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Join Us at LA Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
Join The Social Express team and 28,000 autism supporters at the LA Walk Now for Autism Speaks! We’re so excited to spend the day with at the Autism Speaks LA Walk Now event this Saturday, April 21 in Los Angeles.
LA Walk Now for Autism Speaks
This event for autism is a fun, family friendly event and 5K (3 mile) walk. The event raises funds to contribute to the vital research we need to help the families with children or other family members on the autism spectrum. Find out more about LA Walk Now for Autism Speaks by clicking here.
According to Autism Speaks,
Every 11 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has an autism spectrum disorder.
This is the 10-year anniversary of this popular, people-powered event. We’re a sponsor and have our own booth, like this one…only outside!
If you’re in Los Angeles, stop by and find us at The Social Express booth!
Autism Speaks asks us, “…Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community.”
We hope to meet you on April 21st! Stop by to say hello. We’ll share our pictures next week of the wonderful families we meet.
We’re working every day to improve the lives of kids with autism and their families. It’s going to be so inspiring to meet some of them!