New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism Doubles Attendance
The 6th annual New HampshireWalk Now for Autism took place Greeley Park in Nashua, N.H., on Sunday, Oct. 5. The Walk, held under rain free skies for the first time in two years, attracted 1,000 participants and raised more than $160,000, $30,000 more than in 2007.
Prior to the Walk, Kristine Musto sang a song she wrote for her brother AJ, who has autism. Local band Ski and the 99ers performed throughout the day. Walkers enjoyed pumpkin decorating and voting in a t-shirt contest. Participants also received gift cards for local restaurants and stores, and trinkets as they crossed the finish line. A number of local luminaries participated in the Walk including former N.H. congressman Jeb Bradley, Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and director of the Global Autism Project, and Miss New Hampshire, Brianne Silvi.
The event also included a resource fair which featured a lineup of seven local organizations and companies: MetDesk, Usborne Books, Maximum Potential, Arbonne International, CARD NE, Customize Your Life, and Roman Music Therapy Services.
Prior to the Walk, Kristine Musto sang a song she wrote for her brother AJ, who has autism. Local band Ski and the 99ers performed throughout the day. Walkers enjoyed pumpkin decorating and voting in a t-shirt contest. Participants also received gift cards for local restaurants and stores, and trinkets as they crossed the finish line. A number of local luminaries participated in the Walk including former N.H. congressman Jeb Bradley, Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and director of the Global Autism Project, and Miss New Hampshire, Brianne Silvi.
The event also included a resource fair which featured a lineup of seven local organizations and companies: MetDesk, Usborne Books, Maximum Potential, Arbonne International, CARD NE, Customize Your Life, and Roman Music Therapy Services.
Members of Cody's Crew and Team Logan walk through Greeley Park.
Highlights from the New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism
(YouTube video, ~1 minute)
(YouTube video, ~1 minute)
A number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the New Hampshire Walk, including Coca Cola, Arico Foods, Panera Bread, Trader Joe's, Hint and Bachman – which all provided food and refreshments for walkers. DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) had a van onsite with an ATM and a prize wheel that the kids could spin to win for prizes. Special thanks to Walk Chairs Susan Parker and Kristine McCarthy for making this Walk so successful.
Visit the New Hampshire Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism
site
to find a Walk in your area.
Stormtroopers were a hit at the Walk.
Walkers enjoyed rain free skies on Walk day!
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