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'Trails Without Limits' Gets A Helping Hand With Veolia $25K Donation
The all-terrain trackchairs that give everyone an opportunity to explore the Westchester parks system are described as "life changing."
MOUNT KISCO, NY — A program that is making one of the best park systems in the country more accessible to more people, just got a substantial funding boost in the form of a large donation.
The Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF) received a $25,000 donation from Veolia North America for continued support of its "WPF Trails Without Limits" program.
The program, launched last spring, allows those living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements, or other mobility concerns the opportunity to explore Westchester County Parks in ways that were previously out of reach. Participants can sign up for a free 90-minute session to use a specially designed all-terrain trackchair to access trails in Westchester County Parks. The chair allows participants to navigate dirt trails, mud, sand and grass. The program rotates through various county parks from spring through late fall.
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"Since we launched the Trails Without Limits program last Spring, the demand to use the chairs by community members has been inspiring," Westchester Parks Foundation executive Director Joe Stout said. "We are thrilled that Veolia North America is joining us to help sustain the program and continue to bring our mission to life of making the parks accessible to all."
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The program will start up again in March through November 2024 and travel to parks throughout Westchester County.
"Our partnership with the Westchester Parks Foundation is very important to our organization. As a world leader in the environmental services industry, our support of the Trails Without Limits program aligns perfectly with our commitment to the community and the environment," Veolia’s Bill Madden said. "We think it is one of the most unique initiatives in the Hudson Valley that provides an important service to many of our customers."
More information on the program can be found here.
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