Why I Walk

Why I Walk – Connections

Written by Sarah Schneck, senior at Northeastern University and Chair of the 2012 Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kickoff.  

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Why I Walk - Mary Foley

Mary Foley is the Jacksonville Walk Chair.

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Why I Walk and How I Raise Money for Autism Speaks

Written by Dagny Power, mom to Thomas and member of the "Libertyville District 70" team

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Why I Walk by Nicole

Nicole is a sophomore at Carrolton School and the top team captain for Miami.  This year their team, Team Carrollton, has raised over $40,000.

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Why I Run - Kim N.

Here I go again, my second half marathon with Team Up for Autism Speaks in my hometown of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 15. I successfully completed the Disney Half Marathon in January 2010, my first endurance event. So why continue? One word…A... More...

Why I Walk - Andy Carfagna

Hi, my name is Andy Carfagna.  I am 17 years old and am the big brother of Danny who 15 years old. Life with my brother is very different than most other brother’s throughout the world. Danny has a severe case of Autism. Living with Dan... More...

Why I Walk - Jeremy Riesenberg

I walk for my son, Elijah, who was diagnosed with Autism in 2010 at the age of 2.

I walk for the sleepless nights in the early days of diagnosis, wondering what the future would hold.

I walk for the relentless commitment to the cause... More...

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