3,500 Participants Raise $263,000 at Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism
On Saturday, June 14, 3,500 people gathered at Bishop's Gate Corporate Center in Mount Laurel, N.J. for the 7th annual Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism. The walkers, on more than 200 teams, raised $263,000. At the Walk's halfway point, walkers who endured a hot and humid day were happily soaked by the Mount Laurel Fire Department's fire engine.
The Walk festivities began when Autism Speaks' staffer Megan Mirzoeff performed the national anthem. Creatabilities, a dance troop from Today's Dance Center comprised of children with autism, gave a wonderful performance. Prior to the Walk, Budo Full Range Martial Arts led the participants in warm-up exercises. Media Sponsor SoJO 104.9's Christopher Knight served as the event's emcee, providing music and giveaways.
The Walk festivities began when Autism Speaks' staffer Megan Mirzoeff performed the national anthem. Creatabilities, a dance troop from Today's Dance Center comprised of children with autism, gave a wonderful performance. Prior to the Walk, Budo Full Range Martial Arts led the participants in warm-up exercises. Media Sponsor SoJO 104.9's Christopher Knight served as the event's emcee, providing music and giveaways.
Kids enjoyed being sprayed by a fire truck on a hot and humid June Walk day.
Highlights from the Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism
(YouTube video, ~2 minutes)
(YouTube video, ~2 minutes)
The event's inaugural resource fair showcased 32 organizations and companies, which offer services ranging from therapeutic horse back riding to speech therapy. Some of the resource fair participants included event sponsor Bancroft NeuroHealth, The Garden State Discovery Museum, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia – Autism Center, Beyond Balance and Center for Autism.
A number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism, especially National Sponsor Toys“R”Us, CSA Group, which staffed a water stop and Bancroft NeuroHealth and Holman Automotive, which fielded Walk teams. Other sponsors included TD BankNorth, Begley & Bookbinder, Fort Nassau Graphics, Contemporary Graphics, Oki Data and Archer & Greiner. Special thanks to returning Walk Chairs Francine Hogan and Hali Graeff for making the 7th annual Southern New Jersey Walk such a success.
Visit the Southern New Jersey Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a walk in your area.
A number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism, especially National Sponsor Toys“R”Us, CSA Group, which staffed a water stop and Bancroft NeuroHealth and Holman Automotive, which fielded Walk teams. Other sponsors included TD BankNorth, Begley & Bookbinder, Fort Nassau Graphics, Contemporary Graphics, Oki Data and Archer & Greiner. Special thanks to returning Walk Chairs Francine Hogan and Hali Graeff for making the 7th annual Southern New Jersey Walk such a success.
Visit the Southern New Jersey Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a walk in your area.
The 2008 Southern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Committee leads the crowd in a countdown to begin the Walk.
3,500 participants enjoyed the Walk in Mount Laurel, N.J.
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