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Author Archives: dlevine
Wheeling and walking
Named after the late Lu Huggins, a co-founder of Miles for Matheny, the Lu Huggins Wheelchair Walk is a 1.5 mile walk through downtown Peapack, NJ. Members of the community are invited to walk with Matheny students and patients in … Continue reading
Kids fun run
Everyone’s a winner in the Kids Fun Run at Miles for Matheny, which introduces children to running for a cause. The run is designed especially for the youngest racing enthusiasts. There are four short sprints: 50 yards for ages 3-4; … Continue reading
Miles of entertainment
Affinity Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, will again be the Entertainment Sponsor at Miles for Matheny, our fundraiser and community event being held Sunday, April 21, at Liberty Park in Peapack, NJ. Activities at Miles include the … Continue reading
What is habilitation?
Dr. Gary E. Eddey. By Gary E. Eddey, MD The term “habilitation” refers to an approach to healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities. It includes comprehensive medical, nursing, therapeutic and educational care, is designed for children and adults and … Continue reading
Start a team!
A great way to raise money to support Miles for Matheny, our annual fundraiser and community event, is to start a team for your school, church, book club, running club or friends and family. It’s a fun way to spend … Continue reading
Create a Miles webpage!
A great way to raise money for Miles for Matheny, our annual fundraiser and community event, is to create a personal webpage on the Miles for Matheny website. You can upload photos of you and your teammates, set fundraising and … Continue reading
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Wheeling and walking
The late Lu Huggins was concerned that Matheny students and patients “had no idea what life was like in the real world. And no one in the community ever saw them.” So in 1998, she helped create the first Miles … Continue reading
A teacher who ‘rocks’
Darlene Tammara, a teacher at the Matheny School, has been selected as one of the “Teachers Who Rock” by Greater Media radio stations WDHA 105.5FM and WMTR 1250AM. The stations annually recognize 24 outstanding teachers in New Jersey for their important contribution … Continue reading
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Filling the Bill
During the 11 years that he taught science at Morristown-Beard School in Morristown, NJ, Bill Lamson spent every Monday afternoon bringing a group of seven students to Matheny to help out with recreation therapy activities and to interact socially with … Continue reading