50 mile bike ride <-- New event this year
8:15 a.m. ~ 5 K run
8:30 a.m. ~ 5 mile walk
9:00 a.m. ~ 10.5 K and 1 mile Run
9:00 a.m. ~ 1 mile Walk
9:15 a.m. ~ 20 mile bike
9:15 a.m. ~ 10 mile bike
9:15 a.m. ~ Trike and Stroller
9:15 a.m. ~ 5 mile Young People's Bike
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- Auction
NEW THIS YEAR! SCAVENGER HUNT AT RAM STADIUM !! !!
8:30 a.m. -- Scavenger Hunt Registration at Ram Stadium
10:00 a.m. Scavenger Hunt Begins at stage. Ends at 12:00
Post H-B-R Day Activity - NEW!
NEW THIS YEAR! INTERCALL WALK FOR VALLEYHAVEN !!
Thursday, May 8th - - 6:00 p.m. Intercall Walk for Valley Haven at Ram Stadium TrackJoin us May 3, 2008!
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to make a pledge or contribution.
For More Information Call (334) 756-2868 or 756-7801, or e-mail us at valleyhaven@charterinternet.com
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