The 3rd Annual North Shore Walk Now for Autism Speaks took place on Sunday, April 28th at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. Under the leadership of the Savitz Family (Spencer, Tyler, Amy and Stuart) over 2,500 walkers made up of 101 teams and 40 volunteers joined us for the 2.5 mile loop around the Garden. At days end, the North Shore Walk had raised over $208,000!
In 2008
The Tampa Walk Now for Autism Speaks held its 8th Annual Event on April 20 at Raymond James Stadium and is expected to raise more than $310,000! An amazing crowd of nearly 8,000 families and friends joined together to celebrate this incredible day for fundraising and awareness.
The Resource Fair provided fun and games for the kids and great information about community resources for parents and friends. More than 30 vendors attended this signature program of returning and new participants. A special display and activity by Art for
The sun was shining Saturday, April 20th at the Pasadena Rose Bowl as 40,000 people gathered for the 11th annual Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks. It was very inspiring to see so many come out after a very emotional week in our country in light of the recent bombings in Boston. With the help from our wonderful Production Team, our Walk Committee, the Pasadena Police, Fire Department
On Sunday, April 20, the Lehigh Valley came together to celebrate the 2013 Walk Now for Autism Speaks at the new location of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. Record crowds arrived for a chilly Walk start. Almost 400 teams have raised approximately $375,000 to date and still counting. Excitement was felt as the teams entered into the park.
Our success would have not been
The 8th annual North Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks occurred Saturday, April 13th at Windsor Town Green. It was an absolutely beautiful spring day with just over 1,500 attendees. To date, we have raised $77,533 but we won't stop till we get to our goal of $135,000 or above!
Our Walk Chair, Christine Lindstrand, along with her committee, really set this Walk
On Sunday, April 7, Miami celebrated the 2013 Walk Now for Autism Speaks at JC Bermudez Park, in the City of Doral. It was the most successful Walk to date with over 26,000 walkers and we raised over $650,000 and counting.
Our success would have not been possible without the leadership and vision of Manny Gaunaurd, Walk Chair, the support of Felipe Basulto, Corporate Chair and the dedication and
Milwaukee Walk Now for Autism Speaks Opening Ceremony Images of the Wisconsin Alpha Xi Delta Women announcing Walk Day totals to the community and the Bray Family cutting our Walk Now for Autism Speaks ribbon to kickoff Walk 2013.
After seeing first-hand the struggles Autism brings on children and families, I walk!
I have been an avid Autism Speaks supporter for five years. I fundraise year-round by gathering support for a fundraiser I started called Ridin’ Hawg Wild in Lexington NC. This all began in 2009 when I started researching ways to fund Autism research. Why you ask? My son, Sammy, was diagnosed with Autism at age four.
He has a huge support group full of family and friends. This group was more than willing to pull together to help any way possible. All of our proceeds from Ridin’
There came a day when I decided to walk,
I thought it would help my brother talk.
I heard my mom speaking and so I listened,
Would it be the cure, is it what's missin'.
It finally arrived, we gathered at the beach,
Is this the answer or is it far out of reach.
We walk all together, blue puzzle pieces everywhere,
In unity as one, even with Senator Chuck Schumer there
This journey we take is quite a long road,
I know this will help
On Friday, February 22nd, we held our annual Greater Boston Awards Night Dinner. This year we did it in style! With one of the most popular Awards Nights in the world only two days away, we held it in an Oscar Night fashion.
The evening began with performances by the Boston Higashi School Jazz Band directed by Mr. Ueno. Their performance was incredibly moving and a true
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