Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) has announced that their annual event Footsteps for Families Walk Over the Hudson is now officially open for registration. This year the event is taking place on Sunday, May 15th from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are encouraged to create a team and join in for family fun activities, live music, food trucks and more on the Highland side of the Walkway. The historic Walkway is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge and is surrounded on both the Poughkeepsie and Highland sides by restaurants, shops, trails and welcomes strollers and leashed dogs.
The Wohlgemuth family, of Wallkill, NY, stayed when twins Kelsey and Kylie were born prematurely at 28 weeks and spent 72 days in the NICU at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Today, Kelsey and Kylie are thriving 3 year olds and have been named the official Grand Marshals for Footsteps for Families. The adorable sisters will officially kick off the event from the top of the Walkway and lead the walk over the bridge. Their mom Kelly, has been an active participant in past events and sits on the Footsteps for Families event committee this year. “The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley was our home away from home when we needed it the most. The hot meals and warm bed was a welcome comfort while it felt like our world was falling down around us,” said Kelly. “We are honored that the girls are being recognized as Grand Marshals and we are looking forward to being a special part of this year’s event.”