Boston Red Sox Host Autism Awareness Night at Fenway Park
On Tuesday, August 24, 2009, the Boston Red Sox hosted Autism Speaks Awareness Night at Fenway Park. An enthusiastic group of top fundraisers and volunteer leaders were honored for their untiring efforts on behalf of Autism Speaks.
Kristopher Barbato, a young man with autism sang the national anthem to a cheering, sold-out crowd. Matt Wilson, the
Kristopher Barbato, a young man with autism sang the national anthem to a cheering, sold-out crowd. Matt Wilson, the
20-year-old Kristopher Barbato, who has autism, performed the national anthem.
father of a daughter with autism, threw out the ceremonial first pitch and five-year-old Andrew Roberts, who has autism, called to the teams to "play ball!"
Autism Speaks thanks the Red Sox organization, and particularly, pitcher Tim Wakefield, for their continuing support and public awareness efforts.
Autism Speaks thanks the Red Sox organization, and particularly, pitcher Tim Wakefield, for their continuing support and public awareness efforts.
Andrew Roberts with his parents Ken and Debra
Autism Speaks supporter Matt Wilson throws out the first pitch.
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