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Ft. Lauderdale – Walk for Lives

Dear Walkers:

We are excited to have you join us at the Walk For Lives Fort Lauderdale THIS Saturday, July 11th.  This event is part of a National Walk, where a coordinated series of more than 100 family-led walks will bring increased attention to one of the country’s greatest public safety and health threats.

Vet Info Will be there representing the Veterans and Military. 

FREE Registration is still open so BRING A FRIEND.  Also, if you have lost a loved one to the opioid and fentanyl epidemic, please bring a photo of your loved one to carry with you during the walking portion of the event.

 

EVENT:     Walk for Lives Fort Lauderdale
DATE: Saturday, July 11, 2026  
HOURS: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm  
LOCATION: Samuel Delevoe Park  
      2520 NW 6th St, Ft. Lauderdale, 33311

 

We look forward to a memorable morning honoring the memory of those we have lost and providing education and awareness to our community.  Should you have any remaining questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via return email, or directly to Loretta Nido at (305) 215-4064 or Chris Cavallo at (954) 650-3288.

On behalf of the Walk for Lives Team of The Robin Foundation, we are so grateful to have you walking alongside us.

Broward County FL – Boccia 2026 Events

As a friendly reminder, we will have our next class of the Boccia Program tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Sunrise Civic Center Gymnasium, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. For your reference, attached are the program guidelines. The program guidelines will be displayed on site at the weekly program.

SEE FLYER FOR ADDITIONAL DATES PAST THE ONES LISTED.

To sign up for Boccia notifications, please visit:
https://www.remind.com/join/7h8hb6

Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and closed-toed shoes, preferably sneakers, and bring a bag with a water bottle and a towel.

If you are unable to attend class, please call 954-357-8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org.

 In the case of bad weather, we will communicate a rainy-day schedule plan ahead of class time.

Special Populations Guidelines

Pinellas County FL – Hero Fest

Pinellas County – Largest day honoring Veterans and 1st Responders.

Free Live Concert – CROSSFIRE CREEK

Please see flyer for more information.

Miami Dade – Victor Archery Program

Link to sign up and view calendar –
https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and locations may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

ARCHERY TOURNAMENT TUESDAY MARCH 3RD, 2026  10AM TO 12PM 

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.