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Join Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence!<\/p>\n

The 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA)!<\/p>\n

This free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss. Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mount Ida campus, followed by activities for all ages!<\/p>\n

Event Timeline:
\n\u2013 Registration: 9:00 a.m.
\n\u2013 Walk Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.
\n\u2013 Post-Walk BBQ & Activities: 11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:
\n\u2013 Free BBQ & Popcorn
\n\u2013 Accessible Activities
\n\u2013 Assistive Technology Demonstrations
\n\u2013 Event Emcee: Sam Seavey, founder of The Blind Life
\n\u2013 And more!<\/p>\n

Learn More & Register Today: carroll.org\/walk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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