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Laredo group highlights adaptive-athlete programming, upcoming events and strong turnout for 'Night to Shine'
Summary
Committee members reported expanding adaptive-athlete divisions in local races, upcoming events at Hanes (March 9) and Buena Vista (April 11), and said the 'Night to Shine' event nearly reached 300 attendees; organizers called for broader outreach to underrepresented disability populations.
Speakers provided a run-through of upcoming community events and recent programming successes. Speaker 8 announced a partnership with AHAC on a genetics conference (save-the-date April 24) and said survey outreach will continue. "We'll continue working with Jamie in some events upcoming, for March and April," Speaker 8 said.
Speaker 7 described co-hosting an event at Hanes on March 9 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) with informational booths and family activities, encouraging members to recruit volunteers and table participants. The committee also discussed adaptive-athlete divisions in local races: Speaker 7 said adaptive athletes — including wheelchair participants and stroke survivors — took part in recent 5Ks and the group is adding adaptive divisions to additional events, including the Mud Fiesta and the Wellness Games on April 11 at Buena Vista sports complex.
Separately, Speaker 2 reported on the Night to Shine dance: "We were very close to 300 people," Speaker 2 said, thanking volunteers and noting the mayor attended. Organizers said they will share event video when ready and continue outreach to underserviced groups including people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people with visual impairments.
No formal votes recorded; discussion focused on outreach, coordination, and scheduling.
