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For Erin Brandenburg, the annual Meyer Foundation Walk & Roll for Disabilities is about family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt gives many people an opportunity to reach out and see this network of families and people who care about them,\u201d said Brandenburg, a member of the Munroe-Meyer Institute\u2019s recreational therapy staff. “It also creates opportunities to socialize and build a community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See a photo album of the event<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Meyer Foundation for Disabilities President Mary McHale speaks about the event to a member of the media. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

That community \u2013 including the entire Brandenburg family \u2013 was out in force March 5 for the Walk & Roll this year. Brandenburg was one of a record number of approximately 400 attendees for the Walk & Roll, which was celebrating its 19th<\/sup> year. Community organization and partners, as well as teams of walkers, gathered together for photos ahead of the walk. Longtime walk participants, such as the 501st<\/sup> Omaha Garrison in Star Wars costumes, were on hand, and children (and some adults) enjoyed face painting and balloon hats provided by clowns.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MMI’s Erin Brandenburg takes a photo for Team Justin, one of the fundraising teams that participated in the 19th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

MMI staff, including director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, were present to support the effort, which raises funds for adult recreational therapy programs at MMI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale estimated that the event raised $38,000 in funds, well over its goal of $35,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McHale credited the record number of participants to the welcoming, community nature of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe that as more and more people attend for the first time, they come back and bring more people once they realize what a fun event it is,\u201d she said. \u201cThe board of the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities always is grateful for our families who make the time to attend, who raise funds for the event and then show up to enjoy themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n z biIy<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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