YAI holds annual Central Park Challenge

Saturday, June 3, 2023
CENTRAL PARK, Manhattan (WABC) -- There was a day of fun in Central Park on Saturday - but it was all for a good cause.

YAI held its Central Park Challenge.
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The organization helps and celebrates people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

There was also a 3K walk, but also a festival with games and the Blue Man Group.

Eyewitness News Anchor Bill Ritter - who has been at the event every year since 1999, spoke about the scientific advancements made to help people with disabilities.
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"Amazing. Amazing the things that people can do now with a little science and a little technology," Ritter said.



YAI has held its Central Park Challenge since 1986.



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