Expedition: Bridge to Inclusion 2024

In celebration of Disability Pride Month this July, get ready for the urban adventure of the summer! Register your team today for Expedition: Bridget to Inclusion, which will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024

Embark on an inclusive experience for people of all abilities with Expedition: Bridge to Inclusion! This urban challenge, designed for teams of 3-10 people, will take you through the greater Portland Metro area, offering a thrilling combination that’s part scavenger hunt, strategic twists, and exploration.

Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey that keeps you guessing until the end. All while providing the opportunity to connect with your community like never before. Culminating in a live celebration event where the winners are announced at the end. Together, we will explore the Portland Metro area in a way that's not only fun but also meaningful. 

Let's make a lasting impact by knocking down barriers, funding disability support services, and celebrating the spirit of inclusion! Join the Expedition: Bridge to Inclusion and celebrate Disability Pride Month, unity, and the joy of breaking barriers together.

We're creating an unforgettable experience. Join us on this daring journey, and let's make a lasting impact by knocking down barriers, funding disability support services, and celebrating the spirit of inclusion. Limited funding won't hold us back—we're turning challenges into opportunities!

Challenge Info:

• Expedition: Bridge to Inclusion starts at Clackamas Town Center and ends at the Mittleman Jewish Center in SW Portland.
• Between the two locations, explorers will compete in up to 10 disability awareness challenges. 
• Explorers must be 14 years or older to participate.
• Get in the spirit and compete in costume; there will be an award for the best-dressed team.
• Teams are 3-5 people and can be registered together for a discount or individually for $50 per person.
• The event must be completed in 3 hours, and the course will close at 4 pm.

All Explorers Registration Includes:

• Event Shirt
• Event Medal
• Access to Aid Stations along the Course
• Entry to Expedition Summit Celebration (Dinner & Awards)

Dress to Impress - Explorers are encouraged to get into the spirit and compete in costume as a team. An award will be given to the best-dressed team.

Team Registration - $225 per team

• Build your team of 3-5 people
• Participate in 10 challenges
  ~ Challenges are organized by local businesses and nonprofits supporting disability awareness.
• Raise Awareness
  ~ Challenges are meant to raise awareness around disability awareness, advocacy, services, and inclusion!!
• Choose a team captain
  ~ The Team Captain will begin your registration and receive a code for the rest of the team to register. 
• Awards for top teams!
• Explorers must be 14 years or older to participate.
• Join in the fun at the Expedition Summit Celebration.
• Sponsorships may be available - please contact our team by May 31st. 

Individual Registration - $50 per individual

• Register online
• Be matched with a team
• Participate in 10 challenges
  ~ Challenges are organized by local businesses and nonprofits supporting disability awareness.
•  Explorers must be 14 years or older to participate.
• Join in the fun at the Expedition Summit Celebration.
• Sponsorships may be available - please contact our team by May 31st. 

Expedition Summit Celebration - Free to Registered Explorers - $35 per individual guest

• After-party celebration - included in Explorer registration
• Guests can register at $35 per individual
• Includes:
  ~ buffet dinner, 
  ~ auction and raffle, 
  ~ acts by local performers,
  ~ disability advocate speaker,
  ~ and a way to make an impact.

About Us

ALSO is a leading disability support provider serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) across nine urban, rural, and frontier counties. Committed to our mission of promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities, we offer comprehensive support in their homes, workplaces, and local surroundings. Recognized as one of Oregon's top nonprofits, ALSO supports over 250 individuals with IDD and employs approximately 350 passionate individuals known as ALSO Advocates.  Check out ALSO’s services at alsoweb.org. 

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