The Cider Run held on November 7, 2015 was a big success for Valley Educational Associates, Inc! We had donations from over 50 area businesses and registrations from over 130 participants! Wow. We aimed high as an agency, and we were able to surpass our event goals for the first year.
The amount of support was way more than we expected and we can only hope that it will grow in the years to come. We were excited to hear such positive feedback and can't wait to make some great changes for next year's event to be even better!
We sincerely want to thank everyone that participated in some way to make the event so successful - our volunteers, our donors, our registrants, and our community.
Thank you.
~ From all the staff and those who are supported at Valley Educational Assoc., Inc.
When: Saturday, November 3, 2018
Where: Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke, MA
Event Sign-In and Bib Pickup: 10:00am
Fun Run (kids 12 and under): 10:45am
5K Race/2 Mile Walk Start: 11:00am
VEA: Helping people with disabilities reach new heights!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
The Cider Run Is Almost Here!
We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Don't forget... the next big event is VEA's 5K Cider Run! Register by the end of the day this Thursday, Nov. 5th in order to participate in either the 5K run or the 2 mile walk. There will be a Fun Run for kids 12 and under, as well as awesome raffle prizes and apple cider.
Proceeds will directly benefit Valley Educational Associates and will help us continue to serve adults with developmental disabilities throughout the Pioneer Valley!
Register today!
Register here: https://eorcrunner1.wufoo.com/forms/1st-annual-vea-5k-cider-run-and-2-mile-walk/
Thursday, October 29, 2015
ONE WEEK LEFT
There is ONE WEEK remaining to register online for the 5K Cider Run! Click on this link to register at Accu-Spec Racing for the 5K run or the 2 mile walk.
The event will also feature a short Fun Run for children 12 and under, delicious apple cider, and some seriously tempting raffle prizes. Registration will close on November 5 at 11:59pm, so don't wait!
Check out our Facebook for more updates!
The event will also feature a short Fun Run for children 12 and under, delicious apple cider, and some seriously tempting raffle prizes. Registration will close on November 5 at 11:59pm, so don't wait!
Check out our Facebook for more updates!
Friday, October 23, 2015
TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Only TWO WEEKS remain until registration closes for the first annual VEA 5K Cider Run! Don't miss your chance to participate in either the 5K run, the 2 mile walk, or the Kids' Fun Run for children 12 and under. Register HERE at Accu-Spec Racing by midnight November 5th!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
New T-Shirt Deadline AND Links for Couch to 5K Programs!
Due to overwhelming support, we've extended our T-shirt deadline to Monday, October 12th. Register by midnight to guarantee yourself a FREE official VEA 5K Cider Run T-shirt when you register for the 5K run OR the 2 mile walk! Don't wait and don't miss out... this is your last chance!
If you aren't that into T-shirts, don't worry... registration for the run and the walk will remain open until November 5th, so you'll have plenty of time to register!
Visit our registration page at Accu-Spec Racing to register, and like our Facebook page for frequent updates on the event and all things VEA.
Running a 5K: Getting Ready!
Are you registered (or would like to register) for the 5K run, but aren't sure you can make it ONE kilometer, let alone five? Check out these links to help get you from lounging around on the couch to breezing through a 5K in one month. Use these last four and a half weeks until the Cider Run to get ready to go the distance!
Find a program that works for you below:
FroYo Run - Couch to 5K workout schedule
We Only Do This Once - How to Go From Couch to 5K in One Month
About.com - Train for a 5K in One Month
There are also several "Couch to 5K" apps available for smartphones in the Google Play store and the App Store. Check them out!
If you aren't that into T-shirts, don't worry... registration for the run and the walk will remain open until November 5th, so you'll have plenty of time to register!
Visit our registration page at Accu-Spec Racing to register, and like our Facebook page for frequent updates on the event and all things VEA.
Running a 5K: Getting Ready!
Are you registered (or would like to register) for the 5K run, but aren't sure you can make it ONE kilometer, let alone five? Check out these links to help get you from lounging around on the couch to breezing through a 5K in one month. Use these last four and a half weeks until the Cider Run to get ready to go the distance!
Find a program that works for you below:
FroYo Run - Couch to 5K workout schedule
We Only Do This Once - How to Go From Couch to 5K in One Month
About.com - Train for a 5K in One Month
There are also several "Couch to 5K" apps available for smartphones in the Google Play store and the App Store. Check them out!
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
T-shirt Deadline & Sponsor Shout-Out
T-Shirt Deadline:
The T-shirt deadline is almost here... only a day and a half left to guarantee yourself an official race day T-shirt from VEA's 5K Cider Run! Register here before October 1 and get yourself a shirt, whether you're running OR walking the course! Registration is capped at 250 participants, so don't wait!
