Run to help those with special needs

Put on your trainers and get ready for the annual 5K Birch Family Run-Walk on Nov. 5.

Birch Family Services is inviting you to this family-friendly walk that celebrates the abilities of the 1,500 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities that are serviced through the many programs provided at Birch Family Services in New York City and surrounding areas.

The event brings together the community that is dedicated to supporting those with special needs. All ages and abilities are welcomed.

Sponsors include Pfizer, Jackson Lewis, Sterling Risk, and Juice Press, The New York Post, and New York Parenting.

New York City trainer Ngo Okafor is the special guest runner and will lead participants in warm-ups prior to the start.

At the end, awards will be presented to top teams and runners. All runners and supporters are invited to an after party at Jake’s Saloon, located at 2012 Ninth Ave. in West Chelsea.

Participants may register online or at the site the day of the event.

Birch Family Run-Walk, Nov. 5 from noon to 2 pm. Kick off is at Hudson River Park, Pier 64 at W. 24th Street.

Birch Family Services [104 W. 29th St. between Sixth and Seventh avenues in Korea Town, (212) 216–9780, (212) 616–1801; www.birchfamilyservices.org].

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