Why should I support Abilities United?

Founded in 1963 by 12 families whose children had intellectual disabilities, Abilities United (formerly C.A.R, Community Association for Rehabilitation), a not-for profit 501(c)3 organization, now serves a diverse group of individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area, who have developmental (autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, and intellectual disability) and physical disabilities or are at risk of developmental delay.  Abilities United offers people of all ages and abilities the educational, therapeutic,social, and vocational services they need to be as independent as possible. During our 50 year history, we have served over 65,000 people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

What is involved in being a team captain?

1. Follow the guidelines established in the team captain essentials.
2. Register to run, walk, roll and form your team.
3. After you register the team, recruit people to join your team and help them register.
4. Forward event information to them as needed.
5. Coordinate your team’s attendance and participation at the event.

What are the options for joining or promoting the inaugural Silicon Valley Thrive Day Run, Walk, Roll?

1. Form a team and encourage friends, family, and co-workers to join.
2. Email your friends, family, colleagues, and general community to donate to you.
3. Share our event page on social media
4. Encourage people you know to form a team.
5. Join an existing team if you can’t form your own team.
6. If you can’t run, walk, or roll join us at the event to cheer on the other participants.
7. Do you know someone who may sponsor this event?  Share the sponsor benefits information with them.
8. Do you know another organization that may want to partner with Abilities United on this event?  Share the event information with them.

How do I join an existing team?

1. Go to Find a person or a team and enter the name of the person or team you wish to join.
2. Click on the “Join” button and follow the registration instructions.

If you would like to run, walk, or roll but do not have a team to join, contact disabilitythrive@abilitiesunited.org or (650) 618-3326, and we will place you on a team.