(January 2, 2023, JNS wire) On the morning of Thursday, December 29th, the weather was glorious, smiles abound, and inspiration was off the charts. ADI is Israel’s network of professional rehabilitation care for people exposed to and living with disabilities, and the 2nd annual ‘Race for Inclusion’ is a celebration of competence at all levels. is a festival of Building on considerable momentum from its first year, the 2.5K Fun Run brings together more than 400 of his North American gap year and college students to enhance care for ADI residents and special education students with severe disabilities. For which he raised over $17,000.
More than 400 North American gap year and college students hit the sidewalks of ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran to raise awareness of people with disabilities at ADI’s second annual Race for Inclusion on Thursday, December 29. I was.
Once the race began, 160 entrants from JNF-USA’s Alternative Winter Break led the herd along a fully accessible track surrounding the famous 40-acre rehabilitation village of ADI Negev Nahalat Elan. Followed closely behind many of ADI’s international and national service volunteers, including Mechinat Ruach HaNegev, Torah Tech, Tiferet, Yeshivat Ashreinu, Machon Maayan, Amudim, Aish Gesher Women, Midreshet AMIT, and many others who have studied at Israeli yeshbots and seminaries. followed by gap year students. Dozens of his ADI residents and special education students met a multitude of runners at the finish line and completed the race together in a spirit of inclusion, camaraderie and acceptance.
Runners of all ages, backgrounds and ability levels will reach the finish line together in ADI’s second annual Race for Inclusion on Thursday, December 29th.
“Discussions on disability inclusion, equity and access are essential, but dialogue alone cannot be relied upon to inspire future leaders to foster social change. We have developed an event that allows you to live and breathe true inclusion in a way that inspires you to bring your .
“At the starting line, these young altruists see the event as just another race and hope to make great strides to empower others. It all comes into focus as you cross the finish line with people who are in need and experience the next level of joy while singing and dancing with ADI residents and special education students with severe disabilities. There is a realization that celebrating competence at all levels will improve our collective lives and make us stronger as a society, and these newly minted agents of change will strive for true inclusion. We promise to do our part to bring about a new normal.
On Thursday, December 29, students from JNF-USA’s Alternative Winter Break, Mechinat Ruach HaNegev, Torah Tech, and Yeshivat Ashreinu met with ADI residents and special education students at ADI’s second annual Race for Inclusion. dance and sing together.
At the end of the race, all runners gather in the village’s accessible amphitheater for all participants to enjoy delicious food, live music, inspirational speeches by ADI leadership and a medal ceremony for the top three finishers. A joyous celebration was held, in which you can participate. Fort, Florida He’s from Lauderdale and now Johns He’s studying at Hopkins University He’s a participant in the JNF-USA Alternative Winter Break I’ve never attended an event like this before,” he said.
“It was definitely a surprise to win a medal, but even more so because of how the inclusive atmosphere of the event made me feel,” Hadad explained. “When I danced and sang with my fellow ADI residents, I felt really happy. I was overjoyed that they were receiving so much love that they were always smiling.It was an eye opener for me.”
Analog Devices North America Development Director Ellie Klein (left) and Analog Devices Marketing, Development and Special Projects Coordinator Dov Haas (second from left) with top three Shai Margolis and Ben・Awarding medals to El Haddad and Shai Eichler. His ADI’s second annual “Race for Inclusion” on Thursday, December 29th.
Yakira Kolish, ADI Jerusalem intern and one of dozens of Tri-State residents who attended the event, raised funds for ADI through a “race for inclusion” because it struck a personal chord He said he has strong feelings about it.
“It is incredibly rewarding to volunteer each week at ADI and experience first-hand how love comes from giving. When I heard that it would help me secure equipment that would improve my Hearing someone close to me become dependent on medical equipment made me appreciate the value of modern medical technology and the warm, uplifting and healing environment that prevails at the ADI Center. became.”
At ADI’s 2nd Annual Race for Inclusion on Thursday, December 29, Alternative Winter Breaks from JNF-USA, Tipheret, Mashon Maayan, Amudim, Aish Gesher Women, and Midreshet AMIT students will participate in the ADI dance and sing with residents and special education students.
“Having been part of the ADI family for several months, we knew this event was going to be extraordinary, but the enthusiasm of the hundreds of students who attended took it to the next level. Yet the ultimate highlight for me was the hug I received from a young resident after I crossed the finish line. It strengthened for a reason.”
