Peoria, Ill. - Members of the Illinois Central College women's basketball team enjoyed volunteering at the annual EP!C Family Fun Night on Thursday evening.
The team ran the different stations at the Fun Night including the dunk tank, flamingo ring toss, bucket toss, inflatable light game, temporary tattoos, Connect Four, and other games. The highlight of the night was a scrimmage between the Cougars and the EP!C Bulldogs team, where the competitive juices and great plays were aplenty.
Volunteering were
Emily Dana,
Addy Engel,
Kamryn Heider,
A'Meah Lester,
Lily Luczkowiak,
Maziah Shelton,
Larissa Taylor,
Ellie VanMeenen,
Hannah West,
Kaitlin White,
Piper Whiteman, along with coaches Matt Long and
Karrie Redeker.
For over 70 years, EP!C has refused to accept a diagnosis as an identity and has been a leader in providing education, employment, residential, and clinical opportunities to people with disabilities. EP!C envisions a world where people with developmental disabilities are inspired, respected, engaged in their community, and empowered to achieve their personal best and where families, guardians, and advocates receive the knowledge, resources, and support they need.
For more photos from the event, visit the ICC Women's Basketball Facebook page.