The Boardwalk Buddy Walk program has started a business called Uncle David’s Ice Cream, which will be staffed by people with Down syndrome. One of the business’ mobile carts was recently at the Charles Schwab location in Rehoboth. Shown are (l-r) employee Wilson Sharp, employee Malori Hitchens, employee Connor Watson and Charles Schwab branch leader Mark Engberg, who was giving the program a donation. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
With job coach Amy Blewitt and co-worker Malori Hitchens looking on, Wilson Sharp scoops some toppings onto the ice cream of John Yanowitz.
Malori Hitchens has the ice cream-scooping skills.
Connor Watson digs deep for a scoop.
Uncle David’s Ice Cream is named after David Samson, who served as the original inspiration for the Boardwalk Buddy Walk.
A small sampling of the ice cream and toppings offered by Uncle David’s Ice Cream.
The Boardwalk Buddy Walk program has started a business called Uncle David’s Ice Cream, which will be staffed by people with Down syndrome. One of the business’ mobile carts was recently at the Charles Schwab location in Rehoboth. Shown are (l-r) employee Wilson Sharp, employee Malori Hitchens, employee Connor Watson and Charles Schwab branch leader Mark Engberg, who was giving the program a donation. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
With job coach Amy Blewitt and co-worker Malori Hitchens looking on, Wilson Sharp scoops some toppings onto the ice cream of John Yanowitz.
Malori Hitchens has the ice cream-scooping skills.
Connor Watson digs deep for a scoop.
Uncle David’s Ice Cream is named after David Samson, who served as the original inspiration for the Boardwalk Buddy Walk.
A small sampling of the ice cream and toppings offered by Uncle David’s Ice Cream.
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Charles Schwab
19266 Coastal Highway, Unit 5
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States
Participants in the Boardwalk Buddy Walk program have started their own ice cream business called Uncle David’s Ice Cream.
To get the scoops of ice cream rolling, a small group of supporters gathered May 31 at Mark E. Engberg’s independent branch of Charles Schwab, located off Route 1 outside Rehoboth Beach.
The business is named after David Samson, who served as the original inspiration for the Boardwalk Buddy Walk, which was created in 2006. Samson, who died in 2018, is the brother-in-law and brother of Boardwalk Buddy Walk founders Dennis and Sharonlee Diehl.
Boardwalk Buddy Walk Executive Director Jim Watson said there had always been a plan to find or start a business that would be well suited for individuals with Down syndrome. Watson, whose son Connor is a participant, said the ice cream being used is from Hopkins Farm Creamery.
Dennis Diehl was in attendance at the inaugural scooping.
“It’s amazing to me,” he said. “Watching these guys work is great.”
For now, Watson said Uncle David’s Ice Cream has two mobile carts that can be used at a variety of locations, including schools, hospitals, assisted-living facilities and other spaces. The plan is to open a spot on Rehoboth Avenue in 2024, he said.
For more information on Uncle David’s Ice Cream, go to uncledavidsicecream.com, call 302-493-6001 or email info@uncledavidsicecream.com.
The Boardwalk Buddy Walk program has started a business called Uncle David’s Ice Cream, which will be staffed by people with Down syndrome. One of the business’ mobile carts was recently at the Charles Schwab location in Rehoboth. Shown are (l-r) employee Wilson Sharp, employee Malori Hitchens, employee Connor Watson and Charles Schwab branch leader Mark Engberg, who was giving the program a donation. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
With job coach Amy Blewitt and co-worker Malori Hitchens looking on, Wilson Sharp scoops some toppings onto the ice cream of John Yanowitz.
Malori Hitchens has the ice cream-scooping skills.
Connor Watson digs deep for a scoop.
Uncle David’s Ice Cream is named after David Samson, who served as the original inspiration for the Boardwalk Buddy Walk.
A small sampling of the ice cream and toppings offered by Uncle David’s Ice Cream.Event Details :
Charles Schwab
19266 Coastal Highway, Unit 5
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States
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