Celebrate HDI’s 50th Anniversary at HDI’s 5K Run, Walk, Stroll! Register today to join us for fitness, food, fun, and friends on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Coldstream Park. Register for the Virtual 5K if you want to participate remotely at your location.
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of HDI at UK, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by hosting the HDI 5K Run, Walk, Stroll. Proceeds from the event will be used to help further our mission to promote the inclusion, independence, and contributions of people with disabilities and their families throughout the lifespan. We achieve our mission through education, research and evaluation, information sharing, leadership, and advocacy across Kentucky and the nation.
The Human Development Institute is Kentucky’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. We work on improving lifelong opportunities and services for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the community.
The address for the Coldstream Park is 1850 Pisacano Dr, Lexington, KY 40511.
View Coldstream Park on a map:
https://goo.gl/maps/HqrsgMKfAqZNa3qK6
You can also download the flyer.
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