PRESS RELEASE

Date: April 4, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Adam Jones, Community Relations Coordinator (513) 806-3941 cell

Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities

414 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

adam.jones@warrencountydd.org Board of disabilities

Community Egg Hunt for children with disabilities: a hoppin’ good time

(Lebanon, OH) -- The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) held its annual community egg hunt for children with disabilities on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Miracle League Field in Springboro.

As families arrived, they were warmly greeted by WCBDD staff members. Children entering the event were immediately dazzled by large prize tables that boasted nearly 200 different eyecatching prizes. While anxiously waiting for the egg hunt to begin, children were provided the opportunity to create sand art and decorate bunny masks.

1,500 eggs filled with toys, candy, and prize tickets sprinkled the Miracle League Field in a sea of rainbow colors. Children participating in the egg hunt were released by age group out onto the field to collect their eggs. In a matter of minutes, the field was completely bare.

Described as a “great event” and “so much fun,” the WCBDD community egg hunt was gratefully enjoyed by the over 100 children and their families in attendance.

In addition to providing a hoppin’ good time, each family was offered the chance to get their picture taken with a very friendly and very fluffy Easter Bunny.

“It was so exciting to be able to hold this event again this year after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic,” said Megan Manuel, WCBDD Superintendent. “It was great to be able to see the children and their families back out there smiling, collecting eggs, and having a fun time!”

The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and support to more than 2,000 individuals with disabilities and their families, through Early Intervention, Community Resources, Employment Services, Social, Recreational, Residential, Service Coordination, and other programs.