Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently announced that Steve “Stevie” Tull of Seaford will serve as this year’s ambassador for the annual Walk With Me & 5K Run Delmarva event, set for 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at Baywood Greens, 32267 Clubhouse Way, Long Neck.

Stevie has been bringing smiles to the faces of staff and fellow participants at his Easterseals Adult Day program in Georgetown since 2007. The program not only gives him the opportunity to socialize with his peers and remain a part of his community, but also offers his parents a much-needed break from full-time caregiving.

“We have always been thankful for Easterseals. Stevie loves the day program. It adds so much to his quality of life to go there,” said Stevie’s dad, Steve. “Without the day program, we would have no respite. It would wear us down. It would change the quality of our lives as well.”

Along with attending Easterseals day program throughout the year, Stevie gets to enjoy a week of adventure every summer at Camp Fairlee. This year, he is looking forward to the Lost in Space theme, as well as soaring down the zip line, swimming in the accessible pool, riding a horse and experiencing independence away from his parents in a supportive environment. While Stevie is enjoying high-flying adventures, his parents look forward to going out to eat and taking a little trip, which is more challenging when Stevie is at home.

“He goes to Camp Fairlee every summer. He really enjoys being independent, away from Mom and Dad,” said Stevie’s mom, Terry. “He loves riding the zip line. Stevie is such a daredevil!”

Funds raised through Walk With Me help Easterseals provide critically needed services to families living with disabilities in the local community. Registration for this year’s Walk With Me event is available at walkwithme.org/delmarva. For more information, email development@esdel.org.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore is leading the way to an inclusive community through its innovative services, including children’s therapies, day programs for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, supported employment, senior services, recreational camping, respite services, and services for caregivers. To learn more about Easterseals, call 1-800-677-3800 or visit de.easterseals.com.