Inaugural Terre Haute Walk Now for Autism Raises $60,000
The Terre Haute Walk Now for Autism took place on Saturday, September 20 at Indiana State University's Memorial Stadium, raising $60,000. The 1,500 walkers followed a path in the shape of the state of Indiana that winds around the outside of the stadium, symbolically spreading autism awareness across the entire state.
Media Sponsor Mix 100.7 FM broadcast remotely from the Terre Haute Walk, which was ably emceed by deejay Bill Cain.
Media Sponsor Mix 100.7 FM broadcast remotely from the Terre Haute Walk, which was ably emceed by deejay Bill Cain.
Pre-Walk festivities included Terre Haute's Mayor, Duke Bennett, declaring September 20 as official Walk Now for Autism Day and the staff of Union Fitness Center leading participants in pre-Walk warm-ups. mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe, the mascot of Walk Now for Autism National Sponsor Toys”R”Us cut the ribbon to start the walk and Sparky the Dog, the mascot of the Terre Haute Fire Department, was on hand passing out Junior Firefighter hats and badges to young walkers.
Walkers from Bridges of Indiana team lead the 1,500 walkers through the balloon arch.
View highlights from the Terre Haute Walk
YouTube Video ~ 2 minutes
The resource fair showcased 15 booths, including Toys”R”Us, which prominently displayed its autism related sensory toy line, The Bridges of Indiana, Community Alliance and Services for Young Children, Together in Autism and The Terre Haute Children's Museum. A number of generous sponsors contributed to the success of the Terre Haute Walk Now for Autism, especially Bridges of Indiana, which served as a Silver Sponsor. Baesler's Market, Bemis Company and Duke Energy contributed as Community Investors. Special thanks to Walk Chairs Debbie Beard and Amy Walker for making the inaugural Terre Haute Walk such a success.
Visit the Terre Haute Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a Walk in your area.
Visit the Terre Haute Walk page or go to the Walk Now for Autism site to find a Walk in your area.
Cynthia Semrow talks with walk participants about advocacy issues at the Autism Votes booth.
Walk Co-Chairs, Amy Walker and Debbie Beard, speak to the crowd at the opening ceremonies.
Mayor Duke Bennett reads a proclamation at opening ceremonies.
William's Stars posing with Geoffrey prior to the walk.
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