The annual Sharyn Rowen Memorial Walk was held in Stanthorpe last week.
The event has been organised by Southern Downs Employment Service for the past three years as part of Disability Action Week.
They are a disability employment service provider that assists locals in the Granite Belt community.
The walk is held in honour of Sharyn Rowen who was a tireless advocate for people with disabilities until ultimately succumbing to multiple sclerosis and leukaemia.
She was responsible for organising the first Disability Action Week in the community.
In attendance were Stanthorpe Lions Club and St Joseph’s School who both regularly support the event. Whistle Stop Heritage and Community Gardens also helped out by providing the area for morning tea.
Manager of Southern Downs Employment Service Alan Jones organised the event this year and said it was an important tradition in the Stanthorpe community.
“It’s a big deal because there’s a big network of people in this area who have disabilities and support people with disabilities and we want to make sure everyone is included in the community,” he said.
“It’s been going since 1995 and my organisation has always been involved.
“It’s run in conjunction with Granite Belt Support Services, Community Development Services and Endeavour Learning and Lifestyle.”
The Sharyn Rowen Memorial Walk will return next year.
