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Jun 09, 2023
The Patch Highlights the KEEN Sports FestivalCelebrating 31 Years of Empowering Children with Disabilities |
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Jun 04, 2023
Fox 5 News spotlights the KEEN Sports Festival"I have seen KEEN do so much for my sister..." ...read more... |
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Dec 21, 2022
NBC 4 spotlights KEEN's 30th anniversary with heartwarming storyKEEN impacts athletes, families and volunteers ...read more... |
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Jul 21, 2022
Trevor Noah Gives Shout out to KEENThe Daily Show/ Comedy CentralTrevor Noah is KEEN on KEEN live on the Daily Show, Comedy Central. |
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Jun 12, 2022
ABC7 News Features 2022 KEEN Sports FestivalKEEN Sports Festival Celebrates 30 Years of activity ...read more... |
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Jun 12, 2022
WJLA 24/7 News Features the 2022 KEEN Sports FestivalIt's the 19th Annual KEEN Sports FestivalWatch highlights captured by WJLA. |
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Jun 12, 2022
NBC News 4 Spotlights the KEEN Sports FestivalWatch highlights captured by NBC 4. |
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Dec 01, 2021
Spring Valley Life Magazine Features KEEN GDCExecutive Director Beata Okulska highlights how KEEN GDC accepted the challenge created by COVID. |
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May 14, 2020
Virtual Prom for Teens and Young Adults with Special NeedsThe COVID-19 crisis has presented many challenges and even more so for those with disabilities.Fox 5 DC captured Bullis students giving promposals for 1st Virtual KEEN Prom. |
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May 14, 2020
KEEN Prom Proposal CoverageKEEN Greater DC-Baltimore hosts first ever Virtual Prom for teens and young adults with disabilities.NBC 4 captures Bullis student giving a promposal to KEEN athlete Dale. Watch it here. |
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Apr 27, 2020
KEEN at Home sessions for Kids with Special NeedsInterview with KEEN Board VP Barbara GutermanFox 5 spotlights our online programs. Watch here. |
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Jun 15, 2019
KEEN on Sports for All in Potomac600 turn out for KEEN Community annual Sports Festival.There was bouncing, jumping, running and ball games along with quieter activities ... at the KEEN Greater DC Sports Festival at Avenel Park. Read the full story |
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Jun 03, 2019
NBC 4 Today features the KEEN Sports FestivalNBC News 4 Today features the KEEN Sports Festival. Watch it here. |
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Jun 02, 2019
Fox 5 New Features the KEEN Sports FestivalFox 5 News captured a piece of the KEEN Sports Festival. Watch it here. |
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May 31, 2019
Volunteers Coach Youth With Disabilities in Sports, ExerciseLeon Harris names Karen Migdail one of Harris' HeroesWatch the clip here
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May 22, 2019
Joy, One-to-One at the Prom in PotomacSo many volunteers that KEEN Prom-goers had more than one date each!Read the article here. |
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Nov 09, 2018
A Model for a Caring, Inclusive Community in PotomacBullis honored with KEEN’s Distinguished Community Impact AwardKEEN Greater DC honors Bullis School at KEENFest. |
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Mar 22, 2018
Free fitness classes foster friendships for youth with disabilities in DC areaTo listen to the story about KEEN's impact on one individual's life, click |
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Dec 06, 2017
Children with Disabilities are KEEN on SportsIt can be difficult for children with disabilities and their families to find activities that they can enjoy. |
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Mar 22, 2017
KEEN on Staying FitArticle in the Potomac AlmanacVolunteers always welcome at recreational programs for young people with special needs. To view the story, |
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Mar 03, 2017
Local group helping people with disabilities exercise for freeWUSA9 Hilary Lane ...read more... |
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Feb 19, 2017
Kids with disabilities bowl for free with KEEN BaltimoreTo watch the story about KEEN's bowling program in Baltimore, click here. |
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Jan 24, 2017
KEEN Greater DC Celebrates 25 yearsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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May 28, 2015
KEEN Sports Festival Celebrates 23 Years of KEENMEDIA ADVISORY |
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Oct 05, 2014
Free program offers kids with developmental disabilities a chance to play sports, get activeROCKVILLE, Md. (WJLA) - Inside a Maryland gym, "athletes" are working with their "coaches" shooting hoops, or being propelled on a scooter. To view the story, ...read |
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Jun 01, 2014
KEEN DayTo view the article, click here. |
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Mar 14, 2013
KEEN Launches Sports programs in ViennaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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Oct 25, 2010
Get Out and Give Back: The KEEN CommunityThe bond between some KEEN volunteers goes beyond their time giving back to the community. To read the story about the marriage between KEEN volunteers Lesley Strauss and Mike McNamara, click ...read more... |
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Aug 09, 2010
Interview with KEEN Volunteer Hillary LernerTo watch the interview, click here. |
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Jun 24, 2010
KEEN Chosen for 2010-11 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater WashingtonDate: June 24, 2010 Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN Greater DC) Chosen KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) |
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May 29, 2010
KEEN Greater DC Celebrates 18 Years and 18 Programs at 9th Annual Sports FestivalFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Beth Wenger |
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Mar 18, 2010
KEEN Greater DC Expands in Northern VirginiaFor Immediate Release: Contact: Beth Wenger |
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Oct 22, 2009
KEENFest Raises Funds and Awareness For KEENFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Denise Brownlee |
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Jul 01, 2009
Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Joins KEEN Greater DCOlympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Joins KEEN Greater DC in Providing Exercise and Recreational Programs to Children and Young Adults with Disabilities (July 2009) Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Greater DC today |
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Sep 24, 2008
1st Down For Fitness and KEEN Team Up To Provide Fitness Activities For YouthTo read about KEEN Athletes and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, click here. |
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Jun 08, 2006
For KEEN Kids, a Chance to Play and AccomplishTo read the article on one of our first Sports Festivals, click here. |
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Jun 01, 2004
Everyone Wins!A wonderful article written by our own Beth Wenger. To read the article, click here. |
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Jan 01, 2000
Washingtonian Magazine Names Elliott Portnoy a "Washingtonian of the Year."Recognizing his work in founding KEEN, Washingtonian Magazine honored KEEN Founder, Elliott Portnoy, as Washingtonian of the year. To see the article, |
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Public Service AnnouncementEvery child likes to play, but not all kids can, not the way most kids do. Children with significant and profound disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, are often excluded from community activities due to the nature and severity ...read more |
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