The 2022 Run for Woods: A Rainy Run to Remember

May 25, 2022

Consider 2022 a banner year for our annual Run for Woods 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run presented by Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships, which took place on May 7!

More than $257,000 was raised, which is the largest amount of funds Woods has ever raised for this event – thanks to our generous families and Langhorne community. We are also grateful for this year’s record number of more than 50 sponsors. This includes our presenting sponsor Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships.

We also had several Gold Sponsors, specifically Ally Financial, Ethos Group, Inc., Homestead Smart Health Plans, Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc., Parx Casino, and TD Bank. Our Silver sponsors were Audi of America, Conner Strong & Buckelew, Experian, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Razor Technology, Barry & Michelle Sharer, Synergy Pharmacy Services, and Volkswagen of America. A&K Industrial, Allies, Angelo’s Carpet One, Ardex Labs, CARFAX, Alice DeVoe and John Szabo, Future Scripts, Hyundai, Legacy Treatment Services, M&T Bank, PFMAM, Sailaja & Shankar Musunuri, Ricciardi Brothers/Benjamin Moore, Subaru of America, Top to Bottom Home Improvements LLC, Wawa Foundation, and Zimmerman Auto Body Supply were our Bronze sponsors.

The group ends with our Friendship sponsors Beth and Roger Angrick, Archway Programs, Bayada Home Health Care, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Boyle Construction, Woods Community at Brian’s House, Cars.com, Chubb, Cox Automotive, Crown Holdings, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Fenningham Demptster & Coval LLP, FRS Advisors, GM Financial, Harvest Moon, La La Lobster, Margolis Edelstein, Ridge Policy Group, Rob’s Automotive & Collision Center, Roscommon International, PRN Consultants, Scoles Systems, Tabor Children’s Services, Volkswagen Credit, and Weber Gallagher.

And while the weather was determined to rain on Woods’ parade during the event, our clients, staff and greater Langhorne community kept marching, walking, wheeling and running along. A beautiful ceremony kicked off the race, which saw Pa. State Sen. Tommy Tomlinson earn the Woods Services Humanitarian Award. Attendees also witnessed our resident Whit Park receive an award for being the highest individual fundraiser, a tribute to his mother who recently passed.

We are fortunate to be able to use the funds raised to further our mission in providing innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services. These services support our clients who have intellectual, developmental, and medical disabilities and acquired brain injury. We couldn’t do it without the help of the community around us, and for that, we say – THANK YOU!

To relive the May 7 event, enjoy this fantastic photo story from our friend Nancy Rokos at the Bucks County Courier Times. We’ve also included some photos below for your pleasure.

Until next year!

Run for Woods 5k And 1-Mile Fun Run in Langhorne Returns on May 7 to Raise $200,000 for Individuals with Disabilities

March 17, 2022

Sponsors Help Woods Services Near Fundraising Goal Finish Line

LANGHORNE, Pa. (March 17, 2022) – Woods Services in Langhorne, Pa., invites runners, walkers, and rollers of all abilities to participate in the 2022 Run for Woods 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run presented by Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The festivities kick off with an opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m., and the 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:10 a.m. The run/walk course winds through the campus of Woods Services, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, and through the Langhorne community. The registration fee is $45, and participants can register at RunForWoods.org.

Woods Services has already raised $140,000 of the $200,000 goal from sponsors and race fundraising teams. Funds will support Woods Services in its mission to provide innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services. These services support children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, behavioral, child welfare, and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

This is the 8^th annual Run for Woods. Events in 2020 and 2021 were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Again this year, a virtual option is available for $25 and includes a mailed shirt. For those participating in person, either as racers or spectators, masks will be required before and after the race. Masks will not be mandatory for racers while on the run, walk, and roll courses.

“We are immensely grateful to the running community, our sponsors and Bucks County neighbors, and our Woods families and friends for their ongoing support of the Woods Services Run for Woods,” said Tine Hansen-Turton, president and CEO of Woods Services. “Their participation helps Woods Services –a nonprofit, life cycle care management and advocacy organization –provide exceptional educational, vocational and recreational opportunities that enrich lives and increase independence. The event also builds awareness of Woods’ care approach, which addresses the whole person and their changing physical and behavioral health needs throughout their lifetimes.”

We will award monetary prizes to the first, second, and third place male and female finishers by age group. With the $45 registration fee, all participants will receive an official race t-shirt, race medal, and post-race snack bag. Participants, community members, and businesses are also invited to sponsor a Woods resident and their support staff member with a donation of $90. They are encouraged to share photos and videos with the Woods community and family and friends using #RunForWoods on social media. For more information, visit RunForWoods.org, where you can also view a Run for Woods video.

