When: 2pm, April 19
Where: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

ITNSarasota™, a community based non-profit agency providing dignified transportation for seniors and adults with visual impairment, is celebrating its “First Rides” with a community event on Monday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Chairing the event is Sophia LaRusso, an active community volunteer, past ITNSarasota board member, and former board chair of The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.


Many local celebrities will be attending the celebration as volunteer drivers. These celebrities include Judi Gallagher, ABC 7 Culinary Director and Celebrity Chef, Cliff Roles, radio show host of Talk of the Sun Coast, 1280 AM WTMY, Nora Patterson, Sarasota County Commissioner plus other local celebrity guests.


The “First Rides” event marks the start of continued mobility and independence for many residents who have already joined the ITNSarasota community. “We are so grateful for the extensive planning support and start-up funds provided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County,” says ITNSarasota Executive Director, Donna Dunio. “They helped us launch this exciting service locally, and a diversified base of community support will keep us growing.”


Individuals, businesses, community organizations, and volunteer drivers are invited to not only attend the “First Rides” event but to contribute to and participate in this dignified transportation option for seniors by contacting ITNSarasota at (941) 364-7530 or www.itnsarasota.org.

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