More About the Houston

• A Guide to Walk Day & Quiet Zone

  Sometimes the environment at an Autism Speaks Walk can become overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities. All of our Walks allow access to a quiet space that can be used as a safe outlet if you or your loved one living with autism becomes overwhelmed. We recommend finding the quiet area of your Walk when you arrive and share its location with your team for ease of access later on in the day should it be needed.

• Committee

  Autism Speaks Walks rely on volunteers to assist in many capacities through serving on a Walk committee. Committee volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to: team and participant recruitment and fundraising mentors, corporate sponsorship outreach, Walk media outreach, school outreach and more. You can recruit your friends, family and coworkers to become a part of the Walk committee! To learn more, reach out to your local Autism Speaks Walk staff member, Kaitlin Hart at 713-724-5092 or HoustonWalk@AutismSpeaks.org.

• Team Village

  If your team raises $2,500 or more two weeks prior to Walk Day, your team will receive access to the Autism Speaks Walk Team Village. There are a variety of benefits that come with having access to the Team Village: breakfast items, tickets for the day of raffle and a team sign to carry while you walk and more!
  
  If your team raises $3,500 or more two weeks prior to Walk Day, your team will receive a reserved table in the Autism Speaks Walk Team Village. There are a variety of benefits that come with having access to the Team Village: breakfast items, tickets for the day of raffle and a team sign to carry while you walk and more!
  
  If your team raises $5,000 or more two weeks prior to Walk Day, your team will receive a reserved tent in the Autism Speaks Walk Team Village. There are a variety of benefits that come with having a tent in the Team Village: breakfast items, tickets for the day of raffle, a team sign to carry while you walk and the opportunity to decorate your team tent to represent why you Walk! Autism Speaks will even provide you with a starter kit!

• The Grand Club

  What is the Grand Club?

  The Grand Club recognizes fundraisers for Autism Speaks Walk who raise at least $1000 or more prior to or at Walk day.

  Grand Club members receive special benefits that may include:

  • Names listed on Walk website
  • Commemorative Grand Club Pin
  • Special recognition at Walk and Awards Reception
  • And many more benefits!
  • Add your name to the list!

  View the Grand Club

• Volunteer

  The success of Autism Speaks Walk depends on the dedication and support of its volunteers. Volunteers assist in many capacities - checking in participants, providing encouragement at water stops and cleaning up after the event which in turn reduces event costs and drives more funds directly to the mission. You can recruit friends, family and coworkers to form a volunteer team!

  Volunteer as a Team

  Recruit your friends, family and coworkers to form a volunteer team. We'll do our best to assign you to the same area so you can spend the day together. Please remind each member of your team to register online so that we know how many people to plan for. Include your team name in the available field and we will know you are together.

  Volunteer as an Individual

  Make new friends as you play an integral role in making your city's Autism Speaks Walk event a success.

  You can also volunteer before the Walk. Select this option toward the bottom of the form. We will put you in touch with the Event Chairperson so they can help you get more involved.

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