04/23/2026
Wow! We had a wonderful time on April 22 with our friends and community partners from the 5 Strong Foundation and Recreation Unlimited at RU’s campus near Ashley in Delaware County!
Our friends Lilli, Raven, Jon, Kyle, Red, Thomas, Brandon, and Darren participated in many activities, including archery, fishing, boating, volleyball, and music. They even enjoyed lunch around a campfire.
Thanks to our outstanding MARCA Industries direct support professionals Wally, Heather, and Amy for transporting our friends to Recreation Unlimited and making sure they enjoyed a fun and safe day.
And thank you to our friends and community partners at Recreation Unlimited and the 5 Strong Foundation for their support!
The 5 Strong Foundation was founded in 2015 by five individuals who believe wholeheartedly in the need “to bring the thrill and camaraderie of athletics to the developmentally disabled community” in Ohio.
5 Strong officials said that during past decade, the organization “has become a beacon of opportunity for individuals who don’t always get to participate in sport and recreation.”
5 Strong has sponsored more than 30 camps and activities – like the one on April 22 at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley – and raised more than $500,000 to help more than 2,000 athletes “experience the joy of competition.”
For information about the 5 Strong Foundation, go to its website https://5strong.org. Like and follow the 5 Strong Foundation on Facebook.
Recreation Unlimited was founded in 1958 to serve the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Annually, more than 6,500 people visit the campus near Ashley to participate in summer residential, summer day, and year-round respite weekend camps.
For information about Recreation Unlimited, go to its website htps://recreationunlimited.org. Like and follow Recreation Unlimited on Facebook.