Woods Services thanks presenting sponsor Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships, and a long list of 2022 Woods Services Run for Woods sponsors, including:

Gold Sponsors: Ally; Ethos Group; Homestead Smart Health Plans; Johnson, Kendall & Johnson; Parx Casino; TD Bank
Silver Sponsors: Audi of America, Conner Strong & Buckelew; Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller; Razor Technology
Bronze Sponsors: A&K Industrial Corp.; Allies, Inc.; Angelo’s Carpet One Floor & Home; CARFAX; M&T Bank; Subaru; Top to Bottom Home Improvements; Zimmerman Auto Body Supplies Inc.
Friendship Sponsors: ARDEX; Bayada Senior Living Solutions; Bob’s Discount Furniture; Boyle Construction; Chubb; Cox Automotive; Crown Brand-Building Packaging; Enterprise Rent-a-Car; FRS Advisors; La La Lobster; Margolis Edelstein; Ridge Policy Group; Roscommon International; Tabor, A Family of Services; Weber Gallagher

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a nonprofit, life cycle care management and advocacy organization that, along with five affiliate organizations located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey – Allies, Inc., Archway Programs, Legacy Treatment Services, Tabor Services, and Woods Community at Brian’s House – provides innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services to more than 20,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, behavioral, child welfare, and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs. Founded in 1913 by Philadelphia schoolteacher Mollie Woods with two simple goals – to advance quality of life and standard of care for individuals with disabilities – Woods Services continues its mission today by helping children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential. Among the ways Woods does this is through its population health management strategy, which includes the integration of primary and specialty medical care with behavioral health in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information, visit woods.org.

Woods Services in Bucks County Invites You to Join the 2021 Virtual Run for Woods

March 16, 2021

Woods Services in Langhorne, Pa., invites runners, walkers and rollers of all abilities to participate in the 2021 Virtual Run for Woods 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run presented by Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships. A live broadcast stream at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1 will kick off the festivities and can be viewed at www.runforwoods.org. The event supports Woods Services programs that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury.

This is the second year the annual Run for Woods will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year’s event raised more than $147,000 from participants and sponsors and helped fund technology to assist virtual learning and therapeutics, as well as additions to the Woods campus to enhance recreational activities that provided fresh air and exercise while observing pandemic safety protocols. This year Woods Services aims to raise $200,000, and with the generous support from sponsors and race fundraising teams, is over halfway to its goal.

“We are grateful to the running community, our sponsors and Bucks County neighbors, and our Woods families and friends for their support of our 7^th annual Run for Woods,” said Tine Hansen-Turton, president and CEO of Woods Services. “Their participation assists us in providing exceptional educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities that enrich lives and increase independence, as well as raise awareness for Woods Services’ continuum of care, which focuses on integrated healthcare, prevention, wellness, education, behavioral health, social services, and housing.”

Interested Run for Woods participants can register at www.runforwoods.org. A $25 fee includes an official race t-shirt, which will be mailed in advance of the event for those who sign up by March 31. Participants, community members, and businesses are also invited to underwrite participation for a Woods resident and his/her support staff member with a donation of $90. They are encouraged to share photos and videos with the Woods community and family and friends using #R4W on social media.

Along with presenting sponsor Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships, the 2021 virtual Run for Woods is sponsored by Homestead Smart Health Plans, Johnson Kendall Johnson, Parx Casino, Conner Strong & Buckelew, Ethos Group, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Barry & Michelle Sharer, Allies, Colours Inc., The First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown, The Kimmelman Family, Synergy Pharmacy Services, Bayada Home Health care, Boyle Construction, cars.com, Crown Holdings, Epstein Becker & Green, Fenningham Dempster & Coval LLP, GM Financial, Ridge Policy Group, Rob’s Automotive & Collision Center, Roscommon International, Tabor Children’s Services, and Top to Bottom Home Improvements LLC.

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a nonprofit, multi-service population health management and advocacy organization that, along with five affiliate organizations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, provides innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health, and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, behavioral, child welfare, and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs. Founded in 1913 by Philadelphia schoolteacher Mollie Woods with two simple goals – to advance quality of life and standard of care for individuals with disabilities – Woods Services continues its mission today by helping children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential. Among the ways Woods does this is through its population health management strategy, which includes the integration of primary and specialty medical care with behavioral health in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information, visit woods.org.

The Virtual Run for Woods 2020

September 4, 2020

Text run4woods to 71777 or visit runforwoods.org

THE 6TH ANNUAL RUN FOR WOODS HAS GONE VIRTUAL!

