Meet Our 2025 Walk Ambassadors

2025-10-13T07:40:17+00:00September 17, 2025|Campaigns, Event Updates|

Every great walk needs a few shining stars to lead the way, and this year’s Walk for Independence is no exception! We’re thrilled to introduce our four amazing Walk Ambassadors, each bringing their own energy, story, and inspiration to the day. From setting walking goals to cheering on fellow participants, they’re living proof that independence, health, and community go hand in hand. Get to know the faces behind the walk ...

Project Independence Partners With Orange County Community Foundation For Annual Empowering Possibilities Giving Day

2025-10-13T07:37:41+00:00May 20, 2025|Event Updates|

Project Independence joined nine other nonprofits on May 7 to cohost the annual Empowering Possibilities campaign, a Day of Giving to support neighbors with disabilities. Empowering Possibilities is a part of the i heart oc collaborative giving day initiative of the Orange County Community Foundation. The 24-hour online effort raised a total of $189,650 with 285 donors participating. A total of $13,650 was raised by Project Independence. “We were pleased ...

OC Marathon Water Station

2025-09-05T10:50:59+00:00November 10, 2021|Event Updates, Stories|

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped man our water station at the OC Marathon on November 7th! And thank you to or sponsors Union Bank (sponsored Project Independence’s water station at Castaway Park) and Team Rubicon and the OCMarathon!

Virgen’s View: Costa Mesa man, who is autistic, prepares to run his sixth OC Marathon

2025-09-05T10:17:09+00:00May 4, 2017|Event Updates, In the News|

From Daily Pilot byby Steve Virgen Contact Reporter. On most Saturdays, Marcell Bassett will ditch his running shoes and run on his bare feet. His toes crush into the sand. He prefers to train for the OC Marathon on the beach. He says the work helps with his posture and strengthens his stride. He wants to be ready, and he believes this will help. This applies to a marathon race, but it ...

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