May 1, 1999 - May 2, 1999 Celebrating NYSARC's 50th ANNIVERSARY

Laurel Run, an initiative to celebrate NYSARC's 50th anniversary, dreams and achievements of individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, began May 1st in eight counties throughout the state.

St. Lawrence County was a designated start county. All 58 NYSARC chapters participated in the statewide event which concluded on June 11, 1999 with a ceremony at the New York State Capitol.

Our Chapter-sponsored run began in Ogdensburg, NY on May 1st and concluded on May 2nd at the county line outside Gouverneur, NY. Over 300 individuals participated in our chapter run which covered a 100 mile route throughout St. Lawrence County.