Our Story

This is how our wonderful program got started!

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Our Story
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This is how our wonderful program got started!

Mikey Rogoway, the first All Aboard participant

The Founders of All Aboard

All Aboard was founded by Gene and Marie Rogoway in 2002.

They started All Aboard for their son with down syndrome, Mike, and his friends. After Mike and his classmates finished the high school special education program, it became a struggle to find activities that they could participate in and ways to socialize with his friends. So, Mike was becoming more and more isolated and withdrawn.

When the local parks department art program was cancelled due to lack of funding, Gene and Marie set their sights to start All Aboard.

Now, many years later, with the assistance of volunteers and staff, All Aboard is blossoming and generating activities that provide a social and caring environment for adults living with developmental disabilities.

Activities for Adults with Disabilities - Mike and Marie Rogoway

Marie Weller (co-founder) and Mikey Rogoway (son of Marie), holding a picture of Eugene Allen Rogoway (co-founder)

Eugene Allen Rogoway

Eugene Allen Rogoway, longtime resident of Everett, WA, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 after a long illness. 

 

He was born September 20, 1943 in Vancouver, WA. Gene spent his youth growing up in Spokane, WA.


After graduating from high school, he began a career as a comedian and performed in clubs up and down the Pacific Coast. 

 

A true entrepreneur, Gene had various businesses, including a book store, produce stand, international shipping and comic book sales. 

 

Gene had an exceptionally persuasive manner and a charismatic personality. He enjoyed a good joke and never failed to have one tucked away to share with others.

Activities for Adults with Disabilities - Founder Gene Rogoway

Eugene Allen Rogoway (co-founder)