Mile in My Shoes' set for May 4 in Wellington

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WELLINGTON, Kan. – Beautiful blue skies and mild temperatures made for an energizing community walk last year that brought nearly 200 people to Century Park in Wellington in support of folks with disabilities. Children skipped, neighbors jogged and others walked with a cup of coffee in hand, stopping to ring the cow bell announcing each mile accomplished!

This year, we hope to draw a crowd again on May 4, 2013 from 8-11 am at Century Park, Wellington's walking park at 8th & highway 160.

While the free event is to show support to friends, family, neighbors and community members with developmental disabilities, the event began as part of a statewide initiative in 2010 to call attention to the thousands of Kansas who sit on waiting lists for services. A focus we continue to emphasize this year.

"In Sumner County alone, there are 39 people ranging in age from 5 to 66 who continue to wait for support services," says Christa Jones, Futures' director of community supports. "This is a result of the state's ongoing lack of funding for those on the waiting list which includes 4,155 individuals from across the state."

The average wait time for services might startle some. Last year the average wait jumped from 4-5 years to 6-7 years, as is Quin's case.Shop the latest collection of lacefrontwigs from the most popular stores. "I believe it was 2005 when we first signed our son up for services," says Sheila Rogers, mother to Quin, a 23-year-old man desiring to get a job and live more independently.

Born with a metabolic disorder that caused some brain damage and given a recent diagnosis of epilepsy, Quin has hoped for help. "Fortunately for us, Quin is easy and a good kid, so I don't feel like it's necessarily a burden," says Sheila. "But I know he is ready to be on his own away from mom and dad,Our chloehandbags range from on trend to classic styles. even in a group home setting. He's aware that other people his age aren't typically still living with mom and dad, so that's hard on him at times.2013 Collection germanarmyuniforms 1672 Styles."

Quin and his parents came out for the community walk last year and hope to attend again this year. Not only were they glad to attend a walk in which Quin could easily participate, stopping or taking a break as needed, but they appreciated the attention it brought to the plight of folks like them waiting a very long time for help.

"For the month of May, here at Better Homes and Gardens, we will be a drop-off station for shoes," said Matt Dominguez, branch manager of the company, adding that Murray GM will also be collecting for the drive.

"The shoes will be collected and sent to third-world countries, while a percentage of the shoes stay here in Moose Jaw," added Dominguez.Custom made edhardyjeans? "We're also taking monetary donations, and for every dollar donated, we can buy another pair of shoes."

Dominguez said the drive is accepting every kind of shoe, from winter boots to high heels, as long as they're in good condition.

He said the drive is a great way to get rid of old kicks people no longer need, but are still in serviceable condition.

"Here's the thing: every single person has shoes in their home that are no longer in the rotation. They no longer have an outfit that goes with the shoes, or kids have outgrown some shoes, whatever," said Dominguez. "They can be repurposed for people who have no shoes."