4th Annual Blair County Walk Now for Autism Participation Up 54%
On Saturday, June 14, 1,000 people walked at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona, Penn. for the 4th annual Blair County Walk Now for Autism, representing a 54% growth in participation over last year's event. The walkers, on 76 teams, raised over $75,000 – a 22% increase over 2007. Special thanks to fourth-time Walk Chair Amanda Boland and first-time Walk Chair Charla Brumbaugh for making the Blair County Walk such a success.
Tim Cassidy, an employee of Corporate Visionary Sponsor New Pig, rallied the crowd prior to the Walkand joined the company's Walk team. In addition to New Pig, a number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Blair County Walk Now for Autism, including including national Walk Sponsor Toys“R”Us, Silver Sponsor Bonney Forge; Bronze Sponsors Stiffler McGraw & Associates and Skills of
Tim Cassidy, an employee of Corporate Visionary Sponsor New Pig, rallied the crowd prior to the Walkand joined the company's Walk team. In addition to New Pig, a number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Blair County Walk Now for Autism, including including national Walk Sponsor Toys“R”Us, Silver Sponsor Bonney Forge; Bronze Sponsors Stiffler McGraw & Associates and Skills of
The youngest walkers enjoyed riding in style at the Blair County Walk.
Highlights from the Blair County Walk Now for Autism
(YouTube video, ~2 minutes)
(YouTube video, ~2 minutes)
Central PA; and Community Investors Edgemate Inc., Concept Food Sales and Wenenture, Inc./ Wendy's. Thanks to Cesare Battisti for sponsoring the Walk and thirteen other companies that contributed as in-kind donors.
A resource fair showcased five organizations and companies, including the NHS Autism School, 5 Pillars 4 Freedom, Skills of Central PA, Camco Physical And Occupational Therapy and Children's Behavioral Health, Inc. The NHS Autism School assembled and staffed a Kids Sensory Corner, which all of the walkers enjoyed.
Visit the Blair County Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a walk in your area.
A resource fair showcased five organizations and companies, including the NHS Autism School, 5 Pillars 4 Freedom, Skills of Central PA, Camco Physical And Occupational Therapy and Children's Behavioral Health, Inc. The NHS Autism School assembled and staffed a Kids Sensory Corner, which all of the walkers enjoyed.
Visit the Blair County Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a walk in your area.
The Blair County Walk's largest team, Riley's Runners, boasted walkers of all ages.
Batman joined the walkers at Blair County Ballpark.
Children enjoyed hands-on activities at the resource fair.
Children and adults alike enjoyed the many Walk day activities.
Special thanks to National Walk Sponsor, Toys"R"Us.
Walk Co-Chairs Charla Brumbaugh and Amanda Boland joined Tim Cassidy from event New Pig on stage.
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