Community Involvement
2019
Autism Walk for 2019
This April was the 6th year Charlie and I were able participate in the Autism walk. It is a wonderful experience that allows us to support a group that helps many families. It was held at the Veterans Memorial Park, supported by different companies that were involved with booths, made donations, or donated prizes for the drawings at the end of the walk. I am glad to represent our company in such a worthy cause as Gem State continues to strive to support the people we serve by participating in these activities. ~Charlotte
2018
Curt Recla Moonlight Golf Tournament – Sept 2018
The Boise AdVenture program held the 21st annual Curt Recla Moonlight golf tournament at Warm Spring Golf Course on September 7th, 2018. Teams of 4 played a best ball tournament for 9 holes, then took a break to dinner. After dinner and after dusk, they broke out the glow-in-the-dark golf balls and players adorned themselves with neon glow sticks. Gem State Developmental Center was proud to sponsor one hole as part of the fundraiser for the adaptive recreation program, as well as having a team play to further contribute to the cause.
GSDC Clinical Director, Lori Jo Poole, Jose Valezquez, Leslie Jacobs and Mark Ciccarello had a great time for a great cause. Golfing in the dark with glow balls is definitely a challenge and we look forward to participating again!
Autism Walk – April 2018
This is the fifth year Charlie and I have participated in this event. I have a nephew with Autism and feel it is a program that is close to my heart and a worthy cause to support. I am proud to represent Gem State as it supports people with special needs and encourages staff to participate in the community by serving all we can. It was a cool morning that made the walk pleasant. There were many teams showing support for their family member with autism, and superheroes to encourage the walkers on their way, making it all the more enjoyable. There were booths giving away free products as they advertised their services. At the end of the walk there was a drawing for prizes. All in all it was a fun morning and a positive experience. ~Charlotte
This year the Run for Autism family fun walk was held at Julia Davis Park in Downtown Boise. It was great seeing all the children and adults with autism, alongside their families and providers supporting such a nice cause! They had multiple booths and vendors for people to browse and enjoy while waiting for the event to begin. The race couldn’t have been anymore blessed by gorgeous spring weather. While walking on the greenbelt in the warm sunshine, participants enjoyed walking alongside the Boise River, saying hello to the giraffes looking over the wall at the zoo and reading the many inspirational quotes that were alongside the walking path put there to support this wonderful event! ~Victoria