Sponsor Shout-Out:
We'd like to once again thank all of our sponsors for their amazing generosity!
Without your support, we wouldn't be able to expand our horizons with great events like our 5K Cider Run, which will directly benefit the individuals we serve throughout the Pioneer Valley. By sponsoring this historic event, you're helping Valley Educational Associates continue to provide top-quality care and services to our clients!
Olympic Manufacturing Group - Gold Sponsor, $1,000
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Dr. Peter DaSilva - Bronze Sponsor, $300
THANK YOU!
The T-shirt deadline is almost here... only a day and a half left to guarantee yourself an official race day T-shirt from VEA's 5K Cider Run! Register here before October 1 and get yourself a shirt, whether you're running OR walking the course! Registration is capped at 250 participants, so don't wait!
Sponsor Shout-Out:
We'd like to once again thank all of our sponsors for their amazing generosity!
Without your support, we wouldn't be able to expand our horizons with great events like our 5K Cider Run, which will directly benefit the individuals we serve throughout the Pioneer Valley. By sponsoring this historic event, you're helping Valley Educational Associates continue to provide top-quality care and services to our clients!
Olympic Manufacturing Group - Gold Sponsor, $1,000
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Dr. Peter DaSilva - Bronze Sponsor, $300
THANK YOU!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Get Your T-Shirts!
The T-shirt deadline is almost here!
Register for the 5K run OR the 2 mile walk by this Thursday, October 1, to guarantee your FREE official Cider Run T-shirt. The event is capped at 250 participants, so don't miss out on getting a great memento of this fun and historic event!
Click here to visit our registration page and check out our Facebook page for news and updates!
Register for the 5K run OR the 2 mile walk by this Thursday, October 1, to guarantee your FREE official Cider Run T-shirt. The event is capped at 250 participants, so don't miss out on getting a great memento of this fun and historic event!
Click here to visit our registration page and check out our Facebook page for news and updates!
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Sponsor News
Sponsor News:
Dr. Peter DaSilva, Licensed Psychologist (413-222-7257), has joined the 5K Cider Run as a Bronze Sponsor! Thank you, Dr. DaSilva, for your generous support!
Olympic Manufacturing Group - Gold Sponsor, $1,000
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Dr. Peter DaSilva - Bronze Sponsor, $300
T-Shirt Deadline:
Remember that the deadline to receive a free T-shirt with your registration is swiftly approaching! Please register by Thursday, October 1 to get a shirt!
Dr. Peter DaSilva, Licensed Psychologist (413-222-7257), has joined the 5K Cider Run as a Bronze Sponsor! Thank you, Dr. DaSilva, for your generous support!
Olympic Manufacturing Group - Gold Sponsor, $1,000
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Dr. Peter DaSilva - Bronze Sponsor, $300
T-Shirt Deadline:
Remember that the deadline to receive a free T-shirt with your registration is swiftly approaching! Please register by Thursday, October 1 to get a shirt!
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Sponsor Shout-Out: Olympic Manufacturing Group
Sponsor News:
Joining the esteemed ranks of sponsors for the 5K Cider Run is Olympic Manufacturing Group, who has donated a whopping $1,000 to become a Gold Sponsor! Thank you, OMG, for your incredible support!
Olympic Manufacturing Group, based in Agawam, has been around since 1981. They have worked with Valley Educational Associates for over 20 years and remain one of our strongest business partners, providing work for our clients and supporting our mission.
Visit OMG at their website or their Facebook page and learn more about their company and the great products and services they provide!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Sponsor Shout-Outs (and T-shirt Deadline!)
Sponsor News:
All of us here at Valley Educational Associates would like to thank our corporate and private sponsors who have already donated to our 5K Cider Run! Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
A Reminder about T-Shirts:
Please note that we're swiftly approaching the deadline for participant T-shirts. Anyone who registers for the 5K race or the 2-mile walk by OCTOBER 1 is guaranteed an official VEA Cider Run T-shirt. That's only a few short weeks away and it will be here before you know it, so don't miss out! Register NOW at Accu-Spec Racing!
All of us here at Valley Educational Associates would like to thank our corporate and private sponsors who have already donated to our 5K Cider Run! Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
Health New England - Silver Sponsor, $500
Mr. Bradley Bedard - Bronze Sponsor, $300
Peerless Precision - Bronze Sponsor, $300
A Reminder about T-Shirts:
Please note that we're swiftly approaching the deadline for participant T-shirts. Anyone who registers for the 5K race or the 2-mile walk by OCTOBER 1 is guaranteed an official VEA Cider Run T-shirt. That's only a few short weeks away and it will be here before you know it, so don't miss out! Register NOW at Accu-Spec Racing!
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