This September, make a difference by raising funds and awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. Building on more than 100 years of experience, Woods is making transformational changes and investments to better meet the needs of the 675 individuals we serve.

Support this exciting transformation by joining us for our Virtual Run for Woods 2020, a unique take on what is our sixth annual fundraiser.

The current pandemic has changed our lives – our health, social lives, finances, and so much more. Masking up and staying distanced ensure our safety. To do our part while helping ensure Woods’ future, we have rescheduled the Run for Woods as a virtual event for Sept. 12.

What’s the purpose of the Virtual Run for Woods 2020?

The Virtual Run for Woods 2020 is all about being healthy, having fun, and accomplishing your own personal goals! It’s an event that you can run, walk, treadmill, or bike from any location you choose while supporting a great cause! Going virtual gives you the freedom to pursue your own route and the ability to be a part of something special.

What will the event on Sept. 12 look like?

Join us Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. as we kick off the run with a live broadcast of our Run for Woods from this site. Our stream will be a Zoom-style chat highlighting leaders and residents of Woods, runners and movers from their unique locations, sponsors, entertainment, and more!

What else is going on? What if I’m not able to join on Sept. 12?

This event on Sept. 12 simply kicks off a campaign that will last the entire month. Do your route on your own time and share it on our Strava club or submit a screenshot to liam.mckenna@woods.org. Don’t forget to post #runforwoods on social along with a selfie at your finish line.

We may not be able to be together for the run, but we can gather virtually and support people with challenges and disabilities.

Create or join a team.

Run your own text-to-donate campaign.

Let’s do this together but distanced on September 12 at 10 a.m. as we begin a special 6th annual Run for Woods.

How much does registration cost?

REGISTRATION IS FREE! Our virtual event is a fundraiser, so please donate what you can. Registering for the event provides you with the additional option of purchasing a $15 t-shirt. If you can’t participate, you have the option to simply make a donation.

Six ways to join us

Register for free and donate what you can @ https://app.mobilecause.com/form/0ke7GA?vid=aahk5. From there, you will be able to . . .
Create your fundraising page at https://app.mobilecause.com/join/woods/run4woods?vid=avu3b.
Create a team with your family friends!
RUN, WALK, ROLL, ROW, CYCLE, DANCE – Exercise however you choose, track it, and share it on social with a homemade sign that shows your support for the #runforwoods.
Join us as we host the Virtual Run for Woods 2020 ceremony on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. on this site!
Continue staying active and sharing throughout September! Join us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/woodschamps.

Your donation and raising awareness moves the lives of those with challenges and disabilities closer to their fullest potential!

On your mark. Get set. GO!

Get ready to have some healthy fun for a great cause at the virtual Run for Woods September 12, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Questions? Please contact Diana Martinelli at diana.martinelli@woods.org.

Award-Winning Run for Woods Set for May 6

April 20, 2017

Langhorne, PA— Woods Services will hold its third annual Run for Woods on Saturday, May 6, 2017, with Faulkner-Ciocca Dealerships once again serving as the Presenting Sponsor. In September, the Run for Woods was presented with three awards from the Best of Bucks contest sponsored by the Courier Times: Best Fundraiser, Best Outdoor Event and Best Family Event. Last year’s event drew more than 1,000 registrants and raised more than $205,000 for educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities for the more than 675 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are served by Woods Services. Families, friends and the local community are invited to participate alongside more than 200 individuals served by Woods by running, walking, or rolling in the 5K or 1 Mile Fun Walk.

The 5K is a flat and fast route that starts on the Woods campus and takes runners, walkers, and rollers through Langhorne Manor Borough and the Borough of Langhorne, both historic districts listed on the National Register. Participants will enjoy the beautiful tree-lined shaded streets of the Boroughs before returning to Woods for the final mile of the Run. Roads will be secured to ensure the safety of all 5K participants and those participating in the 1 Mile Fun Walk will remain on the Woods campus. An awards ceremony, picnic lunch, entertainment, and Fitness Fair will follow the 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk. Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Outback Steakhouse (both located on Tillman Drive in Bensalem) will be on site cooking up their signature dishes for race participants. Desserts will be provided by Corner Bakery Café.

Online registration will remain open at www.runforwoods.org until May 3. The cost is $40 per person and discount registration options are available for children 12 and under. Registrations will also be accepted the morning of the event for $45/person. This is a family-friendly event and all participants ages 7 and up will receive a t-shirt, medal, and an individual online fundraising page with the option to create a fundraising team.