The city of Kennesaw and Life Rolls On Foundation, Atlanta Chapter, will host their annual Inclusive Wheelchair Motocross Clinic in October.
Titled “They Will Skate Again,” this fourth annual event is designed for athletes of all abilities and ages.
The event will return from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 to Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw.
“We are excited to partner with Life Rolls On to provide the life-changing and skills-enhancing “They Will Skate Again” event to the Kennesaw community and beyond,” said Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Director Steven Roberts.
“This is a great event to showcase Kennesaw’s inclusive skatepark,” Roberts added.
Founded in 2001 by world champion quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer, LRO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury and beyond.
Supporting sponsors include Wellspect and the Jason Mraz Foundation.
Adaptive skaters are encouraged to bring a helmet, knee/elbow pads and their fastest wheels.
Breakfast snacks, lunch and water will be served to registered athletes and volunteers.
While this event is free, athletes and volunteers are required to register at: liferollson.org/atlanta.
Information: kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation or call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at 770-422-9714
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