Jessie Baker School will hold their 1st Annual “Walk In Our Shoes” 1.5 mile walk to raise funds for the purchase of equipment and programs to inspire an active lifestyle for Jessie Baker students on Saturday, April 28, 2012. 

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.  The walk will start at 11 a.m. and the event will conclude with closing ceremonies at 12 p.m.

The “Walk In Our Shoes” event, sponsored by PRIDE Industries, encourages both individuals and teams to participate.  Participants can also collect donations to help raise funds to build a rubberized playground and shade canopy for Jessie Baker School students.  The cost is $20 per walker and includes a t-shirt.  For teams with 25 walkers or more, the registration fee is $15 per person.  For more information about the “Walk in Our Shoes” event, contact jbpto1@gmail.com.  To donate to the walk or to register, visit http://walkinourshoes.eventbrite.com/?ref=ecount. 

About Jessie Baker School
Jessie Baker School serves approximately 158 students ages 3 to 22 with severe disabilities.  The school was the first public school in California of its kind.   The school provides programs in a variety of areas for students, including: music and movement; reading instruction; California mathematics and science instruction; healthy habits and vocational training.

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