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Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Walk Now for Autism to support Autism Speaks
The Walk date is set and the festivities are set to begin. Kick-Off events for both the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Florida walk events have been set. The Palm Beach kick-off luncheon will take place on Wednesday, December 3 from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport. The Treasure Coast kick-off cocktail party will take place on Thursday, November 13 at the Hutchinson Island Marriot from 5:30 – 7:30. To attend either kick-off event, please call 1-800-610-6227. The kick-off events are free of charge and open to all who would like to participate in the Palm Beach or Treasure Coast Walk Events.
Autism Society of the Treasure Coast
Is someone in your life affected by Autism? If so, please consider joining the Autism Society of the Treasure Coast. We are currently in the application process to become a chapter of the Autism Society of America and we need your support to help the organization grow. If you are looking for support, activities, information, education and networking for services, ASTC is the place for you. General meetings are usually held once a month with a topic speaker and support discussion. Please call 772-873-3367 to get involved.
ABOUT WALK NOW FOR AUTISM
Walk Now for Autismis a unique fundraising event which is powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum. The event creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 2 to 3 mile walk and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities; a true “one-stop-shop” for families affected by autism. This year Toys“R”Us will have a tented space serving as home base for Geoffrey the Giraffe. Attendees will also be able to stop by and sign their children up for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and pick up the “Ten Toys That Speak to Autism” handout, a list of toys that help build the skills of children with autism, created in collaboration with Autism Speaks.
Walk Now for Autism event is the signature fundraising event for Autism Speaks, raising more than $26 million last year, alone, to support autism research. These vital funds also raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. This year, over 70 walks will take place across the United States, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. To find a walk near you or for more information, please
visit www.walknowforautism.org
Disclaimer: All information on this site is of a general nature and is furnished for knowledge and understanding only.